Who wouldn't want to jump into the turquoise, calm sea without wearing bothersome bathing attire? These must be American tourists, since the only one who's naked is the dog.

You see these small fishing vessels all over the Balearics. We've seen them out in Palma harbor in calm seas. Our understanding had been that fishing in the Med is limited to squid and octopus, but we've seen them catch other fish in their nets.

This fortified church in San Francesc once mounted guns on its tower. It is the only building of any size in the largest town on the island. The pedestrian shopping street nearby sells pareos, the soft, multicolored wrap worn by women over their beachwear, sombreros (hats) to keep away the sun, and local souvenirs.

The landlocked town of El Pilar de la Mola first appears to be quite empty. Eventually, we discovered that it supports an artisan's community. This mosaic-clad marketplace holds an arts market twice a week. Although our timing prevented us from visiting the market, the shops all around the area are open all day, and metalcrafters, potters, and jewelers work while you watch in each of their studio/shops.