In the year 123 BC, Mallorca was conquered by the Roman consul Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus, arguing that it was a refuge for pirates (likely traders). It was later conquered by the Vandals, by the Arabs in 903, and finally by James I of Aragon in 1229. It is now the capital of the island and of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.
Lovers of sailing will find on its coast wonderful coves and white sandy beaches where they can anchor, and more than 30 marinas where they can moor and visit places of great interest or engage in a variety of activities. High-quality gastronomy, including local specialties such as ensaimada, sobrasada, cocas, tumbet, and arroz brut...
And, 35 miles from Pollensa or Alcudia, there is Ciutadella in Menorca—what better voyage to discover an island of such incomparable beauty. About 60 miles away is Ibiza, and after anchoring in coves of unsurpassed beauty, just a bit further, Formentera with its unparalleled beaches and nearly virgin Mediterranean nature.