1. 1. Cosmina Andreea CARBARU MIEADR IEA, GROUP 8104 Mihaela Florentina NICULICI MIEADR IEA, GROUP 8104 University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, Romania 59 Mrti Blvd, District 1, 011464, Bucharest, Romania Acknowledgements Coordinating teachers: Mihai FRUMUELU Mihaela CIOBANU STUDENTS SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM USAMV MIEADR 2015 folklore touristic attractions local culture unique traits Palma de Mallorca is a Spanish city, capital of the Island of Mallorca and the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. It is located in the western part of the Mediterranean Sea and southwest of the Island of Mallorca, about 250 km east of the Iberian Peninsula. Palma's culture, due to the constant immigration, is based on the multicultural influences of many places that have twinned with proper shutters customs. The folklore of the island is characterized by its elegant and ceremonial dances, as well as its melodious songs , among which is worth noting : El Parado , Fandango , Jota, So de Pastera which is one of the most typical of Mallorca dances. Known for its sun and beach tourism , also it has a beautiful old town and the Cathedral of Santa Mara de Palma de Mallorca, Bellver Castle , the Castle of San Carlos , the Almudaina Palace . The landscape of the island is graced with coves , beaches and cliffs on the coast, while inside there are typical Mallorcan villages and mountains with heights of 1,500 meters. It is a scenic and cultural richness which invites you to explore every inch of Mallorca and deepen the island cuisine. BIBLIOGRAPHY http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palma_de_Mallorca http://www.spain.info/es/que-quieres/ciudades- pueblos/grandes-ciudades/palma.html In meals and meetings, usually familiar , it is typical to eat Porcella chopped roasted with potatoes and seasoned with herbs of the island, such as rosemary . The best sweet is the Ensaimada often taken at breakfast. rural regions