One of the most recognisable landmarks on the island (which is even recognisable on the final approach before landing!) is the magnificent 14th Century Gothic Cathedral at nearby Palma. For a quieter holiday you may be better off heading to the North Coast of the island to Alcudia. Some parts of the town date back to around 1300, but for many people, they don’t realise that it was the Greeks...

On the Balearic Islands there are plenty of sites to visit, with places to visit and things to do for the entire family. There are many gorgeous beaches that you can visit. Minorca has the Son Bou beech which stretches out approximately over 3 kilometres! Some of its beaches are cut off and more secluded as they don’t have road access, Cala Turqueta is a great spot to go, but...

The islands lie east of mainland Spain the main islands of the autonomous community are Minorca (Menorca), Eivissa (Ibiza), Majorca (Mallorca) and Formentera. Among the minor islands is Cabrera, which is the location of the Parc Nacional de l’Arxipèlag de Cabrera which is a national park that includes the whole of the Cabrera Archipelago. With a total population of about 100,000 Majorca is the most populated at about 80 percent of...

It’s holiday season and if you’re one of the many millions going to Spain this summer, then have a read below of five interesting facts about one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe.  We’re sure some will surprise you! 1) Spain is home to one of the most bizarre events known to man – The world’s largest tomato fight: La Tomatina. This messy event is held in Valencia. 2)...