Cheap Holidays to Majorca Give You Some Interesting Insights
by Daisy Wilkinson Travel GuidesA Spanish island located in the Mediterranean Sea,
Majorca is the largest of all Balearic Islands. Also called Mallorca, it is an
immensely popular tourist destination just like the other Balearic Islands, such
as Ibiza, Formentera, and Menorca. Located off the coast of this island are two
smaller islands of Dragonera and Cabrera. Tourists from the UK and Germany
visit this island in large numbers every year. It is home to the Palma de
Mallorca Airport, which is one of Spain's busiest airports. Besides being a
leisure destination, it is also home to some fabulous historic sites that give
you interesting insights into its intriguing past.
During your cheap
holidays to Majorca, you'll be able to explore some of its ancient
sites. This includes the prehistoric settlements called 'talaiots' that are
traces of human habitation from the Neolithic era. The seafaring people called
'Phoenicians' arrived from the Levant in the 8th century BC and established
many colonies in this region. Later, it came under the control of Carthage,
which had become an important Phoenician city around this period. Romans took
over Carthage after the Second Punic War in 123 BC and was occupied by them
under Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus.
You can explore the historic ruins from the Roman era
while getting around on the island during your Majorca
holidays. This part of the Balearic flourished under the rule of the
Roman Empire. The towns of Palmaria and Pollentia were founded. Olive cultivation,
salt mining, and viticulture were carried out in this region, which contributed
immensely to the development of the local economy. The fighting skills of
Majorcan soldiers were greatly valued within the Roman legions. However, the
Roman rule ended in the 5th century when the Vandals and the Gunderic captured
Majorca.
In the year 534, the island was re-captured by the
Eastern Roman Empire under Apollinarius. Many churches were built under the
Roman rule and Christianity thrived in the region. During the early 8th
century, Majorca was constantly attacked by the Muslim raiders who came from
the North African region. The Balearic Islands were conquered by Issam
al-Khawlani in the early 10th century and a new era of prosperity began under
the Emirate of Cordoba. You can witness several historic sites on the island
during your Majorca holidays
that give you some important insights into the glorious period when the region
was ruled by the Moors.
The North African rule of this island ended when it
was annexed to the Crown of Aragon under the name Regnum Maioricae. The Spanish
rule on the island has continued ever since, although the region saw many
turbulent times until the mid-20th century. Majorca was transformed into an
attractive tourist destination after 1950 when foreign visitors began arriving
on the island for their holidays. Since the beginning of the 21st century,
massive urban redevelopments have transformed the entire island. As a result,
you can find many hotels and resorts that offer a wide range of accommodations
in Majorca today. The redevelopment works have also attracted many immigrant
workers from countries of South America and Africa.
Your Lanzarote
holidays would also allow you to know the history and culture of yet
another beautiful Spanish island.
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