{"id":1827,"date":"2019-07-08T12:28:48","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T12:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:22:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T16:22:55","slug":"the-best-sites-of-the-balearic-islands-a-travellers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/the-best-sites-of-the-balearic-islands-a-travellers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The best sites of the Balearic Islands: a traveller\u2019s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balearic Islands are an archipelago off the coast of mainland Spain. While there are other smaller islands, the four most famous include Formentera, Menorca, Ibiza and Mallorca. As well as the islands enjoying some of Spain\u2019s bright and sunny weather, these islands are also bursting full of culture. You\u2019ll find history, gothic cathedrals and fresh cuisine on any one of these islands. If you\u2019re planning to do a round-trip of these Spanish islands, then you may want to plan out each island individually. That way, you can make the most of each island\u2019s unique culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Mallorca<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mallorca is a stunning resort that is both full of modern and natural beauty. Not only are its shallows perfect for families with small children, but it is also surrounded by restaurants and shops, so there\u2019s no need to go looking for the closest seaside town for somewhere to eat. If your kids are particularly energetic, there are aqua parks, sea life centres and plenty of adventure playgrounds they will love. Thanks to this area\u2019s popularity, it is home to plenty of luxurious villas to stay in. If you\u2019re looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesvillas.co.uk\/destinations\/the-balearic-islands\/mallorca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">villas in Mallorca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will find an abundance of self-catered rentals in Pollensa or Cala D\u2019or.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dalt Vila<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ibiza may be more recently known for its music scene; however, it is also a Balearic Island that is saturated in history. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/destinations\/europe\/10-beautiful-places-visit-balearic-islands\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dalt Vila is the old town of Ibiza<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and has everything you would expect from a historical area: cobbled streets, restaurants and art galleries. The maze-like cobbled streets are perfect for getting lost in during warm summer evenings and discovering new places to enjoy a cold glass of wine. For those who want to explore sites and exhibits that <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunshineandsiestas.com\/2016\/12\/14\/visit-dalt-vila-ibizas-old-town\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are rich in history<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is also an Archaeology Museum which is even home to prehistoric findings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1828\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1828\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1828\" src=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4011247744_96394399e1_z.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4011247744_96394399e1_z.jpg 640w, http:\/\/noplacetobe.com\/featured\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4011247744_96394399e1_z-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CC:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/27662422@N08\/4011247744\/sizes\/o\/\"> magdita085<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Palma de Mallorca<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for the seaside Balearic Island of dreams, then Palma de Mallorca should tick a lot of boxes for you. It\u2019s said that this city benefits from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetware.com\/tourist-attractions-\/balearic-islands-e-bal-bale.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">year-round sunny or pleasant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> weather and has a cathedral which can be seen from almost any point in the city. This city isn\u2019t just home to one stretch of beach, either. It\u2019s home to a number of beaches, so no need to worry if the first one you come across is too busy. This city is also dazzling enough to have its own yacht club. If you plan on staying in a villa, then you will be pleased by the local fish market, which makes for the perfect opportunity to add freshly-caught fish to your menu.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Valldemossa\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many visitors, the Balearic Islands provide an opportunity for escapism. The rolling hills, endless coastline and beautiful towns offer an opportunity to take the mind away from home. If it\u2019s stunning towns you\u2019re after, then Valldemossa could be the Balearic town you\u2019ve been dreaming off. Shrouded by hillsides full of olive groves and surrounded by the region\u2019s mountains, this is the best place to spend a day walking. Whether you visit the monastery or dip in and out of restaurants or cafes while walking the local streets, there is something for everyone in this town that delivers charm by the bucket-full. There are also nearby mountain trails which are ideal for hikers who are after a more substantial walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Formentera<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formentera is known for its pirating history, and more recently, its stunning beaches. You\u2019ll find watchtowers dotted all around this island, a sign of its past illegal shipping history. While this island has had a chequered history in terms of its warfare with pirates and the plague, today it is the ideal place to enjoy water sports or a cycling tour. This island isn\u2019t very big, and so it\u2019s a great place to adventure on your bike if you\u2019re feeling up to the exercise. At its best, this island is incredibly sunny and hot, so if you do intend to spend your day navigating hills and beaches, stay well-hydrated and pack food with you for your journey. Your reward for cycling will be plenty of secluded sandy bays to spend the rest of your day by the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Balearic Islands have such a vibrant culture, history and community you might find it hard to choose where to settle. You may even opt for a tour of the four major islands, with maybe a stop-off or two to the smaller islands. Wherever you go, be sure to adopt an adventurous spirit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Balearic Islands are an archipelago off the coast of mainland Spain. While there are other smaller islands, the four most famous include Formentera, Menorca, Ibiza and Mallorca. As well as the islands enjoying some [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The best sites of the Balearic Islands: a traveller\u2019s guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Balearic Islands are an archipelago off the coast of mainland Spain. 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