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Majorca

an island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands; tourism. Capital: Palma. Pop.: 730 778 (2002 est.). Area: 3639 sq. km (1465 sq. miles)
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For further info or to book flights visit monarch.co.uk Monarch operates year-round flights to Majorca from London Gatwick and Manchester and flights during the summer season from Leeds Bradford, Birmingham and London Luton airports with fares, including taxes, starting from PS41.99 one way (PS89.98 return).
The companies, Thomson and First Choice, own properties in Majorca, including Thomson Couple's Hotel Luabay Galatzo, First Choice's SplashWorld Majorca, and soon to open new Holiday Village from First Choice.
The beautiful island of Majorca, the largest of the Balearics, has certainly seen some changes since I first visited its empty, dune-like shores (er...
Majorca police immediately launched Operation Cage to close the ports and airport to prevent the bombers' escape.
Majorca has seen a rise of 5% in under-21 British bookers and a 3% increase in those aged 21-30, according to the Co-operative Travel company.
1 did not qualify for the World Matchplay, so he is instead chasing the 72,000 Ryder Cup points on offer to the winner in Majorca. He was evens to make the European team for next year's clash with the USA when the qualifying process began, but is now as short as 1-10 with Blue Square to win a place on Bernhard Langer's team.
And while Majorca does have the typical Med attractions of sun, sea and sizzling nightlife, it is the incredible beauty which is the real attraction.
Utzon has a deep attachment to the island of Majorca, and has known it for much of his life.
One wrote on Twitter: "Bye Bye Majorca. Me and my money will be welcomed somewhere else.
Vueling launched services from Cardiff to Alicante, Barcelona and Palma de Majorca in summer 2012, before adding the Malaga route the following year.
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