Travel Blog Photos from Palma (981)
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... So with that in mind, we drove to Palma where we were sure we would find a great place for some Spanish tapas. Palma was a contrast compared to the dump we had just been in: her elegant streets and distinguished flair could turn anyone into a sybarite ...
... . The short tree-lined avenue, named after the architect of La Llotja, passes several interesting buildings. First, La Llotja itself, Palma's masterpiece of Gothic civic architecture; Porta Vella de Moll, the old gateway to the city from the sea; and ...
... painfully saying goodbye to Sophie, who was very saddened by our parting, we boarded the plane for the 50 minute flight to Palma de Mallorca. Planes for some reason make me really really sleepy, and I was unable to keep my eyes open through most of ...
... the sea where hundreds of luxury yachts, big and small, are docked, as if showing themselves off in a catwalk. The exuberant Palma Cathedral starts appearing before you to the right as you drive through Avinguda D' Antoni Maura with its parks and lakes ...
Placa d'Espanya, 2, Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain and Canary Islands

Placa de l'Almoaina, Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain and Canary Islands

Poble Espanyol, 39, Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain and Canary Islands

Soller Road Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain and Canary Islands

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Balearic Islands International Composers Festival
Posted on Oct 28, 2008, 01:34:12
... the rest of Mallorca. It would be a free concert program which aims to showcase the works of contemporary composers both from Spain and further afield. When: Oct - Dec 2008 (annual) Where: Teatre Principal Cost: Concerts are generally free Opening Hours: ...
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Where in Spain is the most interesting place to visit for history?
Posted on Jan 31, 2009, 12:59:38
... where you can mix with the cafe culture. We had a wonderful time staying in a self contained apartment in the historic area of Palma de Gandia in an old Valencian townhouse where no-one spoke Spanish but we got by with sign language and a bit of Spanish. ...
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Balearic Island
Posted on Jul 17, 2008, 09:26:30
... some distance to the beaches. - Ca n'Ai is a piece of garden Eden, located in an orange plantation. The King of Spain stays here occasionally, and I know, he is somewhat picky with the places to stay. - La Residencia is considered the very best hotel ...
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Mallorca, Spain
Posted on Aug 12, 2008, 22:03:58
· Assumption of the Virgin - August 15th, this is a major festival that is held throughout Spain · Sant Agustin - August 28th, held in Felantix, Mallorca, this fiesta includes horse-riding shows and dancing
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