SUN, SAND & CHOPIN (www.telegraph.co.uk)

And so, once more, Christmas is over and the temporary cheer is fading. January looks bleak and our scheming minds are wondering how we might best slip a little winter sunshine into the snow-white pages of our new 2010 diary. At such moments, as we flick and click through enticing images of blue skies, palm-fringed beaches and camels wearing Father Christmas hats, it is salutary to recall one of the great winter holidays of (relatively) modern times.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SOLLER

Located near the North West coast of Majorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain is the town and municipality of Sóller and some say, "the most beautiful location on the island". It is easy to see why this is said as Sóller (along with the village of Fornalutx and hamlets of Biniaraix and Binibassi) sits in a vast bowl-shaped valley surrounded by mountains. Typically the Port (Port de Sóller) is located approximately 3km away from the actual town and this provides visitors with two distinctly different places to explore, the beautiful town with its cafés and restaurants...

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SIESTA IN MALLORCA

by Mike Benn, www.jpost.com

When my wife first suggested that we take a weeklong vacation in Mallorca, my initial dilemma was: Where the hell is Mallorca? As an ex-Aussie, I am more familiar with the geographical distribution of islands like Bali, Java or Sumatra than the many island groups lying off the European coast. Googling the word "Mallorca," I quickly learned that, lying off the eastern coast of Spain, it is one of the Balearic Islands. It may be the largest of this island group, but it is only about 60 km. from north to south and 110 km. from east to west.

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AROUND THE ISLAND A-Z

May 2009

The great thing about Mallorca is that it is an island, which means that you can easily explore all of these areas within just a few days. This is best accomplished by car & we highly recommend that you hire a car for at least a few days & get out & about instead of staying in just one location. Mallorca offers something for everyone...

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21 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MALLORCA

Within this article, you will find 21 interesting and not-so-well-known facts about Mallorca. We hope that you enjoy reading them.. At the beach of Es Trenc which is visited by more than 500,000 tourists each year, 25 tonnes of sand is carried away from the beach each year on the bottom of people's sandals, between their toes and on their towels! This sand has to be replaced regularly.

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A DAY AT THE BEACH

The island of Mallorca has some of the finest beaches in the world ranging from small coves with just a few people to 6 km long beaches full of tourists. Mallorca has over 550 km of coastline and it would take you 9 months to visit them all if you did one beach each day so we have tried to make life easy for you by telling you which Majorca beaches we think are the best (and why!).

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ON YOUR BIKE!

There probably isn't a better place in the world for cyclists than Mallorca. Each year over 35,000 cyclists ranging from professional cyclists to cycle tourists visit the island. Whether they are training or touring the island, Mallorca is the perfect location due to a number of factors including weather, climate & geography. The climate in Mallorca is perfect for cyclists and many cycle tourists visit Mallorca during September to...

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ALL ABOUT MALLORCA

Majorca (Spanish and Catalan: Mallorca) is the largest island of Spain. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Balearic Islands archipelago. The name derives from Latin insula maior, "larger island"; later Maiorica. Read this article for information about history, culture, religion & languages, economy, geography, people, politics, cuisine, administration & general information about Majorca.

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MALLORCA NIGHTLIFE

May 2009

Mallorca is famous for its nightlife and you are sure to find a club or bar to suit your tastes. From Magaluf - the town that never sleeps to more sleepy retreats, Mallorca offers something for everyone...

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LIVING IN MALLORCA

May 2009

Imagine waking up to the sun and the sound of the sea lapping the gentle sands of a beautiful island - this does not have to be a dream. The island has a year round attractive climate with a fantastic warm summer and a welcoming mild winter. Mallorca is one of the most attractive places in the world to decide to make your new home...

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MALLORCA MUNINCIPALITIES

May 2009

The island is administratively divided into 54 municipalities. This article contains a full breakdown of each one & includes a brief description of each municipality.

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SPOTLIGHT ON: PALMA MALLORCA

May 2009

This city is bursting with life and over half of the population of Mallorca live here. There are many top quality hotels, bars and restaurants, along with some fantastic areas to visit and enjoy. This section of the website will guide you through all you need to know about Palma and where to go to get the best from this fantastic city.

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ONE FOR THE GOLF LOVERS

May 2009

Mallorca has long been admired for its magnificent golf courses, this section will enable you to look at all the established courses on the island. Even if you are not a keen golfer there are over 20 golf courses here, all set in beautiful surroundings with breathtaking views, that’s enough to tempt anyone to take up this amazing sport.

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DIVING IN MALLORCA

May 2009

Many people presume you only go diving in the Maldives or Egypt. How wrong can you be !!! Mallorca offers even the most experienced diver the opportunity to explore these wonderful crystal clear Mediterranean waters. Just off the coast you will find various areas to explore including old ship wrecks and amazing natural reefs...

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STAG & HEN PARTIES MAJORCA

May 2009

Majorca is a great place to have your stag night or hen night, particularly in Magaluf or Palma Nova; which tends to welcome large parties of drunken stags and hens with open arms! So if you need one last cheeky party before you get married, Majorca is the place to hold your stag weekend or hen party.

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