Majorca - a little something for everyone
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Majorca is the main island of the group that forms an archipelago called the Balearic Islands. Located in the Mediterranean off the east coast of the Spanish mainland, Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Majorca is also the most popular of the islands.
According to the 2005 census, the population of the city of Palma was 375,048. The population of the entire area was estimated to be 517,285; the 12th-largest urban area of Spain. Approximately half of the total population of Majorca lives in Palma.
Majorca started to develop as a tourist hot spot in the 1920's. Today, Majorca sees more than six million visitors each year, yet ninety-five percent of vacationers concentrate in only five percent of its territory. Less developed areas of this elegant island are ripe for new development and prime property commands a great premium. It seems more people than ever before want to live on or invest in the gorgeous island of Majorca. Majorca is known as the Mediterranean Lady and it offers a little something for everyone.
The Spanish housing ministry released figures stating that housing prices rose by 9.1% during 2006; down from 12.8% in 2005. This presents an excellent time to shop for a deal of your own private spot of heaven, Majorcan style. Property prices remain competitive when compared with other regions of Spain.
Buyers from Russia, Sweden, France and Ireland are jumping on the band wagon that was once dominated exclusively by Brits and Germans. Majorca's leading international real estate marketing company is Kuhn & Partner. The company presently has twenty sales offices in Majorca and Ibiza in the Balearic Islands as well as in Germany. Leading agents in the area show little sign of slowing down. An agent is an excellent starting point to find properties that accommodate individual investment needs and tastes. The rich culture and history of Menorca are a large attraction for visitors and homebuyers alike, making it a peaceful place to live and experience serenity.
However, there is far more to Majorca than the sea, the sand and the sun. Atmosphere is conducive to everything else in life, surroundings, weather, healthy diet and lifestyle and especially state of mind. Tourists and home buyers alike are attracted to the
Majorca unique subtropical climate offering peace of mind year around. Soft breezes rolling in from the Mediterranean sea adds to the simple charms and personalities of wonderful lifestyle. Healthy diets of fresh vegetables, fruit, fishes and olive oil constitute a better quality of life. European chefs and sommeliers present culinary delights, cooking savory meals with natural juices and fresh herbs.
Discover Gothic architecture treasures, beautiful almond and olive groves, small sun bleached hilltop villages and white beaches galore. Take a stroll along the quiet city and find yourself surrounded by chic shops full of treasures. Hike along ancient mountain paths. Visit romantic villages mountainside and the historic castles set in the rolling hills of the island. Majorca is dynamic with its dramatic mountains, hidden coves and various historical archeological sites.
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Aming the Majorca holiday details offered at YourMajorca.net are companies who offer Majorca holiday villas and for those considering staying in a hotel, there are plenty of beach front ones and deals for holidays in Majorca in 2008 with companies like Thomson holidays and Thomas Cook travel agencies.
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