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Palma, the capital of the Balearics and home
to multicultural people is situated southeast of Europe, in
the central part of the western Mediterranean basin, a beautiful
place called Majorca. Palma, standing on the southern tip
of the island, rules as an autonomous government of the Balearic
Islands. Legends say that Moors constructed Palma in the style
of a “Casbah” or “walled city” and
its roots are still visible, although obscured by the high-rise
hotels that have cropped up.
Filled with architectural cathedrals and
Mazes of narrow alleys and cobble-stoned streets, Old Palma
has been one of the chief ports in the Mediterranean. Besides
this, it is a bustling city with massive tourist industry
with its major seaports.
Palma attracts the largest number of visitors of any place
in the Balearics. The islanders call Palma simply Ciutat ("City"),
and it is the largest of the Balearic ports, its bay is often
clogged with yachts. Arrival by sea is the most impressive,
with the skyline characterized by Bellver Castle and the bulk
of the cathedrals.
This beautiful and friendly city has some
of the most impressive cultural attractions off mainland Spain.
Such attractions include the historical buildings such as
the stunning cathedral that overlooks the old town and the
remains of Moorish buildings from over 1000 years ago. The
natural harbor in Palma is sheltered from any rare bad weather
and is a wonderful sight to see at sunset. Cultural attractions
in Palma include the city's many galleries, theatres, and
museums that chronicle the city's long and interesting history.
Traveling to Palma can be a wonderful experience.
You can enjoy eating out from selection of restaurants. Accommodations
in Palma vary with quality and those in prime locations near
the centre tend to be more costly. Apart from the sunny beaches,
scrumptious cuisine and exiting nightlife, the city has retained
its traditions whilst having a cosmopolitan feel about it.
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