1 Easy Access 6 Transport Infrastructure Palma's International Airport is one of the leading Thanks to Mallorca’s tourist industry, it has a airports in Europe and offers hundreds of routes to over sophisticated, fast network of motorways connecting 70 destinations with increased flight schedules and Palma to the farthest points of the island within an new routes starting in 2019. Direct flights to all major hour and a half by car. European cities operate throughout the year enabling investors to travel for short stays or even commute. 7 Capital City 2 A destination in its own right, Palma offers a Climate combination of culture, architecture, boutique hotels, Mallorca’s climate offers an average of 300 days of shopping and gastronomy. The city has developed sunshine per year with warm summers and mild winters around its Old Town dominated by Palma’s Cathedral. where temperatures rarely fall below 12 degrees. Many historic buildings have been restored and the Providing perfect conditions to enjoy outdoor life city is thriving with regular new openings and social/ and sports year-round. The island’s natural light has cultural activities year-round. inspired many artists over the years and is a welcome relief for northern European visitors. 8 Healthcare Mallorca offers high level of professional healthcare 3 Safety in quality private and social security hospitals and cli- Security forces have years of experience in keeping nics. The main international hospitals have multi-lin- the island safe for visitors including the Spanish Royal gual departments. In addition, there are leading Euro- Family and security is easier to control and enforce pean specialists working here who have also made the at the island’s borders. Traditional family ethics and island their home. values are very much a part of everyday life particularly in the villages. 9 Education There are 15 international schools in Mallorca offering 4 Varied Landscape pre-school to pre-university education catering to Mallorca’s attraction is its varied landscape creating overseas and local residents. Children can be taught completely different areas; the Serra de Tramuntana in their mother tongue whilst learning Spanish and Mountains dominate the centre of the island extending other languages. The University of the Balearics offers over 92 km from the southwest to the far northern tip. a range of degrees together with a reputable catering Mountain scenery gives way to the flat planes ending and hospitality college. at the coast that dramatically change from the rugged west to the sandy beaches of the east. 1 0 Cultural and Social Life 5 Sporty Mallorca There is plenty to do in Mallorca with a year-round The island enjoys a reputation as a leading destination social/cultural calendar of events, that appeals to a for sports with top facilities including 23 golf courses, wide audience, from concerts, wine and gastronomy 47 marinas & ports, over 400 km of hiking routes, 1,250 to sports tournaments, beach parties in summer and km cycling routes and sports centres including the Rafa traditional fiestas throughout the year. The yacht Nadal Tennis Academy. Mallorca hosts many events marinas of Puerto Portals and Port Adriano also throughout the year and international teams make it their organise music, classic car and sports events. base for winter training.