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Pirates ahoy in Palma de Mallorca

Spanish destinations such as Palma de Mallorca and Menorca have always offered idyllic weather and miles of beaches but in an effort to entice tourists with a hunger for more than just sea and sun the Balearic Islands are to highlight their other attractions.

Recent surveys suggest that travellers want more from their destinations than sandy beaches and blue water, which the Balearics have in abundance.

The islands which in the past relied heavily on nature's bounty and quality accommodation with swimming pools and activities to entertain children are now turning to their history and culture to entice holidaymakers.

Located in the sparkling Mediterranean, the Balearics were along trade and military routes both of which have left their mark.

With this history come stories of intrigue as well as monuments and caves to be explored.

Stories of bearded pirates can entertain children and parents alike as they wander around the ruined fortresses built to keep the plunderers out.

With cheap flights to Palma de Mallorca and Menorca and with car rental easy to organise online, it is worth having a second, as well of course as a first look at the Balearics

Article ID: 274, Posted: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 17:20:34 GMT