Balearic Islands tourism of the islands. Balearic Islands The Balearic Islands (; , ; , ) are an archipelago of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea, near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The four largest islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Many minor islands and islets are close to the larger islands, including Cabrera, Dragonera, and S'Espalmador. The islands have a Mediterranean climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. Ibiza, in particular, is known as an international party destination, attracting many of the world's most popular DJs to its nightclubs. The islands' culture and cuisine
Coat of arms of Balearic Islands Coat of arms of Balearic Islands The Coat of arms of Balearic Islands () is described in the Spanish Law 7 of November 21, 1984, the "Law of the coat of arms of the Autonomous Community of Balearic Islands." Previously, by Decree of the Interinsular General Council of August 7 and 16, 1978, adopted the coat of arms as official symbol of the Balearic Islands. The blazon of the arms is: "Or, four pallets of gules differenced by a bendlet azure". The shape of the shield is traditional Iberian or curved and it is embellished with lambrequins "Or". The historians