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Discover Mallorca with Kids

Discover Mallorca with Kids

Traveling with children can reshape how we see a place. Timetables stretch, priorities shift, and attention lingers on the small, often overlooked details like lizards on a wall, a rock shaped like a face, or the echo inside a stone tower. With its layered landscapes and accessible size, Mallorca lends itself naturally to family exploration. Beyond the beaches, the island offers a mix of nature, culture, and history that engages young travelers and their adults alike. Walking trails, ancient…

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Talaies on Mallorca: All Along the Watchtowers

Talaies on Mallorca

„Pirates in sight!“ was a terrifying alert for hundreds of years, when the island was repeatedly raided by corsairs. Until, in the late 16th century, watchtowers were built along the entire coastline. The talaies on Mallorca formed a network of outlooks and points of communication. What used to be essential to protect the island from invaders is now an attractive destination for hikes and excursions.   Fire and Smoke  As soon as a potential attacker was sighted, the watchmen on the tower either…