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16  INTRODUCING THE BALEARIC ISLANDS PUT TING THE BALEARIC ISLANDS ON THE M AP  17

Putting the Balearic Islands The picturesque cape jutting out
Sa Foradada, Mallorca
on the Map into the sea near the Son Marroig
estate of the Archduke Ludwig
This little group of islands off the east coast of Spain Salvator shows the true beauty of
the Balearic coast, which some
is the Mediterranean’s westernmost archipelago. An associate only with golden beaches.
autonomous province, the Balearic Islands are 82 km This landscape is typical of the
(51 miles) from the Iberian Peninsula, a three-hour northern shores of the islands.
journey by ferry. The total area of the islands is slightly BarcelonaBarcelona BarcelonaBarcelona
over 5,000 sq km (1,930 sq miles). Mallorca, the largest
island, has an area of 3,640 sq km (1,405 sq miles). The
smallest of the four main islands is Formentera.
CiutadellaCiutadella
BarcelonaBarcelona Northern coast of Mallorca FerreriesFerreries
The northern shore of the AlaiorAlaior
Balearic Island descends steeply
via craggy cliffs. There are few MenorcaMenorca MaóMaó
beaches here, but hiking trails PollençaPollença MenorcaMenorca
are highly recommended. AlcúdiaAlcúdia

SóllerSóller
IncaInca ArtàArtà
Mallor caMallor ca CapdeperaCapdepera

PalmaPalma
AndratxAndratx ManacorManacor
Sa DragoneraSa Dragonera
Eivissa, Ibiza PalmaPalma LlucmajorLlucmajor
The Old Town at the centre of Ibiza is particularly MallorcaMallorca FelanitxFelanitx
interesting when viewed from above. One can CamposCampos Cala en Porter
see the maze of narrow streets layered within This Menorcan beach
the beautiful old city walls. is reached either by
ColòniaColònia SantanyíSantanyí road or via a steep set
de Sant Jordide Sant Jordi
ValenciaValencia of steps. The water is
shallow and there’s
plenty of sand, making
Valencia, DéniaValencia, Dénia it a popular spot for
those travelling
with children.
Es PortEs Port CabreraCabrera
IbizaIbiza
UNITED NETHERLANDS
ValenciaValencia Western KINGDOM BELGIUM GERMANY
Sant AntoniSant Antoni Europe and
de Portmanyde Portmany LUXEMBOURG
DéniaDénia Santa EulàriaSanta Eulària North Africa
des Riudes Riu
EivissaEivissa
IbizaIbiza
FRANCE SWITZ.
A TLANTIC
Formentera OCEAN
Valencia, Dénia Valencia, Dénia El Mirador’s restaurant terrace provides ITALY
a stunning view of the island.
La SavinaLa Savina
Sant FrancescSant Francesc FormenteraFormentera
Corsica
(FRANCE)
Location of the archipelago
A short hop from Spain, the PORTUGAL SPAIN
Key Balearic Islands are one of the Sardinia
(ITALY)
Motorway/highway most popular European resorts.
Flights from northern Europe
Major road take less than three hours. As a
0 km 15 Minor road result, the islands attract many
0 miles 15 Ferry route visitors all year round. ALGERIA
For keys to symbols see back flap
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Eyewitness Travel LAYERS PRINTED:
Orientations template “UK” LAYER
(Source v1.3)
Date 6th November 2012
Size 125mm x 217mm