Even those who've often been in this country and who like a good idea it knows, usually do not take into account the simple fact that the Iberian peninsula in Europe - this is not the whole of Spain.She has other territory.
Island Spain
Located in the Mediterranean Balearic Islands - an autonomous territory in Spain.The largest island in the archipelago of Majorca has long been a center of attraction for tourists from all over the world.This is due to several reasons, and especially climate.In the Balearic Islands luxurious, evergreen tropical nature and the rich heritage of the European Middle Ages, most of which are well preserved and successfully survived to this day.
When to Go to Majorca?
secret of the popularity of this Mediterranean island is explained by a set of natural and historical factors.Beach vacation highest level successfully combined here with the possibility to join the historical and cultural heritage of the distinctive province of Spain, part of which is the island of Mallorca.Weather for months if there is different, it is not so much that the island had lost the appeal.Simply there is no month of the year, which would not have to plan a visit to the Balearic Islands.Even given the fact that the beach season lasts from April to October, we must not forget that it is - Spain.Mallorca, where the weather remains quite comfortable even in the winter months, the island territories of the country, and it is good at any time.And are familiar with its cultural and historical heritage in this season of the year is even better.
to Mallorca to rest in the "high season"
Traditional notions of "high" and "low" of the tourist season in the Balearic Islands, there are, but they are expressed here are not as noticeable as on the continent.This is typical of many Mediterranean islands, and their number is Mallorca.The weather here is so different months so that you can choose according to your taste the most appropriate temperature.In the summer months the island is quite hot, the average temperature is close to a thirty mark.At the same time we call this the temperature can not be exhausting.It has long been observed that the same temperature quite differently perceived by the person in the depths of the continent and on the coast.Tropical humid climate of the western Mediterranean makes this a very comfortable temperature for a man accustomed to the climate of the middle band.Weather in Mallorca in June and the other summer months - just perfect for a beach holiday.The water is heated to 25 degrees Celsius.
Mallorca spring
Already in early spring temperature on the island is heated to 20 degrees plus.At this time the tropical nature of the Balearic Islands is gradually waking up after the winter vacation and experiencing a period of riotous bloom.Mallorca is literally buried in flowers.And it deserves to be seen at least once.Especially as the weather in Mallorca in April to the beginning of quite a full beach season.This period of the year is characterized by the fact that the beaches, hotels and restaurants are not yet very crowded.The main stream of tourists coming to the Balearic Islands in the summer months.And with their arrival, and prices are rising in all companies service infrastructure.This is clearly seen in the late spring, as the weather in Mallorca in May is already really old.
Velvet season
This period lasts in the Balearic Islands for about two months from mid-September to early November.It is the velvet season should pay attention to weather-sensitive people.The average temperature at this time is reduced by about five degrees, but the weather in October in Mallorca continues to be comfortable, especially for those who heat is contraindicated for medical reasons.Among other things, the Indian summer on the beaches of the island is becoming much less hustle and bustle of a considerable part of tourists returning to their places of habitat.Appropriately it decreases as the level of price vouchers, and living expenses.Balearic Islands in this period is particularly beautiful and evergreen nature acquires features characteristic of the autumn expression.Among other things, visitors at this time expect an abundance of tropical fruits at the lowest price.Many of those who were lucky enough to visit these shores, note that summer here lasts much longer than on the continent.Indeed, the weather in Mallorca in September, almost indistinguishable from the summer.The border between seasons you can spend very conditional.
Some climatic features
Tourists who buy vouchers to popular beach resorts can not but be interested in the question of how frequent precipitation in the area where they will be right.But an interesting feature of the climate and a significant positive moment a beach holiday on the Balearic Islands is the fact that the rainy days are rare.Only slightly more than in a nearby African desert Sahara.Of course, precipitation happen here, but they occur mostly in the form of short-term torrential rains.That no matter how unexpected raid, just as suddenly and end.An hour later, the sky is usually clear and the sun shines again.Such climatic features of the island of Majorca.The weather months are quite stable, and the level of precipitation is approximately the same.Most days are sunny and the beach holiday is nothing to prevent.
What to see in Majorca
total length of the coastline of the island more than five hundred kilometers.There are an abundance of long beaches with fine sand, coastal cliffs, large and small coves and bays.But the highest level beach vacation - this is not the only thing that is known for Mallorca.Weather varies by month here not so much as on the continent, and it did not preclude exploring the historic and natural attractions of the island.Even during the so-called "low season."Low it is mainly at a price for the services of tourist infrastructure.The unique expressive island gives a unique combination of vibrant tropical nature with the historical architectural heritage.Much well-preserved since the Middle Ages and the times of the Moorish period of Spanish history, but in Mallorca and monuments have survived the times of the Roman Empire.A characteristic part of the landscape of the island are the terraced hillsides overgrown by lush gardens and vineyards.It is not difficult to guess that Mallorca, among other things, famous for its wine-making and more.To try and assess how it can be in the capital and in small villages in the hinterland.Very good option for traveling around the island are two railway lines connecting the capital of Majorca with two other cities.Both routes pass through the scenic and traditionally used for sightseeing.
capital of the island, but most of the historical and architectural attractions are concentrated in the capital city of Palma de Mallorca.This is a pretty big city with more than thousand-year history.It is given special emphasis such outstanding examples of Gothic architecture as the cathedral of La Seu, founded in 1229, and the palace of Palau del Almudaina - the traditional residence of the local monarchical dynasties.In architecture, the Palm can be seen tracks like Aragon and Moorish influences.The entire central part of the city cathedral has retained its original historical layout in the Moorish style.Of particular note is the church located Santa Eulalia is one of the oldest places of worship not only on the island of Majorca, but also in the whole south of Spain.One day for exploring the historic center of the capital of the island is most often not enough.
How to get to the island
In the midst of the "high" season in Palma de Mallorca can be reached by scheduled plane from Sheremetyevo.In the other seasons of the year on the island are only performed charter flights from that airport.Therefore we have to get a transplant in Barcelona or Madrid.Flights in and out of a number of other cities in the European continent.But the island can be reached by water transport.Regular communication with the port of Palma de Mallorca is from Barcelona, Valencia, Menorca and Ibiza.
