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Mallorca, [a] or Majorca, [b] [2] [3] is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983. [4]
Following James's conquest, Majorca became part of the Crown of Aragon; it later was annexed to the Monarchy of Spain. A cross at the sea entrance to the marina marks the spot where King James landed. Every September a grand fiesta is held to commemorate the landing with a mock battle between the Moors and Christians on the beach. The two-week ...
The mountain range also host the deepest cave of Majorca, the Cova de sa Campana at -358 meters, and the deepest underground lake at -334 meters. [ 3 ] The climate in the Tramuntana Range is significantly wetter than the rest of the island, recording as much as 1507 mm (59.3 inches) of precipitation per year, in comparison with some other parts ...
Cala Millor is a town located on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca. It consists of a small bay in the municipalities of Son Servera and Sant Llorenç des Cardassar . Overlooked by Mt. Na Penyal to the west.
Es Pontàs ("the big bridge" in the Catalan language) is a natural arch made from limestone in the southeastern part of the island of Mallorca in Spain. The arch is located on the coastline between the Cala Santanyí and Cala Llombards in the municipality of Santanyí, and is approximately 20 metres (66 ft) in height.
Calvià (Balearic Catalan:) is a municipality on the island of Majorca, part of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. [2] It is located in the southwestern part of the island of Majorca, between the Serra de Tramuntana and the Serra de Na Burguesa. The municipal seat is the town of Calvià Vila. [3]