The Balearic Islands are located off the eastern Spanish coast between the France and north Africa. They comprise of three major islands; Ibiza, Majorca and Minorca and three small pieces of land; Formentera, Cabrera and Dragonera.

Every year, millions of party-goers, sun-seekers and families visit the islands. They're renowned for their fantastic climate, beautiful beaches and landscape and also for their wild nightlife.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic islands. It's probably the most commercial too. Unfortunately, a lot of the countryside has been completely covered with large expanses of hotels and holiday apartment complexes. Having said that, the remaining untouched areas are well worth a visit. Mallorca is home to the capital of the Balearic Islands - Palma de Mallorca.


Ibiza is best known for its wild and extravagant nightlife. Some of the best and biggest night clubs in the whole world can be found on this small island. Apart from the clubs, Ibiza has also has amazing beaches with white sands and clear blue waters, along with spectacular inland scenery. There is also a wide range of outdoor activities and water sports that you can try. Nowadays, Ibiza attracts all types of visitors; clubbers and families alike. There's something for everyone here.

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Minorca is one of the most serene, peaceful and untouched of the larger islands. It's the last to succumb to the mass tourist invasion. A lot of the island has been protected by the government, in an attempt to slow down the rapid tourist development that has taken place on the other islands.


Formentera, an idyllic paradise, is the smallest and least developed of the islands. It's only 30 square miles in total. For years, it was known as the "forgotten Balearic". Formentera has some of the best beaches in the Balearic group; long stretches of white sandy coastline with crystal clear, unspoilt waters. Most people just visit the island for the day. There's a strict limit on the number of hotels that can be built on the island, so places to stay are limited. The bulk of the visitors are British and German.