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The Balearic Islands : Authenticity and Vitality
Presentation
The Mediterranean archipelago of the Balearic islands is made up of the following islands: Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera. The steep rocky inlets of Majorca, the beaches of fine sand on Ibiza, the protected nature of Formentera, a cultural heritage of an exceptional richness, make of the Balearic Islands the symbol of a way of living which is unique.
Main towns : Palma de Mallorca, Inca, Manacor (Majorca), San Antonio de Portmany, Santa Eulalia del Rio (Ibiza), Mao, Villacarlos (Minorca).
Surface area: 5100 square kilometres. The individual surface areas of each island making up the Balearic archipelago vary between 48 sq.km. (Cabrera) and 3640 sq.km. (Majorca).
Population: 822,000 inhabitants
Particularity: The numerous monuments of Palma de Mallorca are almost all situated within the old quarter of the town: el Pueblo Español (Spanish village), the Cathedral and also the many palaces (Palau de la Almudaina Catillo de Bellber...).
The Balearic Islands and the Island Games
* First participation: "CORSICA 1997"
* Organisation of the Island Games: 2001
* Best classification in the Island Games: 1st place "BALEARIC ISLANDS 2001"
 
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