The Balearic Islands consist of 151 islands off the east coast of Spain, though only five are inhabited. The highest point is Puig Major on Mallorca, standing at 1432 meters above sea level. The flag features red and yellow reflecting the islands' association with Aragon, and includes the emblem of Palma de Majorca in the canton. Local cuisine features cheeses from Menorca and an abundance of seafood, while popular sports include football, golf, and badminton. Major tourist attractions are the beaches and Ibiza is known as a party island but has historical sites as well.

1. Balearic
Islands
Perry Clark
Term 3 2012
Spanish project

2. Facts
The Balearic Islands has a total
of 151 islands
Only five of the Islands are
inhabited
(Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza,
Formentera and Cabrera)
The highest point of the Balearic Islands is the Puig Major on
Mallorca, with an altitude of 1432 metres above sea level.
The highest point of the Balearic Islands is the Puig Major on
Mallorca, with an altitude of 1432 metres above sea level.

3. Flag
The red and yellow colours reflect that there an association.
The field is the same as the flag of Aragon, which the islands
belonged to in medieval days. The canton (upper left) is the
emblem of Palma de Majorca, the island's capital city.

4. Food
Cheese has been produced
since early times in Menorca.
Every town in Menorca has a
cheese making industry.
Throughout Menorca, you will find a great selection of fish and
shell fish,
With sardines, sole, red mullet, squid, prawns, lobster and
mussels.
They also like sweet pastries

5. Sports
Football
Golf
Badminton

6. Places
To Visit
The islands have amazing beaches
Ibiza is the third largest Balearic Island
It is best known as the “Party Island”,
but there is also a lot more to this Island.