Physical description of the Balearic Islands
The Balearic archipelago comprises the islands of Majorca (3,640.11 km²), Minorca (701 km²), Ibiza (572 km²), Formentera (83.24 km²), Cabrera (15.69 km²) and adjacent islets.
Mallorca has a varied terrain, with its highest point being Puig Major (1,432 metres) in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Menorca is a low-lying island, with a maximum height of 358 metres at Monte Toro. Ibiza is mountainous, with a maximum height of 475 metres at Sa Talaiasa, and Formentera is the lowest and flattest.
Located in the Mediterranean Sea off the Iberian Peninsula.
The geographical coordinates are between 40º5’48’ and 38º40’30’ north latitude and between 1º12’47’ and 4º19′ east longitude.
Physical description of the Balearic Islands
The Balearic archipelago comprises the islands of Majorca (3,640.11 km²), Minorca (701 km²), Ibiza (572 km²), Formentera (83.24 km²), Cabrera (15.69 km²) and adjacent islets.
Mallorca has a varied terrain, with its highest point being Puig Major (1,432 metres) in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Menorca is a low-lying island, with a maximum height of 358 metres at Monte Toro. Ibiza is mountainous, with a maximum height of 475 metres at Sa Talaiasa, and Formentera is the lowest and flattest.
Located in the Mediterranean Sea off the Iberian Peninsula.
The geographical coordinates are between 40º5’48’ and 38º40’30’ north latitude and between 1º12’47’ and 4º19′ east longitude.
Climate
In general, the climate in the Balearic Islands is Mediterranean, very regulated and stable thanks to the effect of the sea. In summer, the Azores high pressure system dominates. Temperatures rise significantly, especially the sea temperature. Winters are relatively mild with average monthly temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius.
The island of Mallorca is protected from north-northwesterly winds by the mountain range known as the Serra de Tramuntana, whose highest peak reaches 1,410 metres. The rest of the island is flat, with the exception of a few hills.
Menorca is a flat island, exposed to stronger winds, especially the Tramuntana, which is usually persistent, cold, dry and strong.
Climate
In general, the climate in the Balearic Islands is Mediterranean, very regulated and stable thanks to the effect of the sea. In summer, the Azores high pressure system dominates. Temperatures rise significantly, especially the sea temperature. Winters are relatively mild with average monthly temperatures above 10 degrees Celsius.
The island of Mallorca is protected from north-northwesterly winds by the mountain range known as the Serra de Tramuntana, whose highest peak reaches 1,410 metres. The rest of the island is flat, with the exception of a few hills.
Menorca is a flat island, exposed to stronger winds, especially the Tramuntana, which is usually persistent, cold, dry and strong.