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Palma Metro
The Palma Metro (, []) is a Medium-capacity rail transport system, light metro system in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The system is operated by the Consorci de Transports de Mallorca (CTM). , the system consists of a single line, the M1, with nine stations, linking Palma's city centre with the University of the Balearic Islands on the edge of the city. Between 2013 and 2022 there existed a second line, the M2, which ran between Palma and the town of Marratxí. In 2016, the Palma Metro carried 1.2 million passengers, an average of 3,288 per day. History Construction began in 2005 and the line fully opened to passengers on 25 April 2007. The project had cost 312 million euros. However, the line was forced to suspend its operations just five months after opening, due to repeated flooding in the tunnels. Services restarted on 28 July 2008 after a 46% cost overrun. In November 2012, the announced that a second metro line would be added to the system, operating on a route that would ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palma De Mallorca
Palma (, ; ), also known as Palma de Mallorca (officially between 1983 and 1988, 2006–2008, and 2012–2016), is the capital and largest city of the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. The Cabrera Archipelago, though widely separated from Palma proper, is administratively considered part of the municipality. History Palma was founded as a Ancient Rome, Roman camp upon the remains of a Talaiotic settlement. The city was subjected to several Vandal raids during the fall of the Western Roman Empire, then reconquered by the Byzantine Empire, then colonised by the Moors (who called it ''Medina Mayurqa'') and, in the 13th century, by James I of Aragon. Roman period After the conquest of Mallorca, the city was loosely incorporated into the province of Hispania Tarraconensis, Tarraconensis by 123 BC; the Romans founded two new cities: ''Palma'' on the south of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inca, Spain
Inca () is a town on the Spain, Spanish island of Mallorca. The population of the Municipalities of Spain, municipality is 32,137 (2018) in an area of 58.4 km2. There is a junction railway station, station on Mallorca rail network, Mallorca's rail network with trains to Palma de Mallorca, Palma, the island's capital, to Sa Pobla, and to Manacor. Inca is home of the footwear company "Camper (company), Camper". Inca was known for its wine cellars. The town, like its neighboring municipality Binissalem, was a mass producer of wine from the 17th to 19th centuries when phylloxera destroyed the industry and its inhabitants turned to other activities such as tanning and leather craftsmanship. Many old wine cellars are being used as restaurants for serving traditional Mallorcan dishes like ''sopes mallorquines'', ''tombet'' and ''gató d'ametlles''. Twin towns – sister cities Inca is Sister city, twinned with: * Lompoc, California, Lompoc, United States * Telpaneca, Nicaragua R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parc Bit
The Parc Bit is a science and technology park located in the outskirts of the city of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Many innovation research centres of enterprises related with tourism are placed here, such as Trivago or Microsoft. It was opened in 2002 and currently around 2,500 employees work there. It is located near the University of the Balearic Islands. References {{coord, 39.6378, N, 2.6310, E, source:wikidata, display=title Palma de Mallorca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferrocarril De Sóller
The Ferrocarril de Sóller (; ), acronym FS, is an interurban railway and the name for the company which operates the electrified narrow-gauge tracks running between the towns of Sóller and Palma on the Spanish island of Mallorca (stopping at various smaller towns such as Bunyola and Son Sardina). The historic electric train takes a route north from the capital across the plains, winding through mountains and 13 tunnels of the Serra de Tramuntana, finally ending in the large railway station of the northern town of Sóller. Work began on the railway in 1911 on the profits of the orange and lemon trade, which at the time was booming. For this reason, it is sometimes known as the Orange Express. The train is now not only a mode of transport between these two key Mallorcan settlements, but also an attraction in itself, as of 2019 carrying over 1 million passengers a year. At the official prices charged at the station, single tickets from Palma to Sóller or vice versa cost € ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Son Costa / Son Fortesa Station
Son Costa / Son Fortesa is an underground station of Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) and Palma Metro in Palma on the island of Majorca, Spain. The station is located at the northeasterly end of Miguel Fleta Street. Access from the outside is through two separate entrances for each mode of transportation, without any connection inside the station. Each service has an island platform An island platform (also center platform (American English) or centre platform (British English)) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway inte ... with tracks on each side. References Palma Metro stations Railway stations in Spain opened in 2007 {{Spain-metro-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palma Intermodal Station
Palma Intermodal Station () is the main railway station of Palma de Mallorca, Palma on the island of Majorca, Spain. It is located at the Plaça d'Espanya in the centre of the city and is also known as ''Palma Plaça d'Espanya''. Overview The facility was officially opened 1 March 2007, which is the "Day of the Balearic Islands", a local public holiday which celebrates the islands' Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomy. The Metro commenced operation 25 April 2007. The station is fully accessible for persons with reduced mobility. Car parking and bicycle racks are available. Services Trains of Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca and the Palma Metro both use the station. The Ferrocarril de Sóller station is on the other side of the street. Gallery Mallorca Palma Estació intermodal asv2023-04 img3.jpg, Station entrance Palma, historia trajno vapora 1.jpeg, Heritage Steam locomotive, steam train on platform See also *Majorca rail network *Ferrocarril de Sóller References E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manacor
Manacor () is a town and Municipalities of Spain, municipality on the island of Mallorca, part of the Spanish Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is the second-largest town in Mallorca, after the capital of Palma de Mallorca, Palma. The municipality features tourist attractions such as Porto Cristo, site of the famous Caves of Drach, and Cales de Mallorca. Manacor has one of the busiest street markets on the island, held every Monday morning. Manacor is famous for high-quality wood furniture manufacturing and artificial pearls. History The first indications of human occupation in the area of Manacor go back to 2000-1200 BC. Of this period are the artificial coves as burial places (''cova de s'Homonet'' at Son Ribot, ''Mitjà de ses Beies'' at Sa Sínia Nova, etc.), and a type of construction similar to the ''naveta'', either isolated or grouped in villages, which were used as living spaces (''sa Marineta'', ''s'Hospitalet Vell'', e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sa Pobla
Sa Pobla () is a small Municipalities of Spain, municipality in the district of Raiguer on Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands. It is a terminus on the Majorca rail network. The town is in the north of the island. It has an area of , stretching from the Serra de Tramuntana, the Plan and the Bay of Alcúdia. It comprises three very different areas: the Marjal, fertile plains in large part devoted to irrigated agriculture; l 'lagoon, a large area of scenic and ecological value where the streams and San Miguel de Muro (of Almadrà). References External linksOfficial website Sa Pobla, Populated places in Mallorca {{Balearics-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marratxí
Marratxí () is a municipality in the Raiguer region of Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands of Spain. As of 2005, it has a population of 28,237 and an area of 54 km2. It is also a station on the Majorca rail network. It became a municipality on 9 November 1932. There is no central town in the municipality; instead, it is an agglomeration of the villages of Pont d'Inca (16,518), Pla de na Tesa (3,304), Pòrtol (2,640) and Sa Cabaneta (5,748) - where the district council buildings are located. Economy The local economy is dominated by agriculture; however, significant employment is provided by traditional pottery manufacture and the large shopping complex at Pont d’Inca. Marratxí's population has increased rapidly since the mid-1990s due to the proliferation of new developments around the historical villages, since the municipality has good road—and to a lesser extent rail—links to nearby Palma. Notable landmarks Marratxí Church dates to the early 18th centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mallorca
Mallorca, or Majorca, is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the List of islands in the Mediterranean#By area, seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the island, Palma, Majorca, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983. There are two small islands off the coast of Mallorca: Cabrera, Balearic Islands, Cabrera (southeast of Palma) and Dragonera (west of Palma). The anthem of Mallorca is "La Balanguera". Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is a highly popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from the Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, Ireland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 28 million passengers in 2017, with use increasing ever ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Of The Balearic Islands
The University of the Balearic Islands (, UIB; ) is a Balearic Islands, Balearic Spain, Spanish university, founded in 1978 and located in Palma de Mallorca, Palma on the island of Majorca. The university is funded by the autonomous Government of the Balearic Islands. History The origins of the university date back to 1483, when King of Aragon Ferdinand II of Aragon authorized the foundation of the in Palma, Majorca. The college was named after the philosopher and writer Ramon Llull (1232–1315). It operated until 1835, when it was closed following intense debate. After 1835, students from the Balearic Islands attended university in mainland Spain, in Cervera and subsequently in Barcelona. There was no higher education institution in the Balearic Islands until 1949, when the Estudi General Lul·lià was reinstituted under the auspices of the University of Barcelona. This initially offered courses in philosophy and philology, which were recognized by the University of Barcelona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
