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Travel by Train:
Mallorca is known for its abundant natural beauty, and one of the best ways to experience it is to travel back in time via The Sóller Railway. Park your caboose on a vintage train made of solid mahogany, and leisurely travel about 30 miles through the Tramuntana Mountains. Your journey offers unforgettable views of the island’s splendor, and the trip from Palma de Mallorca to the charming town of Sóller takes just about an hour.

Vino Voyage:
Just a Short drive northeast of Palma is one of the most celebrated wineries in the area. Bodegues Macià Batle offers guided tours where you can see the process of making this delicate nectar, from the growing of the grapes all the way to fruition. You’ll be taken through the vineyard and down into the bottling rooms, for a complete lesson on the intricate process of old-world Spanish winemaking. When the tour is done, you can kick back in the art decorated tasting room and savor what all the fuss is about.

Museum Tour:

Although Mallorca is a great place to soak up the sun and drink Sangria, for those history and culture buffs out there, the island is rich in activities to stimulate the mind. Why not take a museum tour to discover the rich past of this small holiday island? The Mallorca Museum, situated near the Mallorca Cathedral, is one of the finest museums in the Balearics. The beautiful building located in the Palau Ayamans is almost four centuries old, and houses artifacts, and medieval and Baroque Paintings. One of the most visited spots on the island is the Museu d'Art Espanyol Contemporani, home to impressive compilations of works done by famous and relatively unknown artists. Continue to another fine contemporary art museum, Es Baluard - Modern & Contemporary Art Museum, situated in the renaissance city wall. This extensive body of art is compiled mostly of a private collection belonging to businessman Pere Serra, and features impressive works from famed artists Picasso, Miró, Tàpies, Barceló, among many others. For a history lesson about the island itself, head over to the Historic Military Museum of the Balearic Islands in the castle of San Carlos, which features fascinating chronological exhibits of the military history of the Bay of Palma. The facility even houses a scale model of The Battle of Bailén. Finally, explore the original home of Joaquin Torrens Lladó at the House Museum J. Torrens Lladó where you get a unique look into the influential artist’s progression of works from oils, drawings, watercolors, and sculptures.

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