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Christians and Moors Fight in Soller - Majorca

If you find yourself around the Soller area of Mallorca on the 10th of May,  a trip to the port will give you the experience of a battle between the Christians and the Moors. Don’t worry though because it is the yearly re-enactment of the time when King Jaime of Spain routed the Moors from Mallorca. In fact, there are many such occasions on the island, but the Soller ‘battle' starts off the ‘season’.

Important Phone Numbers to Know in Majorca

Emergency

• All Emergencies – 112 (free-of-charge), equivalent to UK 999
  • Medical Emergencies – 061
  • Palma’s Fire Brigade – 080
  • Rest of Majorca Fire Brigade – 085
  • Civil Guard emergency (Guardia Civil) – 062
  • National Police emergency (Policia Nacional) – 091
  • Local Police emergency (Policia Local) – 092

Alcudia

Two miles inland from the beach you will find the old fortified town of Alcudia with its walls built up by King Jaume I in about 1300 A.D. The town is excellent to stroll round, and you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to eat and drink as you take in its charming streets. There is a market held on Tuesdays and Sundays - and, as is usual with Majorcan markets in general, it is best to make an early start!

Torrent de Pareis

To get to the Torrent de Pareis, make your way north towards Inca, follow the road for Selva and then on to Caimari. After a while you will then start to see the signs for Sa Calobra. The road, with its hairpin bends and classic views, takes you ever downwards to your ultimate destination.

Alcudia Beach

A family favourite, Alcudia's beach is located on the North coast of Majorca. It boasts the largest beach in Majorca, stretching out over 7KM and is perfect for all swimmers, as the water gets gently deeper. Alcudia beach is actually 4KM and joins Playa de Muro beach which is a further 3KM. You can't tell where one stops and the other starts to be honest.