Most people know Mallorca for beaches, nightlife and sunshine. But the island hides stories, traditions and facts that surprise even frequent visitors. Here are ten things you probably didn\u2019t know about Mallorca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While everyone speaks Spanish, the local language is Mallorqu\u00edn<\/strong>, a variety of Catalan. You\u2019ll hear it in markets, villages and on street signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some olive trees in the Tramuntana mountains are more than 1,000 years old<\/strong> \u2013 and still produce olives today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mallorca is home to spectacular caves like Cuevas del Drach<\/strong>, with one of the largest underground lakes in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The composer Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin<\/strong> and writer George Sand stayed in Valldemossa<\/strong> in 1838\/39. Their time on the island inspired music and literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Locals drink Hierbas Mallorquinas<\/strong>, a herbal liqueur made from island plants \u2013 usually after dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The wooden Tren de S\u00f3ller<\/strong> connects Palma and S\u00f3ller. It\u2019s been running since 1912 and is one of the most scenic train rides in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Almost every village has its fiesta mayor<\/strong> in August \u2013 with fireworks, music and dancing until sunrise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mallorca also has dramatic rocky coves and hidden bays, like Sa Calobra<\/strong> and Cala Dei\u00e0<\/strong>, where cliffs meet the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The island has over 70 wineries<\/strong>, many in the Binissalem region, producing excellent reds and whites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it\u2019s famous for sun, the Tramuntana mountains<\/strong> can get snow in winter. Locals sometimes drive up just to play in it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most people know Mallorca for beaches, nightlife and sunshine. But the island…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n2. The Olive Trees Are Centuries Old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. The Island Has a Hidden Underground World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Chopin Spent a Winter Here<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. Mallorca Has Its Own Liqueur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. There\u2019s a Train From 1912 Still Running<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7. August Means Fiesta Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Not All Beaches Are Sandy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
9. Mallorca Grows Its Own Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
10. Snow Is Possible!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n