DK Travel : Mallorca

Known variously as the “Golden Isle”, the “Wooded Isle” and the “Tranquil Isle”, Mallorca is all of these, despite its decades-long dependence on mass tourism. The island is laden with history and sights, from its castles and enchanted gardens to caves and spectacular mountains. The eastern and southern coasts still sport some of the cleanest, most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, and the city of Palma is more attractive, culturally alive and fun than ever.

Mallorca (or Majorca) gets its name from the ancient Roman name for the island, Balearis Major, meaning the “biggest Balearic”

Bishop Campins

The driving force behind the renewal of the monastery at Lluc as a pilgrimage site.
Black Cat

The cover charge here will get you in not only to dance and check everybody out, but also to be regaled with a stage show that generally features both drag acts and male “exotic dancers”.
Blah Blah, Port de Pollença

This tiny bar is full of quirky character, with stone and glass tables, animal print chairs, ink drawings on the walls and a clock looking down from the ceiling.
Blauet, Cala Figuera

A shop that imports jewellery and decorative objects, with an emphasis on North Africa.
Blessing of the Crops

The blessing takes place at the Santuari de Nostra Senyora de Cura, near Algaida. It possibly dates from the time of Ramon Llull, who founded the original hermitage in the 13th century.
Blue Willi’s, Port de Sóller

Shop here to kit yourself out with nautical-preppy chic that’s easy to wear and launder.
Boating

You can hire sail boats or motor boats for yourself, or sign on for a full-day or sunset cruise, many of which also feature water-skiing and other activities, and buffet lunches. They are the only way to explore some of the island’s more inaccessible – and therefore virtually private – coves.
Bon Lloc

A fusion of the Mediterranean and Asia at Palma’s best vegetarian restaurant.
Botanicactus

Europe’s largest botanical garden has an amazing 12,000 cacti to admire, including a 300-year-old giant from Arizona. There are also the Balearics’ largest navigable lake, palms and bamboo groves. Mallorcan flora is showcased through olives, pomegranates, almonds, pines, oranges, carobs and cypresses.
Brodats Mallorquins, Banyalbufar

Local handmade embroidered items are the speciality, such as tablecloths, baby booties, crocheted doilies and T-shirts.

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