The four largest islands are Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. There are many minor islands and islets in close proximity to the larger islands, including Cabrera, Dragonera and S'Espalmador. The islands have a Mediterranean Climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. The islands' culture and cuisine are similar to that of the rest of the Catalan Countries.
The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain, with Palma de Mallorca as the capital. The co-official languages in the Balearic Islands are Catalan and Spanish. The current Statute of Autonomy declares the Balearic Islands as one nationality of Spain. Though currently a part of Spain, throughout history the Balearic Islands have been under the rule of number of different kingdoms and countries.
Some say it goes back to 1756 on the BalearicIslands.And of course we can't forget the "special sauce" McDonald's has been slathering its Big Macs with since 1967. It's a variation of Thousand Island...
LONDON, UK – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) is bringing its distinctive Hotel Indigo brand to the BalearicIslands for the first time with the opening of Hotel Indigo Menorca.
The letter is made up of the views of several regular visitors to the BalearicIslands, and even here opinions are divided ... Another admitted that it “saddens” them to feel “so unwelcome on the island.”.
Locals are shocked by the horrifying situation and say tourism chiefs should be sending this warning message to holidaymakers, while local media has described the BalearicIslands as a 'cemetery'.
Some of the most popular tobacco brands in Spain have seen an increase this month ... ... . As of March 14, 2025, these are the retail prices of tobacco products in Spain and the BalearicIslands.. . Cigarettes. . Ducados Red Extra (20) ... .
Six decomposing bodies have been found on the sands of some of Spain's most attractive tourist destinations in the last six weeks alone, causing horror among locals and visitors alike ... .
Since the beginning of the year, Spain's BalearicIslands have been hit by a string of gruesome finds across its beaches involving a body or body parts ... 'The Balearic Islands are a cemetery.'.
After months of negotiations, the Spanish government has finally come up with a plan to ‘redistribute’ more than 4,000 migrant minors to new facilities across mainland Spain and the BalearicIslands.
This is the tenth gruesome find involving a body or body parts on or off the coast of the BalearicIslands - a popular destination with British tourists - since the start of the year ... rocky island.
... Their spending also grew significantly, reaching 22.6 billion euros, an increase of 13.5%. . Despite this, most British tourists tend to flock to well-known destinations like the Costa del Sol, Barcelona or the BalearicIslands ... .
A protester is seen holding up a placard expressing his opinion as he takes part in a demonstration against mass tourism in the city, following protests in the Canary and Balearic islands or Majorca.
A protester is seen holding up a placard expressing his opinion as he takes part in a demonstration against mass tourism in the city, following protests in the Canary and Balearic islands or Majorca.