Even in winter, some Spanish islands still present a mild climate. Here, nature awakens with the flowering of almond and orange trees and landscape get coloured of unique shades. Yes, we are talking about the stunning Balearic Islands, a small piace of paadise emerging from the Mediterranean Sea.
Do you want to discover why visiting the Balearics is an excellent idea? Check out the best things to see and do on these islands during winter months and start planning your holiday!
The flowering of the almond and orange trees is always a wonderful sight. The plants begin to bloom in the end of December and landscapes get covered by white small flowers.
There are various itineraries that make you admire the beauty of flowering. On the island of Mallorca you can go to Llucmajor or to other central localities like Sierra de Tramuntana and Son Servera, as these towns host the incredible Almond Blossom Festival between the end of January and the beginning of February. otherwise, you can choose to visit Ibiza and take part to "Llum d'Ametller", which is a special night walk between the almond trees of Santa Agnès de Corona, followed by a typical dinner based on torrada and sobrasada (a typical salami). At the end of the walk, you can also stop in one of the lovely traditional villages to taste some almond preparations: one of the best-known dishes are Gatò de l'Almendra, a flourless cake served with barley or almond ice cream, and Coca de Torró, a sweet made of wafer filled with almond nougat.
For sports lovers, the Balearics offer plenty of opportunities to practice outdoor activities.
For example, you can jump on your bicycle to enjoy some beautiful rides surrounded by nature! The entire territory of Formentera can be visited by bike, while Mallorca and Ibiza offer hundreds of cycle paths, suitable for all levels of preparation.
Nordic walking can also be practiced in all the islands, thanks to the coastal paths connecting the most beautiful beaches. In Formentera, there are 32 "green" itineraries covering a total of 100 kms that can be travelled by foot, bicycle or Nordic walking in order to discover the rosy waters of Ses Salines, Ses Illetes beach, or the beautiful Faro de La Mola.
How can we not consider the important historical sites located on these islands? Mallorca and the other smaller islands present some noteworthy places to visit if you like archeology and history.
For example, in Menorca, you can take a military path called "ruta fortificada" to discover the history of the island, passing from the port of Maó, the Fortress of the Mola and the castle of San Felipe. Also, don't forget to see the towers of the prehistoric site of Talaiot and to follow the "ruta Britanìca" in search of traces of the English domination!
Instead, Ibiza offers you the possibility to visit the Punic necropolis of Puig des Moulins watching a unique thatrical performance: this is surely the best way to appreciate its beauty!
Finally, if you like being surrounded by flora and fauna, go visit Menorca's natural park, called S'Albufera d'Es Grau, as you can admire many rare species of birds in a wonderful environment!
So take advantage of the winter season to get to know the Balearic islands! Stay away from the crowd of tourists and enjoy the tranquility of these beautiful islands in this period.
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© Alice Pilastri
