Balearic Islands

1. Which is the largest of the Balearic Islands? 

Answer: Majorca


2. The Tramuntana mountain range dominates the landscape of which island?

Answer: Mallorca


3. What type of stone provides the distinctive white cliffs found on some of the islands?

Answer: Marès


4. Which Balearic island is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve due to its unique ecosystem?

Answer: Menorca


5. What endangered reptile species is found on Cabrera Island?

Answer: Albatross gull


6. The Talayots are ancient stone structures found on which island?

Answer: Menorca


7. Which city was founded by Romans and boasts a well-preserved Roman amphitheater?

Answer: Pollensa, Mallorca


8. What musical style originated on Mallorca and features bagpipes and drums?

Answer: Ball de Bot


9. Which traditional dance involves participants forming human towers?

Answer: Castells


10. What language, along with Spanish, is spoken by many residents of the Balearic Islands?

Answer: Catalan


11. What seafood dish, featuring rice and shellfish, is considered a Balearic specialty?

Answer: Paella de marisco


12. Which local grape variety is used to produce the island's signature wine?

Answer: Manto Negro


13. What popular water sport attracts tourists to the Balearic coast?

Answer: Scuba diving, snorkeling, or sailing (any could work)


14. Cala Mesquida on Mallorca is known for its extensive what?

Answer: Fine white sand beach


15. The Caves of Drach on Mallorca are famous for their underground what?

Answer: Lake Martel, one of the largest underground lakes in the world


16. Which famous pop star owns a house on Ibiza?

Answer: David Guetta (others like Kylie Minogue or Usher could also be accepted)


17. What nickname does Mallorca have due to its production of a specific vegetable?

Answer: Island of artichokes


18. The Coves dels Hams cave system on Mallorca is also known as the "Fairy's Tears" Caves for what reason?

Answer: The way water droplets forming on the stalactites resemble teardrops


19. The Balearic Islands are a popular filming location for which type of movie?

Answer: Period dramas or historical epics


20. What's the name of the mascot for the Balearic government?

Answer: La Goleta, a traditional wooden sailing boat



Type By Munmi Hazarika