Mallorca 09

Mallorca, which name derives from insula maior is indeed the largest island of Spain. Traces of habitation have been discovered from the Palolithic and the island was inhabited since the Antiquity by the romans, the vandals, the byzantine empire, and finally in 1230 remained to the Crown of Aragon.

The highest peak is Puig Major (1445m) within the Serra de Tramuntana, rugged and with many cliffs, that blocks the northern winds and shading the fertile plain El Pla, and three large bays (Palma, Alcudia, Pollença) and many little calas (coves).

Since 1950's, the tourism business has become the main source of revenue in the island (80%).

Olives and almonds are typicall of the Mallorcan diet, and specialties are the sobrasada and the ensaimada.

Away from the tourists' track, it was thrilling to discover shaded pick nick areas with a natural fountain in the mountains, secluded coves covered with dried algae, counting falling stars every night and awaking the the foot of a lighthouse with tremendous view on the pristine water.