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Region: Spain
Full Name: The Balearic Islands
Capital City: Palma de Mallorca
Language Spoken: Catalan and Spanish
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39? 30? N 3? 00 E
Spain
Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Highest point: Pico de Teide, in Tenerife which is part of The Canary Islands 3,718 m
No land boundaries - archipelago
Low risk of any Natural Hazards
Some of Spain's natural resources include coal, led, copper, and mercury.
Arable land: 24.75%
Permanent crops: 9.29%
Other: 65.96% (2011)
A tax of between €1-2 per person (around £1.55) per day is set to be struck upon tourists this Summer (2016) who are travelling to The Balearic Islands. Popular tourist destinations for British Nationals including Ibiza, Mallorca, Formentera and Menorca, will hit their tourists with the tax, which will apply to all holidays taken after the 1st July 2016, even if they are already booked. The costs only apply to tourists aged 14 or over. So if staying on the islands for more than two weeks, it means a family of four with children over the age of 16 could pay up to £70 extra. However, there is a way of making the tax cheaper. If you travel between November and March then the tax is cut by around 50%. The extra charge is being classed as an “eco-tax,” which will help the islands look after the natural land and culture, and also help to invest more into popular tourist attractions.
The Balearic Islands are also looking at banning Tourist’s cars this Summer (2016) to avoid major congestion and gridlocks over the busier periods.
Situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic Islands mostly enjoy pleasant temperatures for the majority of the year. In Summer, the temperatures are enjoyable and not too excessive, whilst in the Winter months, it is cooler and some showers can be expected.
The Balearic Islands are 1 hour ahead of The UK.
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Majorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands. The island, along with Ibiza, Minorca and Formentera form an archipelago off of eastern Spain.
Capital: Palma de Mallorca (Also city of the Balearic Islands)
An environmental tax was introduced in 2016 taxing tourists travelling to Majorca, Ibiza, Minorca, and Formentera. The tax differs depending on the number of people travelling and the type of accommodation you intend to stay in. The additional charge was introduced in order to look after the natural land and culture, and help to further invest in popular tourist attractions.
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Ibiza makes up one of the Balearic Islands. The island, along with Majorca, Minorca, and Formentera form an archipelago off of eastern Spain.
Capital: Ibiza Town
An environmental tax was introduced in 2016 taxing tourists travelling to Ibiza, Majorca, Minorca, and Formentera. The tax differs depending on the number of people travelling and the type of accommodation you intend to stay in. The additional charge was introduced in order to look after the natural land and culture, and help to further invest in popular tourist attractions.
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Minorca makes up one of the Balearic Islands. The island, along with Majorca, Ibiza, and Formentera form an archipelago off of eastern Spain.
Capital: Port Mahon
An environmental tax was introduced in 2016 taxing tourists travelling to Majorca, Ibiza, Minorca, and Formentera. The tax differs depending on the number of people travelling and the type of accommodation you intend to stay in. The additional charge was introduced in order to look after the natural land and culture, and help to further invest in popular tourist attractions.
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Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands. The island, along with Majorca, Ibiza, and Minorca form an archipelago off of eastern Spain.
Capital: Sant Francesc Xavier
An environmental tax was introduced in 2016 taxing tourists travelling to Majorca, Ibiza, Minorca, and Formentera. The tax differs depending on the number of people travelling and the type of accommodation you intend to stay in. The additional charge was introduced in order to look after the natural land and culture, and help to further invest in popular tourist attractions.
Get a QuoteTotal: 1.103 million (2014)
Spain
0-14 years: 15.4% (male 3,791,781/female 3,575,157)
15-24 years: 9.6% (male 2,370,289/female 2,212,511)
25-54 years: 45.9% (male 11,158,451/female 10,752,197)
55-64 years: 11.4% (male 2,662,055/female 2,799,379)
65 years and over: 17.6% (male 3,582,643/female 4,833,478) (2014 est.)
Spain
Total: 46.1
Male: 40.4
Female: 42.9
Spain
0.81% (2014 est.)
Spain
9.88 births/1,000 population (2014 est.)
Spain
8.5 deaths/1,000 population (2014 est.)
Spain
7.24 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2014 est.)
Spain
At birth: 1.07 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
15-24 years: 1.07 male(s)/female
25-54 years: 1.04 male(s)/female
55-64 years: 0.98 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.74 male(s)/female
Total Population: 0.99 male(s)/female (2014 est.)
Spain
Life expectancy at birth: total population: 81.47 years
male: 78.47 years
female: 84.67 years (2014 est.)
Spain
1.49 children born/woman (2015 est.)
Throughout most of the year, lightweight cotton would be suitable for the climate, with a raincoat and warmer wear throughout the Winter months.
Lunch usually happens from 2pm and dinner from 10pm, 9pm at the earliest. However if you are staying in a hotel resort, then there is normally food available all day long.
In business surroundings, it is most likely Spanish Nationals will speak fairly good English and will not need a translator.
During the starting months of 2015, The Balearic Islands crime rate dropped by 5.3% compared with the same period in 2014. In the months of January, February and March, The Balearic Islands had 11,370 crimes and offences registered compared to the 2014 rates of 12,010 registered crimes and offences. The Spanish crime rate is low, however the crimes that do occur are usually in the form of street crimes, with con-artists using distraction techniques against tourists. It is recommended that you carry minimal valuables on you while out in the streets.
Many of the Balearic hotels are set for beach holidays. The islands are home to a vast array of well-rated hotels across all of the islands, with tourists usually choosing to stay in hotels with a rating of 3-5*. However the Islands have some beautiful Villas, Chalets, and apartments to offer also.
Compared to the elderly generations in Spain, the majority of the youthful generation generally speak a little English; whereas the older generations do not tend to speak much English at all.
In business surroundings, it is most likely Spanish Nationals will speak fairly good English and will not need a translator.
The Balearic Islands have the same electricity voltage and frequency as The UK (230 V, 50 Hz), meaning that all British electrical appliances can be used on the Islands. However you will need to take a power plug adaptor.
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The Islands have a very good variety of clubs, cafes and restaurants with seafood being a big part of Balearic food. 10% is the usual tipping percentage in higher end restaurants across The Balearics, whereas 5% would be ample in smaller restaurants and cafes.
Night Life
The Balearic Islands are home to some of the best known places for nightlife, Mallorca and Ibiza. They hold some of the most famous and largest nightclubs in the World. Over the Summer months, the island’s nightlife scene has become famous for attracting young people between the ages of 18 and 30 from all over the World.
When travelling to The Balearic Islands your passport must have been issued within the past 10 years.
Tourists from countries within the European Union are not required to have a Visa, no matter of the purpose or length of their trip to The Balearic Islands. Nationals from countries beyond the European Union do not need a Visa for stays within 90 days.
A tourist's passport does not need an extended validity period when visiting the whole of Spain, including The Canary and Balearic Islands, it just needs to be valid for your time away.
UK applicants should consult the Spanish Visa Application Centre
http://www.vfsglobal.com/Spain/UK/
There are no entry requirements to Spanish territories for a traveller with HIV.
Although there is no departure tax when leaving the islands, a tax of between €1-2 per person (around £1.55) per day is set to be struck upon tourists this Summer (2016) who are travelling to The Balearic Islands.
UK Spanish Embassy
Address: 20 Draycott Pl, London SW3 2RZ
Tel: 020 7589 8989
USA Spanish Embassy
Address: 2375 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 20037 Washington, D.C.
Tel: 202-452-0100
The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office warn that their is a high terror threat in Spain. Although The Spanish Authorities are taking measures to do as much as they can against terrorism in their country, it is advised to always be vigilant and report any abnormal behaviour.
Website: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
The Balearic Islands currency is The Euro.
There are currently no currency restrictions within The Balearic Islands.
Spanish banks are usually open Monday to Friday from around 8:30 am to 2:30pm.
Currently the exchange rate for The Pound Sterling to the Euro is €1 = £0.79.
Credit cards a widely accepted in Spanish cash machines and super markets, however some small restaurants and shops do not accept credit cards.
Dental care is a available in The Balearic Islands. As well as private travel insurance, each British National should have an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). You can get your EHIC by phone (0845 606 2030), online or from the Post Office.
Pharmacies can be found on The Spanish Islands with a green cross either outside the shop or in its window.
Having an EHIC card will allow you to access the basic health care provided in Spain, at a discounted rate. It will also allow you to access medication or treatment for already existing conditions. 118 is the number to call for the Italian Emergency Services should you need their assistance.
There are currently no specific concerns to be worried about.
When travelling to The Balearic Islands, you should be up-to-date with your routine jabs including MMR, Polio and your yearly flu jab. It is also advised to be vaccinated against Rabies, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, preferably 4-6 weeks before you are due to travel. It is always best to check with your GP to make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccinations.
There are currently no major disease risks across the Balearic Islands.
There are currently no entry requirements.
There are currently no disease outbreaks in The Balearic Islands.
The Majorca daily first begun in 1963 and targeted British nationals living in or just visiting the island. The bulletin informs its audience of all events happening in predominantly the Balearics and the UK, but also on news from around the world.
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