- Composition
- The Balearic Islands are part of Spain. The main islands are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, linked by ferries, and Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza are also linked by air.
- Currency
- The euro. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but cash is useful at markets, in small cafes and on remote beaches.
- Sockets
- European sockets of types C and F, 230 V, 50 Hz. Phones and chargers from Kazakhstan work without an adapter.
- Emergency
- The single number 112 works across Spain. Save it and your accommodation address in your phone, especially before a boat trip or a hike.
- Time difference
- In winter the Balearics are 4 hours behind Kazakhstan, in summer 3, because Spain switches to summer time. Keep this in mind when booking flights and calling home.
- Language
- The official languages are Spanish and Catalan (with local variants). English is spoken in hotels and resorts, but in small villages a translator is useful.
- Opening hours
- Dinner in Spain is late, and some shops and small venues close in the middle of the day. Outside the summer season many places open less often, so it is worth checking opening hours online.
- Transport
- A rental car is the easiest way to see an island, but parking in town centres can be hard. Buses run between settlements, and taxis are best ordered in advance, especially at night.
- Entry
- Check current entry rules for citizens of Kazakhstan before the trip.