| | History (Source: WCities) | Top | Mallorca's history reads as though the sunny isle were a mythical setting conjured for inclusion in The Odyssey or The Iliad . Through the ages, everyone from the Carthaginians, the Vandals and the Romans to the Byzantines, the Moors and the Crown of Aragon have planted their flags on Mallorca. All around the Mediterranean, as civilizations expanded and empires grew, everyone seemed to make time for a jaunt through this heavenly island locale. Rome Once upon a time, Carthage was the center of the world. As such, the Carthaginians sought to extend their reach to the "far corners" of the Earth, which, in the days before the Roman Empire, meant the far corners of the Mediterranean Sea. And extend they did, occupying Mallorca for a good long time, until the arrival of the aforementioned Romans. Rome took the reigns in 123 BC, aiming to capitalize on yet another resource-rich colony. If there's one thing any empire does well, it is ramping up production, and the Roman Empire did just that in Mallorca. Olives were a huge cash crop, wine making became utterly ubiquitous, and activity in the salt mines was in full swing. The Moors Over the next few centuries, the Roman Empire declined, and the Vandals immediately took the opportunity to annex Mallorca. Their rule was short-lived, however, thanks to the efforts of the Byzantine Empire. They moved in and pushed Christianity hard. Churches cropped up all over the island, leaving a lasting legacy. Not to be o
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | By Air: Palma de Mallorca Airport ( PMI ) ( +34 971 789 000/ http://www.aena.es ) is located about 8km east of Palma de Mallorca. Information and tourist desks are visible upon arrival, and customer service agents are available on the second floor to assist passenger’s needs. One bank and several ATMs are scattered around the airport, along with a post office, public telephones, a pharmacy and several travel agents. Lifts and ramps are present for disabled travelers, as well as wheelchair accessible toilets and reserved parking. Major Airlines Include: Air Algerie ( http://www.airalgerie.dz/ ) Air Berlin ( +45 30 41 47 75 10/ http://www.airberlin.com ) Air Europa ( http://www.air-europa.com/ ) Air Nostrum ( http:// www.airnostrum.es/ ) Britannia Airways ( http://www.britanniaairways.se/ ) British Airways ( +1 800 247 9297/ http://www.british-airways.com ) Condor ( +1 800 524 6975/ http://www7.condor.com ) Easy Jet ( +33 8 25 08 25 08/ http://www.easyjet.com/ ) Finnair ( +34 902 178 178/ http://www.finnair.com ) Fly Niki ( http://www.flyniki.com/ ) Futura International ( http://www.futura-aer.com/ ) Germania ( http://www.gexx.de/ ) Hapag-Lloyd Express ( +180 509 3 509/ http://www.hlx.com ) Iberia ( +34 902 400 500/ http://www.iberia.com/ ) Lufthansa ( +44 870 837 7747/ http://www.lufthansa.com ) Rental Cars: There are many great off-the-beaten-path areas on the island that are only accessible by car.
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | Appealing to visitors of many tastes and wants, Mallorca’s entertainment options are limitless. Whether you’re a fine art enthusiast or a club hopper, Mallorca is certainly the place for you. The island’s nearly perfect weather and seaside hotspots make its entertainment scene one happening place. Art: Art admirers will be pleased with the acclaimed museums and galleries that line Mallorca's streets. Modern art lovers will enjoy the works displayed at The Museu d'Art Espanyol Contemporani . This museum is home to pieces by Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, Pablo Picasso, and many more recognized artists. Not far off, Es Baluard - Modern & Contemporary Art Museum exhibits artists including Miró, Tàpies, and Barceló. For those interested particularly in the Spanish painter, Joan Miró, Mallorca is a perfect place to get inspired. At The Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation , you can feel impassioned by his sketches, sculptures, canvas pieces, and art workshops. Lastly, The House Museum J. Torrens Lladó is home to a permanent collection of over 120 works by Señor Lladó. While the island's museums tend to focus on more contemporary art periods, there are museums with other interests as well. For those that want to learn about the pirates that once roamed the Bay of Palma, be sure to check out Historic Military Museum of the Balearic Islands which is located in a castle from the 1600s. The Diocesan Museum , houses religious relics and even a slai
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