Probably the most visited group of Islands in
the World by British and Irish holidaymakers. Majorca, Menorca,
Ibiza, Formentera make up the Illes Balears.
Beaches:
The Balearic Islands’ crystalline waters
and almost three hundred beaches boast all types of services
and offer unparalleled variety that ranges from beaches to untouched
coves.
Sport:
Golf: Another
sport that is increasingly taking root in the islands is golf.
The Illes Balears are quite a paradise for golf lovers: the
bid to attract winter tourists anxious to play the "green
sport" has led to a proliferation of golf clubs; at present
there is a total of twenty five top flight clubs, twenty two
of which are in Mallorca, two in Ibiza and one in Menorca.
Nautical Sports:
Never has it been said better: Nautical activities are the figurehead
on the prow of an archipelago devoted irredeemably to the sea.
Nautical competitions are the high point of the sports calendar.
A number of sailing regattas of well-earned international prestige
are disputed in its waters. The Princess Sofía Trophy,
the King's Cup and the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Trophy in
Mallorca, the National Almirante Ferragut de Snipes Trophy in
Menorca, Ruta de la Sal and International Sailing Week for Cruise
Ships in Ibiza are just some of them. To find out more about
the complete network of nautical installations along the 1428
km of island coastline, visit the Balearic Islands nautical
portal . (http://en.balearsnautic.com/nautico/front.do?action=home
)
Cycling:
The Balearic Islands is the ideal setting for cycling, be it
professional, amateur or simply as a way to enjoy oneself on
a means of transport that allows the surroundings to be admired
to the utmost. The preseason training that several professional
and amateur teams carry out in the islands is proof of the top-quality
infrastructures that translate into hotels that cater to these
visitors, among other services.
Island Shopping: The same diversity that the
Illes Balears offer at a cultural level is also evident in crafts.
You can buy arts and crafts in glass, ceramics, embroidery,
fabrics, shoes, leather, silverware, trinkets, jewellery, pearls,
all the latest trends in fashion and all those things that artists
from round about have introduced alongside the traditions of
the Illes Balears.
Buy Locally produced Quality products where you see this sign
Cuisine: The traditional cuisine of the Balearic Islands, originating
from a flourishing fishing industry and seasonal crops, long
before the commencement of the tourist boom, is very rich and
varied.
There's the typical frit mallorquí ,
coques (made of vegetables or trempó , etc), caldereta
de llagosta , a Minorcan lobster speciality, where there is
also oliaigua amb figues (figs), cuscussó (a Christmas
dessert of Moorish origin), the formatjades of Easter, gin,
etc. Ibiza with its flaó (cheese with herbs), and the
fish salad of Formentera. And these are just a few of the culinary
delights to be savoured during a visit to the Balearic Archipelago
Tourist Information: Tourist Information Offices are the most
effective way to gather information about the places you wish
to visit. Main offices on each island and a complete municipal
network of offices in tourist areas are at your disposal for
information and advice during your stay or while preparing for
it.
For more information visit the Official
Illes Balears website.
(http://www.illesbalears.es/visbal/web/ing/cosesperfer/oit_ill.jsp?SEC=OIT
)
