| Majorca, the largest and most densely | | | | array of performances throughout the year. |
| populated of the Balearic Islands, is a | | | | |
| nation rich in culture. | | | | November sees the beginning of the opera |
| | | | season in Majorca. Three large opera |
| As one of the most popular holiday | | | | performances will be held at the Teatre |
| destinations in the Mediterranean, Majorca | | | | Principal in Palma, including Madam |
| attracts over a million visitors every | | | | Butterfly. Young opera enthusiasts will have |
| holiday season. Beach lovers everywhere seem | | | | the opportunity to enjoy a concert and |
| to be drawn to the crystal blue waters, white | | | | discussion session with the performers. |
| beaches and intense cultural celebrations. | | | | |
| | | | In addition to the variety of musical |
| In recent years, the Sa Pablo Jazz Festival | | | | performances throughout the year, Palma has |
| has been the highlight of many holidays. The | | | | more art galleries than other cities of |
| 2008 jazz festival takes place from March | | | | comparable size. The third Thursday in |
| through December. The 10-month fiesta offers | | | | September is a very special time for Palma's |
| performances by some of the greatest jazz | | | | art enthusiasts. Every gallery, museum and |
| performers in the world. Several venues will | | | | cultural center will remain open until late |
| be open for the festival. | | | | evening to offer a unique experience for art |
| | | | lovers. |
| Performances take place in the Palma | | | | |
| Auditorium, Vellver Castle as well as free | | | | Low cost airfares from many points in Europe |
| concerts in Palma's main square. Majorca's | | | | to Majorca make it very convenient to attend |
| 300-plus days of sunshine make it the ideal | | | | your favorite performances. Planning your |
| place for an extended festival of this sort. | | | | Majorcan holiday or arts-filled weekend has |
| | | | never been easier or more convenient. Many of |
| Jazz saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis lends his | | | | the low-cost airlines offer multiple flights |
| soothing sounds to the festival this year. | | | | into Palma daily. |
| Kenny Barron, in trio with Kiyoshi Kitagawa | | | | |
| and Francisco Mela, will also be appearing. | | | | Locating accommodation in Majorca or even in |
| The Mississippi Mass Gospel, Portea Jazz Band | | | | Palma is simply a matter of taste. In |
| and Barbara Hendricks also have scheduled | | | | historic Palma, visitors will find |
| performances for the 2008 festival. | | | | self-catering apartments and townhomes. |
| | | | |
| The former bandleader of Return to Forever, | | | | Beach lovers will likely head for the hotels |
| Chick Corea, has a scheduled performance on | | | | and resorts near one of Majorca's many |
| November 11, 2008. Bassist Stanley Clarke, | | | | beaches. Those who are looking for a truly |
| also formerly of Return to Forever, has | | | | unique experience and privacy should look |
| already performed to great acclaim a former | | | | into renting an apartment or villa in rural |
| Miles Davis sideman Lee Konitz and free jazz | | | | Majorca. |
| bassist Charlie Haden also have scheduled | | | | |
| performances for the coming festival. | | | | Many people visit Majorca for the beaches |
| | | | alone. Rural Majorca offers an entirely |
| Diana Krall, recently named Best Female | | | | unique holiday experience. The island's |
| Vocalist at the 4th annual Canadian Jazz | | | | interior is comprised of rolling hills and |
| awards ceremony, will also perform in August. | | | | gently sloping valleys. Accommodations in |
| The International Sa Pobla Jazz Festival also | | | | rural Majorca include private villas and |
| presents free jazz concerts in Palma during | | | | farmhouses. If you choose to find |
| the two-week Alcudia Jazz Festival in | | | | accommodation inland, renting a vehicle for |
| September. Music enthusiasts, young and old, | | | | the duration of your stay is highly |
| from around the world will enjoy the wide | | | | recommended. |