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Mallorca - For Your Next Sailing Vacation

By D. Browall
A yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca are packed with the
most exciting ride of your life. The two places have thousands
to offer to its visitors - from its beaches, ancient buildings,
annual festivals and fiestas, caves, and architectural
treasures. For instance, Mallorca (also known locally as
"Majorca"), has a lot of beach resorts, stalagmite caves, and
ancient monasteries. Moreover, the island is also famous for its
bird watching activities especially in Puerto Pollensa.
Meanwhile, Menorca has some of Europe's most protected and
stunning coastlines. In fact, the UNESCO proclaimed the island
as a Biosphere Reserve in 1993. Furthermore, it also has
beautiful gorges where different kinds of rare and exotic
flowers bloom.

Sailing in Mallorca and Menorca and bird watching are an
interesting combination. There are thousand of birds that either
nests or migrate in Mallorca. These include the Marmora's
Warbler, Scoop Owls, Moustached Warbler, Audouin's Gull,
Eleonora's Falcon, and the Black Vulture. These birds are
considered to be rare and can only be found in the country.
Roughly around 200 species of birds called the island their
home. The best place to watch birds is in Puerto Pollensa. This
is because its area is close to to Albufuera marsh.

On the other hand, the island of Minorca has also a lot of
wildlife. Evidences of this include its densely forested areas,
flush vegetation, and affluent fauna. About 15 percent of the
whole island is covered with trees and plants. In fact, there
are more than hundreds of plant species that can be found in
Minorca. These include the capers, chamomile, prickly pears,
wild fig, canes, rushes, and myrtle. Of the many trees in the
area, the most numbers belong to the wild olive tree. When it
comes to animals, the island has a lot of wild birds such as the
Egyptian vultures, booted eagles, hawks, and red kites. In this
place, hundreds of migrant birds occupy the sky with its bright
and attractive feathers. The best time to watch birds is during
the spring season - from the month of April to May.

Mallorca has many sheltered coves and nice harbors which are
well worth a visit, such as Andraitx, Pollensa and Alcudia.

The coast of the 'calas' ('coves') is to be found on the
south-east coast of Mallorca. This includes Porto Colom which is
the best natural harbor and anchorage in Mallorca and possibly
in the whole of the Balearic Islands.

You can also visit the nature reserve of Cabrera Island (you
need a special permission for this) then continue up the east
coast of Mallorca and sail across to Menorca where you can visit
the nice harbor of Mahon.

Ibiza and Formentera are only a days sailing away. Ibiza town
offering culture and great night life, contrasting with its
neighbouring island of Formentera, with its relaxed attitude and
beautiful beaches.

Meanwhile, the island of Menorca can offer its gently sloping
hills and fertile forests. yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca
can be best enjoyed as you along with your trip visit this
island. The place, especially on the northern region, has been
well known because of its thick and lush vegetations. On the
other hand, the island's southern section is filled with sandy
beaches.

About the Author: For more info on yacht charter Mallorca
http://www.sboats.com/Yacht-Charter/Spain/ visit D. Browall's
website http://www.sboats.com - The Ultimate Guide to a Sailing
Holiday.

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