Mallorca Knowledge Made Easy: Facts & Fun Quiz

 

How well do you know the most popular of the Balearic Islands?

Test your knowledge with these exciting (and sometimes tricky) questions about Mallorca – from geography to traditions!

 

---

 

Question 1: How big is Mallorca?

 

A) 2,100 km²

B) 3,640 km²

C) 4,800 km²

✅ Correct answer: B) 3,640 km²

???? This makes Mallorca Spain’s largest island – about five times the size of Berlin.

 

---

Question 2: How long is Mallorca’s coastline?

 

A) 250 km

B) 400 km

C) 550 km

✅ Correct answer: C) 550 km

???? The coastline is incredibly diverse – from fine sandy beaches to dramatic cliffs.

 

---

Question 3: Approximately how many beaches does Mallorca have?

 

A) 80

B) 150

C) 260

✅ Correct answer: C) 260

????️ From tiny coves to long stretches of sand – the island offers almost 300 bathing spots!

 

---

Question 4: How many hotels are there on Mallorca?

 

A) Around 700

B) Around 1,200

C) Around 2,400

✅ Correct answer: C) Around 2,400

???? Mallorca is a tourism hotspot – offering everything from luxury resorts to charming rural fincas.

 

---

Question 5: What were Mallorca’s windmills originally used for?

 

A) Generating electricity

B) Grinding grain and pumping water

C) Lookout points for tourists

✅ Correct answer: B) Grinding grain and pumping water

???? Especially in the south of the island, you can still see the typical water mills with their colorful blades.

 

---

Question 6: Why do Mallorcan shutters come in different colors (green, brown, blue)?

 

A) Just personal taste

B) Colors once indicated a family’s social status or profession

C) Protection from sun and insects, often chosen by regional tradition

✅ Correct answer: C) Protection from sun and insects, often regionally traditional

???? Green is the most common – it reflects sunlight and matches the sandstone façades. Farmers often chose green, craftsmen brown, and fishermen blue.

 

---

Question 7: What is the highest mountain on Mallorca called?

 

A) Puig de Massanella

B) Puig Major

C) Puig Tomir

✅ Correct answer: B) Puig Major (1,445 m)

⛰️ The summit lies in the Tramuntana Mountains and is a military restricted area – unfortunately not open to the public.

 

---

 

Question 8: What is the famous cathedral in Palma de Mallorca called?

 

A) La Catedral del Sol

B) La Seu

C) La Reina

✅ Correct answer: B) La Seu

⛪ It’s the city’s landmark and took over 400 years to complete.

 

---

Question 9: Which specialty originates from Mallorca?

 

A) Ensaimada (sweet pastry)

B) Tapas

C) Gazpacho

✅ Correct answer: A) Ensaimada

???? The spiral-shaped pastry made with lard is a classic on every Mallorcan breakfast table.

 

---

Question 10: What is a typical landscape feature of Mallorca?

 

A) Steppe

B) High mountains

C) Serra de Tramuntana

✅ Correct answer: C) Serra de Tramuntana

????️ This mountain range in the northwest of the island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

---

Question 11: Which city is the capital of Mallorca?

 

A) Inca

B) Manacor

C) Palma

✅ Correct answer: C) Palma

????️ Nearly half of the island’s population lives in or around Palma de Mallorca.

 

---

Question 12: What is the region of Binissalem famous for?

 

A) Olive oil production

B) Wine production

C) Leather manufacturing

✅ Correct answer: B) Wine production

???? Some of Mallorca’s best wines are produced here – often bearing the Denomination of Origin “Binissalem”.

 

---

Question 13: What do many professional athletes do in spring on Mallorca?

 

A) Yoga retreats

B) Cycling tours and training camps

C) Surfing

✅ Correct answer: B) Cycling tours and training camps

???? Mallorca is a cyclist’s paradise – perfect for training thanks to its mild climate and varied terrain.

 

---

Question 14: What is “Pa amb oli”?

 

A) Bread with olive oil, tomato, and ham

B) A fish dish

C) A soup

✅ Correct answer: A) Bread with olive oil, tomato, and ham

???? Literally “bread with oil” – a simple, traditional Mallorcan everyday dish.

 

---

Question 15: When is the best time to see Mallorca’s almond blossom?

 

A) January to March

B) April to June

C) September to November

✅ Correct answer: A) January to March

???? During this time, the island transforms into a sea of pink and white blossoms – a dream for photographers.