A beautiful Spanish enclave set in the Mediterranean Sea, the Baleares are famous throughout the world. The capital of the islands - Palma de Majorca - is 132 miles from Barcelona and 140 from Denia.
It would appear that these islands are the ideal location for resting and relaxing since they contain all the necessary ingredients for achieving this aim: beautiful scenery, forests, fertile farmlands, quiet and secluded beaches with crystal-clear waters, interesting folklore, a mild climate and pleasant temperatures.
In spite of the close proximity of the different islands and the very many common ties between them, each one has its own very different landscape. Majorca has a magnificent coastline consisting of rocky outcrops intermingled with many small coves that offer excellent sandy beaches. Menorca, on the other hand, is noted for its tranquility, while Ibiza has a personality all of its own. Formentera and Cabrera are extremely solitary islands.
The Balearic Islands have airports on Palma de Majorca, Ibiza and Mahon with extra flights during the "high season" (July to September). Sea services also offer extra crossings in summer.
Ferries from/to Valencia and Barcelona click here.