Palma de Mallorca History. First occupied by the Romans, Palma de Mallorca came into being in 123BC under Quintus Caecilius Metellus Balearicus, after whom the Balearic Islands are named. The Romans developed Mallorca, encouraging salt mining and olive cultivation as they went.Mallorca is at its scenic best in the gnarled ridge of the Serra de Tramuntana, the imposing mountain range that stretches the length of the islandās western shore, its soaring peaks and plunging sea cliffs intermittently intercepted by valleys of olive and citrus groves and dotted with some of the islandās most attractive towns and villages. Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca, Spain: See Tripadvisor's 402,743 traveler reviews and photos of Palma de Mallorca tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in December. We have reviews of the best places to see in Palma de Mallorca. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
The last census in Mallorca was in 2012. At that time a good 876,000 inhabitants lived on the island - 400,000 of whom live in the island's capital, Palma de Mallorca, making up almost 50% of the island's population. In terms of population, the municipality of CalviĆ is the second largest municipality on the island, followed by Manacor.
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