What is the history of the Balearic slinger?
What is the history of the Balearic slinger? It was from the 5th century B.C. onwards that the Carthaginians realised the great strength and accuracy of Balearic slingers. They were recruited in their wars against the Greeks in Sicily (410 BC) and also participated in the first Punic war against the Romans (264 BC).
Why is Majorca full of Germans?
Not all Germans who came to the island were travellers that spent only the summer season, some of them established there as their place of residence. In fact, after the Nazi party took the power, thousands of Germans emigrated to Majorca, as they felt safe in the democratic Spain of the second Republic.
Is Majorca full of Brits?
The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.