We have come to Palmo on Majorca> It has been a destination of choice for many British to retire, though the GFC has apparently seen an exodus of some who cannot financially manage in this little tax haven. The seafront is lined with those unfortunate bland high rise condominiums that dictate the personality of such retirement areas. However we have done a walk around the area, seen the huge Cathedral which dominates the city skyline. It is a gorgeous day the sun is shining and the balmy temperature has bought many passengers to their deck chairs. We may dine 'en suite'for lunch! It has dramatically changed for the better since the wild weather that drove us off from Malaga.Majorca was quite mountainous and the city quite hilly to walk.In the perfect weather it is easy to see the attraction of Palmo for retirement. And the port has some seriously equipped yachts, the playthings of the rich and famous.
I sounded a little cynical or sarcastic of Palmo, and I must do it justice in its architecture and history. There is obviously a big Moorish influence in style and colour and the old castle and towers bear testament to the old ramparts which fought off the hoards in ages past. These structures sit boldly beside the modern blocks of housing and holiday lets. More soon
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