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Winter on Majorca is Fiesta Time

Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands,being given the next morning. Then for a
is so well-known as to be practicallywhole two weeks (14-29 January), the Balearic
synonymous with sun, sea, sand and summercapital of Palma comes alive with
holidays. Tourists from all over Europe flockcelebrations of its patron saint, Sebastian -
to the Mediterranean, and about ten millionit's a perfect opportunity for visitors to
each year follow the lead of the Spanishsee and take part in a traditional Spanish
Royal Family and spend their holidays infiesta. The festivities include street
Majorca.parties with live music, bonfires and
fireworks, fancy dress parades and huge
Visiting Majorca in winter, on the otheroutdoor  barbecue  feasts.
hand, can provide a good way to avoid the
crowds and excellent chances to explore morePrices for accommodation drop by around
of this beautiful island, particularly for€20 per night in the 'low season' after
travellers who are looking for sportingthe summer rush. Some of the most
activities and adventures. The mild climatetourist-focused establishments may be closed
lends itself to year-round outdoor activity,during winter but a massive selection of
so the popular pastimes of hiking, cycling,quality hotels in Majorca remains open
horse riding, sailing, diving and watersportsthroughout the year. Along with the scores of
- jet skiing is much loved - are stillthree and four-star all-inclusive beach
available in the winter months and generallyresorts - most suitable for large groups of
more comfortable to take part in when theholidaymakers - there are some exclusive,
weather is a little cooler. Away from thefive-star designer hotels, aparthotels and
beaches, the island boasts some stunningaround cities, converted mansions, manor
mountain scenery, pine forests and caves tohouses  and  villas  are  found.
explore.
Many of these locally-owned hotels boast
Throughout the Christmas and New Year period,excellent cuisine, so are a good place to
as with all the Catholic Spanish territories,sample local specialities such as seafood
Majorca has a wonderfully festive atmospherepaella, the spicy, warming Sobrassada
with lots of entertainments and treatssausage, wild mushrooms and olives, and the
especially for children. And the party is bylocals' pride, almond cake and almond
no means over in January - early in the Newice-cream. There are also some fine local
Year, Spanish children celebrate the arrivalwines, mainly using the Tempranillo
of the Three Kings (los Reyes Magos), with a(grenache) grape and the local varietals
huge parade in the evening, gifts and sweetsCallet and Manto Negro.



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