Mallorca is a picturesque nature, clean white sand beaches, a wide range of entertainment and colorful activities for every taste, as well as delicious local cuisine. In addition, the island has many places with amazing natural and man-made attractions, which will be interesting to see every traveler who wants to diversify his beach vacation.
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A fascinating route through the most beautiful places of Majorca.
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The first point of your journey will be the old manor house La Granja. The excursion will give you the opportunity to get acquainted with the estate of aristocrats, known since Roman times. For all time of its existence the mansion was owned by Romans, Arabs, Catalan count, monks and only in XV century it passed into private ownership.
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The mansion acquired its present form in the XIII century, and a few centuries later the property was extended and a large household was formed here. Today you can admire traditional tools, numerous artifacts, the master’s house and the beautiful, lush, fragrant garden around the mansion.
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The next point on your itinerary will be the ancient town of Valldemossa. Here you will find narrow cobbled streets decorated with flower pots. The town is a favorite of the creative professions – painters, sculptors, poets and writers come here year after year in search of inspiration.
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Inquisitive tourists like to visit the summer palace of King Sancho, Cartesian monastery, art galleries, and, of course, visit souvenir shops.
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Also during the tour around Valldemossa from your guide you will certainly hear about the love story of the famous composer Frederic Chopin and his beloved French writer George Sand, who lived in this beautiful town for some time.
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Next, you will have a tour to the cape Sa Foradada. Here you can admire one of the most beautiful places not only in Mallorca, Europe, but also in the whole world. Cape Sa Foradada, as if descended from a tourist postcard, its views mesmerize even the most experienced travelers who have traveled all continents. Here you can stand for hours and just look at the sea, breathing in the salty air, thinking about something intimate.
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One of the main attractions here is the through hole in the rock, which attracts tourists and photographers from all over the world.
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The next point on your itinerary will be a tour of Son Marroig Manor, the country house-museum of Archduke Luis Salvador, which is located near Cape Sa Foradada.
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He is one of the most famous foreigners to have ever lived in Mallorca. Luis Salvador visited the island for the first time in his twenties and immediately fell in love with its northwestern coastline, which was already famous for its beauty.
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In 1866, the Archduke bought up large tracts of land, together with the beautiful L’Estaca estate where he lived with his beloved. The estate is now owned by Hollywood movie star Michael Douglas.
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Today in Son Marroig there is a museum where you can look at books, photos, paintings of Luis Salvador. You can also stroll through the gardens surrounding the house. There is a stunning rotunda made of snow-white Carrara marble, which offers an unrivaled view that once captivated the Archduke.
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The final point of the trip will be the northernmost part of Majorca, its most picturesque and symbolic place – Cape Formentor. Tourists book excursions here to enjoy the incredible beauty of landscapes woven from the vast sea and dense forests.
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It is also home to one of the most popular beaches in Mallorca. It attracts tourists with its history, the opportunity to enjoy the pristine beauty, harmony with nature. The water here is very calm due to the fact that the coast is separated from the sea by an island and a cape.