Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It serves as the capital not only for the single island, but also for the entire archipelago which includes Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and many smaller islands in addition to Majorca. Palma de Mallorca is located in the eponymous bay being 20 km in width and 25 km in length. It is believed that the Bay of Palma de Mallorca on a par with the Gulf of Naples is one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Palma de Mallorca was founded by the Roman consul Cecilia Metella. Topped with a wreath of palm leaves he showed the picturesque hill hanging over the sea upon his arrival in Majorca. A city was eventually founded in 123 BC under his direct control. The city was named in honor of the palm leaves.
Both sides of the Bay of Palma de Mallorca are the most popular resort areas of the island. They are connected via the longest beach on the island which stretches along the paved pedestrian promenade. Here in the shade of palm trees there are many shops, restaurants and bars.
Bay of Palma de Mallorca is one of the most beautiful bays in the world; a huge number of cruise ships moors here
Crystal clean sea water, fabulous beaches, bays, coves and rocky cliffs, rugged mountains and forest reserves, flowering gardens, palm alleys and pine forests make this resort a true paradise. Actually this is the reason why Palma de Mallorca has a special honor – the royal family rests and recuperates here every August in the Marivent castle on the outskirts of the capital. This is timed by the annul regatta with royals participating in the finals of King’s Cup as well as by the regal receptions in Almudaina castle.
In addition to the royal family, Palma de Mallorca as a favorite resort chosen by many famous people. The champion Formula 1 Michael Schumacher, the famous tennis player Boris Baker, top model Claudia Schiffer, actor Michael Douglas and other sport, movie, podium stars and influential business persons possess a villa here.
