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To the south of Ibiza Town, stetching from the airport to the sea, are thousands of acres of salts flats. Ibiza's history, and its powerful presence on ancient trade routes, was based on these salts fields (salines), a trade that was vital, above all, to the ancient Carthaginians. Indeed, salt remained an important economic ressource until comparatively recently, the Island's only rail line ran from the middle of the marshes to La Canal, a dock where an enormous container ship would arrive weekly to be loaded with the bright, pinky-white sea salt.
Even now, though tourism brigs in far more money and the rail line has been tron up, salt production continues.

There are 2 beaches aroud there and buses from Ibiza town leave regularly for the more westerly, Ses Salines whose fine white sand arcs around a bay, the crystal-clear waters fringed by pines and dunes. The Beach also has a handful of beach bars, with cool chill-out sounds at Sa Trinxa at the southern end of the sands. From Ses Salines, it's a brief walk around the rocks or along the paths that maze the sand dunes to es Cavallet, a quieter if broadly similar beach that's long been a favourite of gay visitors the dunes behind the beach are well-known cruising area.

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I can imagine that people who have never visited the holiday island of Majorca before, but only heard the many stories about its excellent beaches and vibrant tourist resorts, might think that beach and nightlife is all there is on offer on this popular summer destination. Well for those who’d like to visit the island, but are more interested in a quiet and relaxed stay combined with some cultural and historical ingredients, the island also has many charming and peaceful historic towns on offer. One of the most famous is probably Valldemosa. The Polish pianist and composer Frederic Chopin spent the winter of 1838 in this village together with his lover, the French feminist author George Sand who wrote a book about their Majorcan adventure afterwards. Apparently the couple didn’t enjoy their time on the island as much as most visitors do nowadays. The weather was bad and had worsened the composer’s health, the piano they expected never arrived, and the locals of the village weren’t the friendliest either.

Today the cell in the Royal Carthusian Monastery where they were staying is open to visitors. Besides that the monastery accommodates several museums, like an old pharmacy, the monk’s library, and a modern art museum with works of several renowned artists. In the charming medieval village or in its surroundings you can find nice Majorca accommodation. You can choose for a rural holiday and stay in an authentic Majorcan countryside house, or go for more luxury and choose a comfortable stay in the cosy four-star hotel in Valldemosa. Other popular rural destinations on Majorca are Campanet and Orient in the Sierra de Tramuntana, Montuiri and Binissalem.

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The Balearic Islands have a long and interesting history and many different kinds of people have inhabited Majorca and Ibiza. This diversity has left its traces in the Islands’ cultural heritage. In the cities on Majorca alone you can find a magnificent selection of museums and complexes. Many museums accommodate unique collections of interesting artifacts and pieces of art. Many exhibitions take place in Majorcan museums, differing in importance and size from large to small and local to international. Most museums are located in some of Majorca’s most beautiful buildings. The art galleries on Majorca display many wonderful collections of art with paintings by world famous as well as by local Majorca artists, both modern and traditional in style.

In the old part of the capital of Majorca, Palma, you can find many patios and old houses that are definitely worth a visit. Besides that many plays and concerts take place in the city, often with excellent acoustics because of the perfect venues between the many historical buildings. It’s a delight to take a walk along all the galleries and museums here.

Another town on Majorca where you can encounter many art works and historical museums is Pollensa. This village has been a preferred destination of many painters and artists for over a hundred years. Some local Pollensa artists are Hermenegild Anglada Camarasa, Dionís Bennàssar and Joan Miró. During nearly all the year you can enjoy a variety of musical events among which the most famous ones are those which take place in the Santo Domingo Cloister. Other sights in Pollensa that are worth a visit are the three churches, the stations of the cross El Cavari and the Roman Bridge.

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