Balearic Islands Top Things To See & Do
• Visit Palma (website: www.palmademallorca.es), the capital of Mallorca, a charming city beautifully situated on the Bay of Palma. The golden sandstone cathedral is a masterpiece while the 14th-century Castle of Bellver, overlooking the town, is also remarkable.
• Hunt down Mallorca's best scenery, which lies amid the Serra de Tramuntana. Take the antique tourist train from Palma to Sóller. A tram takes visitors the short distance to the port and coastal resort of Port de Sóller.
• Make a pilgrimage to beautiful Valldemossa and visit the monastery where the composer Frederic Chopin spent the winter of 1838-9 with his mistress, George Sand, who later published a famous account of the disastrous visit.
• Explore Menorca's atmospheric former capital Ciudadella visiting its cathedral, elegant palacios and medieval churches. The shopping is good here too. At the other end of the island, Mahón, the capital, is also well worth a visit.
• Take in at least one of Menorca's famous prehistoric formations from the Talayot civilisation of the 2nd millennium BC. One of the most important stone sites is the Talatí de Dalt.
• Discover Ibiza Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site with a medieval fortress, and Dalt Vila (Upper Town) full of narrow, cobbled streets, pretty squares and hippy-chic shopping.
• Beach lovers: Pose in your best swimsuit at Las Salinas on Ibiza, find a deserted strand on Formentera, or the perfect little cove, such as Cala en Turqueta or Cala Macarella, on Menorca.
• Find out why Mallorca is famous for its caves, particularly the extraordinary Cuevas (Coves) del Drac (Dragon's Cave) where the visit climaxes with a unforgettable concert on an underground lake (website: www.cuevasdrach.com).
• Go yachting. The Balearic Islands are an arrival point for many Mediterranean yacht cruises and the crystal waters around these islands are perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
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