Calvia

The municipality of Calvia, with its 2160 inhabitants is the second largest town and is located in the west of the island of Mallorca. To the municipality of Calvia in 17 smaller towns, which were gradually incorporated belong. The municipality has a 54 km long coastline and vast forests of the interior. Calvia has 300 sunny days a year.
The economic basis Calvià based mainly on tourism. More than 1.4 million tourists visit each year Calvia. In the municipality of Calvia, there are 267 companies that belong to the tourism industry and a total of 123 982 hotel beds. There are many restaurants, bars and shops. Of tourism on the farm, which is offered in Calvia, began very small, but has now found its followers. It is intended for people who prefer to holiday in a quiet place in a rural environment, and thus offers a different, more personal and natural form of relaxation away from the usual hustle and bustle of tourism.

History

The culture that has left its mark on Majorca, the Arab culture. King James I in 1229 brought back the Christian faith to Mallorca. Saint John is revered here, so the lamb on the crest. Calvia and Palma were the two focal points in the conquest of Mallorca. To commemorate this event, a cross was erected on the site, where the monarch has first touched the ground. The first traces of human civilization lead back to the year 2000 BC. They were mostly farmers and ranchers. The early sixties, tourism came to Calvia and neighboring communities.
Most important archaeological finds: Alemany Naveta, Puig de Sa Morisca, Turo de Ses Abelle, Sat Mesquida

Sights

Mansions and rustic fincas
Church of Sant Joan Baptista
Hall and Parish Church

Beaches and countryside

At the 54 km coastline there are numerous beaches and about 100 km due to land because the area is also popular for hikers.

Sports

Calvia has swimming pools, golf courses, marinas and yacht clubs, tennis courts, equestrian facilities, fitness center, soccer fields, etc., so that any active athlete gets his money.

Interesting Links

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvia
Portals Vells http://www.teleweb-mallorca.com/GB/paginas/076_portals_vells_en.html