Balearic Islands Tourist Information
Tourist Information for Balearic Islands Spain
Balearic Islands Tourist Information
The four Balearic islands lie off the south east coast from mainland Spain. The Balearic Islands consist of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Thousands of holiday makers visit the Balearics all year round to enjoy some of the best beaches, sights, and nightlife in Europe. The Mediterranean Sea surrounds the Balearic Islands, and from the mainland you can catch a ferry from either Denia, Valencia, Tarragona, or Barcelona.
Some of Europes best nightclubs are in Ibiza; Cafe del Mar, Es Paradis, Amnesia, Manumission, Cream, and Space to name a few. There are no dress codes in the bars and clubs, people generally dress up, and the more outrageous outfits often get in free. Ibiza Island has over 50 beaches stretching 18km. Sailing and Scuba Diving is plentiful there are many schools throughout the island. There is a huge amount for Gay people in Ibiza from several gay hotels, gay bars, gay nightclubs, gay cafes, even gay booze cruises. There are tonnes of sporting activities from abseiling, bungee jumping, deep sea fishing, yoga, scuba diving, horse riding, parascending, and much more. There are two very good golf courses, and two very fun water parks. Please click on Ibiza Tourist Information for more details.
Menorca (also known as Minorca) is a great family and couples holiday. Allot of Menorca is a biosphere reserve and protected by world heritage UNESCO so there is plenty of natural beauty including pine forests, traditional Spanish fishing villages, grazing cattle, all overlooking the cobalt Mediterranean sea. There is tones to do in Menorca from visiting the museums, markets, and historical sights. To exploring the beaches, to taking an island tour, to playing golf, riding horses, scuba diving, sailing and much more. The local cuisine is very good, the fresh fish brought in that day from the fisherman is to die for, and the ambience in the laid back Spanish bars and Restaurants is something that you only get on a good holiday. There are around 100 beaches in 216km of coastline in Menorca each with something for everyone. Please click on Menorca Tourist Information for more details.
Formentera Tourist Information
The main attraction to Formentera island is its tranquility and the fact it is completely unspoilt. Formentera is a quiet island with no airport, to get to Formentera you simply catch a boat which only takes 30 minutes from Ibiza. If you enjoy nudist holidays with a touch of hiking, walking, painting, or photography, then Formentera is your heaven. 99% of the picturesque beaches in Formentera are nudist friendly. You can visit the sand dunes, caves, lakes, windmills, view points, light houses, towers, and markets to name but a few. Espalmador island is just 150m from Formentera (3km long by 1km wide) there are many beaches with fine golden sand, no facilities or accommodation, great for a day trip from Formentera. Please click on Formentera Tourist Information for more details.
Mallorca (also known as Majorca) is the largest of the Balearic Islands has a population of just under 1,000,000. Tourism is the main industry, with about 11,000,000 visitors a year. The capital is Palma de Mallorca, with a third of the population living there. With a mild climate in the winter, hot summers, beautiful scenery, beaches and great hotels, you can see why it is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. To the northwest of the island is the Tramontana mountain range, giving rise to high cliffs, contrasting with the central plains and sandy beaches on the rest of Mallorca island. The tourist is well catered for with a variety of quality hotels, standard, basic hotels, through to hostels and camp sites. Similarly with food, all tastes are catered for, with luxury restaurants and fast food chains, international cuisine or local specialities, there is something for everyone on Mallorca.
Balearic Island Facts:
Balearic Islands - Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera
Currency - Euro € (Euro)
Language - Spanish (Castilian)
Country - Spain (in Spanish Espana)
Time zone - GMT +1 (1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time)
Country dialing code - +34 (remember to drop the zero)
Religion - Roman Catholic
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