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Tourist Information
Mallorca is
known as
the Island of Calm. Its beaches have fine sand and clear waters. In summer the tourists enjoy the
water and the sun. Some of the most important beaches are: Cala Major and
Porto Pi in the bay of Palma, Illetas and New Palma.
Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands (a province of Spain)
situated in the western Mediterranean Sea. Majorca has a large tourist
population mainly around Palma and Magaluf area, while the rest of the
island is relatively quiet.
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Population:
637,000
Capital City: Palma
People: Spanish
Religion: Roman Catholic
Language: Spanish |
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Time Difference: GMT+2
(GMT+1: 25 Oct-27 Mar)
Health Risks: No recommended immunisations, however polio and
tetanus immunisations should be up to date. Long term visitors should
consider hepatitis A
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Flight Times from the UK: 2-3 hours
Currency: Euro
Banks: 09.00
to 14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00 to 13.00 Sat (except during summer) |
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Tipping: Not
necessary when a service charge is added to the bill. Otherwise 5-10% of
restaurant bill or metered fare in a taxi
Tourist Office phone
number: 0207 486 8077
Currency Converter CLICK
HERE to check the latest currency rates of exchange
For Weather in
Majorca CLICK HERE
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