Mallorca, Mediterranean island in Balearic Islands, Spain
Mallorca is a Mediterranean island in the Balearic Islands off the eastern coast of Spain, about 180 kilometers from the mainland. The landscape shifts between rocky coastline in the north, flat beaches in the south, and a mountainous western side with forested slopes.
The Romans conquered the island in 123 BCE and left settlements that were later taken over by Vandals and Moors. In the 13th century, Moorish rule ended with the Catalan conquest under King James I.
Residents speak both Spanish and Catalan in daily life and maintain traditions in small villages across the interior. Weekly markets display local crafts while family-run businesses produce regional specialties like ensaïmada pastries and sobrassada sausage.
The climate allows outdoor activities throughout the year, with winter months being milder and less crowded. Summer brings higher temperatures and more visitors to coastal areas.
The Serra de Tramuntana in the northwest reaches heights above 1400 meters (4600 feet) and shows terraces from the Moorish farming period. This mountain range separates the interior from the northern coast and creates different climate zones within short distances.
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