Majorca is the largest island of Spain and lies in the middle of the Mediterranean sea. The actual name Majorca derives from the Latin for Larger Island. Majorca is divided up into fifty three different municipalities and since tourism accounts for eighty percent of the annual income in Majorca, it gives this island an abundant amount of things which tourists can jump right into. Whether you like shopping or relaxing, Majorca has it all on one island.

If you are not really into site seeing holidays then there is also Magaluf, one of the biggest resorts in the municipality of Calvià, situated right next to Palma. If you manage to drag yourself out of bed after clubbing, Magaluf also has two water parks, a variety of water sports including diving and jet skiing, and the mighty Black lizard island so named as it has a large number of black lizards on it. Majorca is an island located off the eastern coast of Spain. Majorca is the largest island of Spain and is located in the Mediterranean Sea. The name Majorca comes from the Latin name for larger island, or insula maior. This island is an extremely popular tourist destination, with glorious beaches and stunning mountain ranges.

The island suffered a violent history and was often conquered by various empires. In addition to being the capital of the island, Palma is also capital to the Spanish region of the Balearic Islands.

The culture of the island is a very artistic and social one. The island has a bit of a party feel with all the activities going on. Dishes that are typical of Majorca are ensaïmadas, arros brut and sobrassada. Variations of ensaïmadas include pumpkin, sweet cream, chocolate or covered with apricot.

Transportation Links
Majorca has an international airport located near Palma. The island often has direct flights to many major cities in Europe. Additionally, the Palma de Mallorca Airport has numerous flights that travel to Barcelona and Valencia. The island has a public bus service and a train line which runs across the island. Additionally, there are inter-island flights and ferries that operate throughout Majorca.

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