The Archipelago of the Balearic Islands is composed with the islands of Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
Surface of the archipel 5,014 km2
Population 675,355 hab.
Main city Palma de Majorca
main city for tourism Ibiza
average temperatures
Winter : 14° Spring : 22°
Summer : 29,8° Automn : 20,5°
Balearic's tourism office :
Plaça de la Reina, 2 - 07012 Palma (Majorque)
Principal festivals:
First of all :
clubbing all year long in Ibiza !
Processó of els Tres Fakes in Ciutadella
(Menorca) This festival recalls the entry of Alphonse III to the head
of his victorious troops of the Moslems who occupied the island and
were driven out by it on January 17, 1287 (January) San Antonio Abad
is celebrated in several localities of the Balearic Islands with Manacor
(Majorca) in particular where the Saint traverses the city surrounded
of demons while the night illuminates large fires (mid-January) The
Saint Jean (San Joan) In Ciudadela (Menorca). It is primarily the festival
of the horse minorquin and its capped riders of a bicornuate black and
vêtus of a sober frock coat which gets busy to control their mountings
exitées by crowd. This impassioned cavalcade proceeds in the
streets of the city papered of sand and shells hazel nuts (of June 23-25)
The Festivals of Jaume Saint take place with Menorca and Majorca.
Traditional processions which join together many riders which traverse
the streets of the cities, covered costume typical (on July 25).
Weather in Balearic islands : The Balearic Islands have a climate of the Mediterranean type, with some variations in the weather according to the areas with generally, hot summers and soft winters.
Apartments for rent in Ibiza, Balearic Islands. Our central of reservations proposes 7 apartments studios in San Antonio on the island of Ibiza. The customers have of a large swimming pool and a garden. They can have their meal in the restaurant of the residence.
More information on Ibiza tourist site
To find a hotel or a villa Majorca accommodation will help you in your search.
Go to Menorca holidays if you are in search of peaceful place.
Lastly, for search of the last hippies the tourist site formentera will give you some informations.
In addition, it exists of course other destinations
for holidays : Then spend your holidays in Corsica or you will appreciate all the charm of a mountain in the sea.
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