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the length of the island (approx 45 kilometres) runs the "main
road" rather like a herringbone, with various roads off on either
side leading to the coast. Along the main road are several small
towns with the two main towns, Mahon the captial
with its magnificient natural port and Ciudadela
at either end. There are very few original coastal villages
and very little coast road. |
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| The
North coast is dry and rocky, with high cliffs in some places
and where the sea can become quite violent when the strong north
wind blows. Here also a several virgin beaches with coarse multicoloured
sand and less vegetation than on the South side. |
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The
South side is quite different, much softer, undulating hills where
most of the main beaches will be found. Here are the busier beaches
with all the services but here also one can find small virgin coves
although usually with more difficult access.
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The
middle of the island is dedicated mostly to farming, here one
will see the rich red earth, the herds of friesian cows or the
whitewashed farmhouses |
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