This wonderful group of islands is divided into Gimnesias (Mallorca, Menorca) in the North, and Pitiusas (Ibiza, Formentera) in the South-West. Located between Spain and the North Africa, these Mediterranean islands are infamous for their beaches, sunshine and nightlife. The best known and most visited of the four main islands are Mallorca and Ibiza which are two of Europe’s top holiday spots.

This group of islands known as the Balearic Islands has a smooth coast line which is dominated by various bays, coves and capes. 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. A rich cultural offer and the unusual hospitality of their inhabitants make Balearic Islands one of the preferred holiday destinations in Spain. The islands are a favourite holiday haunt of royalty, the seriously rich and famous and package tourists from all over the world. Balearic Islands holidays are enjoyed by many visitors simply for that great combination of warm weather, superb beaches and water sports such as diving, snorkelling, water skiing and parasailing.

Ibiza is one of the most well known islands in the world. Ibiza attracts thousands of holidaymakers each year with its beautiful beaches and azure blue waters, stunning scenery, legendary nightclubs, and lively atmosphere. Most people come to Ibiza primarily for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches. With some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean, each year over a dozen of Ibiza’s beaches are awarded blue flags.

Majorca is the largest Balearic Island and is located close to neighbouring islands Menorca and Ibiza. Families, couples and groups of friends alike venture to Majorca every year to enjoy its golden sands, bustling bars and vibrant atmosphere. Majorca boasts 250 miles of stunning coastline, an endless series of hotels and offers an array of activities.

If you take a trip over to Formentera, you will discover one of the Mediterranean’s best kept secrets an island paradise of dunes, cliffs and coves with some of the cleanest unspoilt beaches and clearest waters in the Mediterranean. Cala Saona is a heavenly beach with impressive fine, white sand and totally transparent water. On one side of the beach there are old jetties. You can hire motorised pedaloes. It is one of the best beaches for snorkelling.

The co-official languages in the Balearic Islands are Spanish and Catalan. Every day, thousands of passengers from all over the world arrive at the islands’ airports. The airports of Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza act as one of the principal links.

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