East
of Majorca: Here the sun rises!
From Verena Gemmel
The
fact that the east coast with her idyllic hinterland lights up innumerable
minds, the name already betrays: the island part belongs to the "region
Llevant, the Majorcan word for sunrise. Here long sandy beaches, domiciles
friendly to family in the first sea line, romantic Fincas in the middle
of the nature and excellent golf courses - are represented almost all
facets of Majorca! Our top Ten to Everybody ` s Darling...
1) In kilometer-long
Playas relax
White sandy beaches and turquoise water so far the eye reaches! On account
of the flat entrance in the sea and the outstanding infrastructure the
beach places S are ` Illot, Sa Coma, Cala Millor and Cala Bona particularly
popular with families. Many hotel and apartment arrangements lie directly
with the Playa - without disturbing street in between. Who would not like
to build sunbathing or sandcastles just, a sailboard, pedal boat or water
skies lends itself. To dinner, drinking or celebrations load every amount
Locations which line up themselves along the promenades. They look for
a little bit fewer animated beaches? Then you drive to the Calas de
Majorca - smally, but finely are, for example, Cala Murada, Cala Domingos
or Cala Antena.
2) By dunes and pineries walk
Between Cala Millor and Sa Coma the 200 hectare nature protection Areal
" Punta de N ` Amer " stretches how a bar
in the sea. If you from one of the both to animated holidays places to
loose-travelling, you reach in just one half an hour the " Castell de
N ` Amer ". This watch-tower from the 17th century lies in the middle
on the small green peninsula and is opened daily. Rise the spiral stair
scuffle and enjoy the panoramic look about the whole bay! Near the tower
a nice bar supplies the walkers with cool drinks and Bocadillos (French
stick). A pamphlet to the flora and fauna of the " Punta de
N ` Amer " gibts free in the tourist's info
of the region. Publisher is the municipality Sant Llorenc of the Cardassar.
Who would like to have the fling so correctly in the nature, a few kilometer
goes in the direction of south: the Areale between S ` Estany d ` en Mas
and Cala Antena are an absolute paradise for hiker, cyclist and rider.
3) Varied gulf
rounds turn
Four high-quality places have golf holiday-maker only on the peninsula
of the Llevant in the north-east for the choice: Canyamel (fast and hilly
Greens, cleanly cut Fairways and drops in prices), Capdepera (wide Fairways
and absolutely big Greens), Son Servera (demandingly close roads, thought
over from high stone pines) and Pula (excellent Driving rank, high Promi
factor). For whom this is not enough yet, that orientates himself in direction
of southeast: between Felanitx and Portocolom lies the demanding place
Vall d ` Or (close Fairways, refined Dog legs
and fast Greens).
4) Impressive caves
investigate In the kite
caves (Coves del Drac) with Portocristo there
is the biggest underground sea of the world. On 177 ms last, 40 ms wide
and 9 m deep Martel sea a fabulous show with classic music and light is
offered to the guests. The way to the sea leads by gigantic stalagmites
and Stalagtitenformationen. In the only few kilometers of removed Ham
caves (Coves dels of Ham) gaze in wonder
at nature lovers formations as tree and prehistoric shellfishes. By boat
one gets to the caves of Artà in the north-east on the peninsula
of the Llevant - these are single caves of Majorca which lie about the
sea level.
5) On animal savannas
expeditions go
Attention, windows close! Since in the safari zoo Sa Coma monkeys go gladly
by hitchhiker. If the way is obstructed in the vehicle inside, they are
also content with an Open Air place on bonnet or roof. On the just four
kilometer long distance which leads by an artificially invested quilt
landscape one does acquaintance with freely running zebras, rhinoceroses,
giraffes, gnus, antelopes and other animal inhabitants of Africa. The
exotics should get used here slowly to European climate and contact with
people, before the journey farther goes to her respective regulation-zoos.
By safari bus, small bell lane or own car human guests may move by the
Areal (highway zw. Sa Coma and S ` Illot).
Who does not have afterwards yet enough of the savannas Feeling, de
Majorca) and the bananas farm also visits the birds in the " Exotic Parque
lot Pajaros " (parrots show, Hospitalet Vell Calas in the " Jumaica Tropical
park " (Ctra. Postage Colom postage Cristo, km 4.5).
6) Admire underwater
world of Majorca Look the coast region, nevertheless, from the snorkler's perspective
- to become wet completely without, besides! Glass ground boats drive
several times daily between Calas de Majorca,
Cala Romántica and postage Cristo. Also in direction of north-east
one can let sail along the coast of postage Cristo about S ` Illot, Sa
Coma and Cala Bona to Cala Rajada. A pamphlet with timetables and prices
is on display with the tourist info in the surroundings. Who would like
to know start with what buys possibly under the glass ground herschwimmt,
to itself the book " Majorca booklet for young and old " from the experienced
snorkler Herbert Heinrich (availably in different bookshops on the island).
7) Between exotic
sea inhabitants stroll
The Majorcan underwater world is not sufficient for you? Then you visit
the " Acuario de Majorca ". Here lives fish
which are native, for example, before coral reefs of Australia or in the
rivers of Brazil. One can observe even dangerous Pirana dreams from direct
nearness. Naturally the most important inhabitants of the Balearic waters
are also represented. Altogether 115 aquariums are presented on two floors
(postage Cristo, Apartado 61, 150 ms away from the kite caves).
8) Revel in pearls
Ladies paid attention: Now, at last, it becomes glamorous! Lead yourselves
by the most famous art pearls-factory of Majorca " Perlas Majórica
" (Av. Majórica, 48, from C-715, many signposts in Manacor). About
two millions of the desired little brilliancy ball appear here every day
- thanks to a refined procedure which the German engineer Eduard Heusch
let himself patent in 1925. The recipe is naturally to this day a top
secret! The famous Majórica-art pearls
must not avoid the comparison with their models on the sea bottom: They
iridescence in the most beautiful colors of the rainbow, have a fabulously
silky brilliancy and are available in all sounds of white about creme
and Rosé as far as grayness and black. Does convince? If you liked
to improve your neat casket, address the competent staff in the sales
salon opposite the factory. The prices sway surely strongly - according
to pearl size, number, diving bath and fastener. Of course the design
also plays a role: Majórica presents very extensive collections.
9) A whole week
celebrate
In the numerous Nightlife-Locations with which every holidays place comes
up in the east coast party mood rules naturally daily. In addition, Cala
Millor and S have chosen ` Illot the last September week by the tourist's
week. Then annually they let an enormous Fiesta rise for holiday-maker
- with concerts, dance and sporting Events. Also a firework is lit. Info
to the program is available with the surrounding tourist's info you find
(the addresses on the official website of the municipality Sant Llorenc
of the Cardassar www.santllorenc.com).
10) Seminars and
congresses align
Only few walking minutes of Cala Millors beach removed there is the comfortable
congress centre " Sa Màniga ". Here firms can rent representative
rooms for congresses, meetings and conferences. The
lecture hallorders more than 472 places. In addition, there are five beautiful
workrooms, an exhibition room, four Simultanübersetzungskabinen,
four isolated music exercise spaces, a bar and cloakrooms. The whole building
in isolation from sound and suitable for the handicapped.