The Balearic Islands [a] are an archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The archipelago forms a province and autonomous community of Spain, with Palma de Mallorca being its capital and largest city.

Balearic Islands, archipelago in the western Mediterranean Sea and a comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of Spain coextensive with the Spanish provincia (province) of the same name. The archipelago lies 50 to 190 miles (80 to 300 km) east of the Spanish mainland.

Mar 10, 2021 · The Balearic Islands are an extension of the Iberian Peninsula’s sub-Baetic cordillera, with a sill close to Cape Nao of Alicante Province linking the two. The islands are of varied terrains, characterized by lowlands, plateaus, and undulating hills.

Apr 30, 2023 · Our complete guide to the Balearic Islands — made up of Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera — includes when to go, how to get there, and where to stay and eat.

The Balearic Islands are popular stops on cruises, especially the ports of Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza. There are also regular ferries between Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and mainland cities such as Barcelona, Valencia, and Denia (Alicante province).

The Balearic Islands (official name, Catalan: Illes Balears) are an autonomous community of Spain, formed by the Balearic Islands Province. The main islands are Mallorca (English: Majorca), Minorca , Ibiza (also called Eivissa) and Formentera .

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