Even those who have repeatedly visited this country and who seem to know it well, usually do not take into account the simple fact that the Iberian Peninsula in Europe is not all of Spain. She has other territories as well.
Island Spain
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic Islands are an autonomous territory of Spain. Majorca, the largest island in the archipelago, has long been a center of attraction for tourists from all over the world. This is due to a number of reasons, primarily climatic. The Balearic Islands have a luxurious, evergreen tropical nature and a rich heritage of the European Middle Ages, most of which is well preserved and has successfully survived to this day.
When is the best time to go to Mallorca?
The secret of this Mediterranean island's popularity is due to a combination of natural and historical factors. Beach holidays of the highest level are successfully combined here with the opportunity to join the historical and cultural heritage of the most original province of Spain, of which the island of Mallorca is a part. If the weather here differs by months, then not so much that the island loses its attractiveness. There is simply no such month of the year in which you should not plan a visit to the Balearic Islands. Even considering the fact that the beach season here lasts from April to October, we must not forget that this is Spain. Mallorca, where the weather remains quite comfortable even in the winter months, is an island territory of this country, and it is good at any time. And getting to know its cultural and historical heritage this season is even better.
To Mallorca for holidays in the "high season"
Traditional concepts of "high" and "low" tourist seasons exist in the Balearic Islands, but they are not as pronounced here as on the continent. This is typical for many Mediterranean islands, including Mallorca. The weather differs by months here so much that you can choose the most acceptable temperature regime according to your taste. During the summer months, the island is quite hot, with an average temperature approaching the thirty-degree mark. At the same time, it is impossible to call such a temperature debilitating. It has long been noted that the same air temperature is perceived by a person in completely different ways in the depths of the continent and on the sea coast. The tropical humid climate of the western Mediterranean makes this temperature very comfortable for a person accustomed to the climate of the middle zone. The weather in Mallorca in June and other summer months is just perfect for a beach holiday. Water warms up to 25 degrees Celsius.
Majorca in spring
Already in early spring, the air temperature on the island warms up to plus 20 degrees. At this time, the tropical nature of the Balearic Islands gradually wakes up after a winter holiday and is experiencing a period of violent flowering. Mallorca is literally immersed in flowers. And it deserves to be seen at least once. Moreover, the weather in Mallorca in April is quite conducive to the beginning of a full-fledged beach season. This period of the year is also characterized by the fact that the beaches, hotels and restaurants are not yet very crowded. The main flow of tourists arrives in the Balearic Islands during the summer months. And along with their arrival, prices in all enterprises of the service infrastructure also increase. This is clearly noticeable already at the end of spring, because the weather in Mallorca in May is already truly summer.
Velvet season
This period lasts in the Balearic Islands for about two months: from mid-September to the first decade of November. It is the velvet season that weather-sensitive people should pay attention to. The average air temperature at this time drops by about five degrees, but the weather in October in Mallorca continues to be comfortable, especially for those who are contraindicated in heat for medical reasons. Among other things, during the velvet season on the beaches of the island there is noticeably less noise and bustle: a significant part of tourists return to their places of permanent residence. As a result, both the price level of the voucher and daily expenses are reduced accordingly. The Balearic Islands are especially beautiful during this period of the year, and the evergreen nature takes on the features of a characteristic autumn expressiveness. Among other things, tourists at this time expect an abundance of tropical fruits at minimal prices. Many of those who were lucky enough to visit these shores note that summer here lasts much longer than on the continent. Indeed, the weather in Mallorca in September is almost no different from the summer. The border between the seasons here can be drawn very conditionally.
Some climatic features
Tourists who buy tickets to popular beach resorts cannot but be interested in the question of how often precipitation occurs in the area where they will go. But an interesting climatic feature and a significant positive aspect of a beach holiday in the Balearic Islands is the fact that rainy days are extremely rare here. Only slightly more often than in the nearby African Sahara desert. Of course, precipitation occurs here, but they occur mainly in the form of short-term heavy rains. Which, no matter how unexpectedly they fly in, just as suddenly end. And an hour later, the sky is usually clear, and the sun is shining again. This is the climatic feature of the island of Mallorca. The weather here is quite stable over the months, and the level of precipitation is approximately the same. Most of the days here are sunny, and nothing prevents a beach holiday.
Whatmust see in Mallorca
The total length of the coastline of this island exceeds half a thousand kilometers. Here in abundance there are long beaches with clean sand, coastal cliffs, large and small bays and bays. But the highest level of beach holidays - this is not the only thing that Mallorca is famous for. The weather varies from month to month here not as noticeably as on the continent, and it does not interfere with acquaintance with the historical and natural attractions of the island. Even during the so-called "low season". It is low mainly in terms of prices for tourist infrastructure services. A unique combination of bright tropical nature with historical architectural heritage gives the island a unique expressiveness. Much has been well preserved here from the Middle Ages and the Moorish period of Spanish history, but in Mallorca, monuments from the times of the Roman Empire have also survived. A characteristic detail of the landscape on the island are terraced mountain slopes, overgrown with lush gardens and vineyards. It is not difficult to guess that Mallorca, among other things, is also famous for its winemaking. You can try and appreciate it both in the capital and in small villages in the depths of the territory. A very good option for traveling around the island are two railway lines connecting the capital of Mallorca with two other cities. Both routes pass through the most picturesque places and are traditionally used for sightseeing purposes.
Capital of the island
But most historical and architecturalattractions are concentrated in the capital city of Palma de Mallorca. This is a fairly large city with more than a thousand years of history. Such outstanding examples of Gothic architecture as the La Seu Cathedral, founded in 1229, and the Palau del Almudaina Palace, the traditional residence of local monarchical dynasties, give it special expressiveness. In the architecture of Palma, traces of both Aragonese and Moorish influences can be seen. The entire central part of the city behind the cathedral has retained its original historical layout in the Moorish style. Of particular note is the Church of Saint Eulalia located here, this is one of the oldest religious buildings not only on the island of Mallorca, but throughout southern Spain. One day to explore the historical center of the capital of the island is often not enough.
How to get to the island
At the height of the "high" tourist season, you can fly to Palma de Mallorca by regular plane from Sheremetyevo. In other seasons of the year, only charter flights from this airport operate to the island. Therefore, you will have to get with a change in Barcelona or Madrid. There are also flights from a number of other cities on the European continent. But the island can also be reached by water transport. There are regular connections to the port of Palma de Mallorca from Barcelona, Valencia, Menorca and Ibiza.
