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Mallorca, headquarters

Mallorca is located off the northeast coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, ahead of Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and together they form one of the 17 autonomous communities of the Spanish state.

Mallorca is the most populated island in the Balearic archipelago and the second in Spain. Its capital is Palma, with a little more than half a million inhabitants, followed in importance by the municipalities of Calvià and Manacor.

Mallorca, due to its exceptional weather conditions and its remarkable scenic beauty, has the privilege of being considered a paradise for millions of visitors.

How to get there

Air transport: The most comfortable and fast way to reach the island. The Airport of Palma de Mallorca is the third in importance of the Spanish set, only surpassed by the airport of Madrid-Barajas and the airport of El Prat-Barcelona. Hundreds of airplanes arrive daily from other parts of Spain and from the main European capitals.

Sea transport: Mallorca has two ports destined for passenger traffic, the Port of Palma, the main port of the island, and the Port of Alcudia. From the Port of Palma there are connections with Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Denia. The port of Alcudia serves as an alternative to Palma in terms of freight traffic and natural connection between Mallorca and Menorca, as well as link with that of Barcelona.

How to get around

Mallorca has an extensive network of roads, with good signage and given that the distances are short, it is very easy to move from one place to another. To move around the island, there are several options, by car, which allows greater freedom of movement; or to travel in Mallorca by train or bus and even by bicycle, since, during the last years, the cyclist network has expanded. The easiest and most comfortable way to get around the city of Palma and its surroundings is by public transportation or by bicycle:

Urban bus (EMT): The Municipal Transport Company manages the urban transport of Palma and surroundings. The city has 29 lines that directly or indirectly cover the whole city of Palma and the neighboring municipalities of Marratxí, Calvià and Llucmajor. There are different rates and allowances, including children from 5 to 12 years old and elderly people who have the citizenship card can travel for free.

Intercity Bus (TIB): There are other intercity bus lines that allow you to reach any other point on the island and leave from the Intermodal Station next to the Plaza de España, in the center of Palma.

Bicycle: Palma City Council offers BiciPalma, a public bicycle system for short trips around the city. It has a bike path of more than 81 km. If you do not have the citizen card from which you can get long-term subscriptions, you can opt for the time rates, in which the first 30 minutes of travel are totally free.

Subway: Also, from the Intermodal Station in Palma, there are two Subway lines. One is for the municipality of Marratxí and the other line is for the University, but also has several stops at Son Castelló polygon, the largest on the island and which welcomes thousands of workers.

Practical information

Weather:
- Average temperature: Except for the high mountain, the average temperature is between 16 and 18º C, in summer the maximum is 29 / 31º C and minimum in the winter nights of 5 / 9º C.
- Annual sunshine: average of 300 days of sunshine, makes the Balearic Islands one of the most pleasant places in Europe.
Languages: There are two official languages: Catalan, own language, and Spanish, the official language of the Spanish State; Although it is usual to hear different languages, due to the large flow of tourists.
Health: Mallorca has a wide range of excellent public and private health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, family doctors, maternity services, dentists, medical specialists and nursing services. Centers often have polyglot employees.
Education: There are three main options in schools in Mallorca: public schools, private-agreed schools and exclusive private schools (some of which are Spanish and other international). The school is mandatory for all children residing in Spain between the ages of 6 and 16 but can also enroll in pre-school at 3 or 4 years and complete the bachelor's degree from the age of 16.

Mallorca also has the University of the Balearic Islands (public) and several private centers for specific studies.