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The Balearics are
a group of relatively small islands situated in the
Mediterranean sea off the east coast of Spain. There are four
main islands in all,
Majorca,
Ibiza,
Menorca and
Formentera. Each island
has its own individual characteristics. The landscape is different
on each island and there are cultural and climatic variations.
Majorca is the largest island followed by Ibiza, Menorca and
Formentera. The Balearic Islands have a history dating back to
the earliest civilizations and pre historic remains have been found,
notably in Menorca which houses some of the most important early
remains in the Mediterranean. Some of the original inhabitants
include the Romans, Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians
and the Byzantines.
Today the islands
are amongst the favourite Mediterranean holiday destinations.
The most popular holiday island by far is Majorca. The
popularity of Majorca can be gauged by the amount of visitors who
return year after year. Ibiza has gained a reputation as the
island for nightlife lovers while Menorca has become established as
the place for families with young children. Apart from
Formentera which is accessible by ferry from Ibiza, each island has
its own airport. Use the link buttons on the left to find
information on the towns villages and resorts for each island. |
