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Newest Review: ... areas of Majorca, the economy of Manacor is solely dependent upon the tourism. Porto Cristo is still a very typical fishing village - whilst Manacor has a long tradition with the manufacture of quality furniture and is also the centre of the pearl industry. These artificial pearls are produced in a special process that somehow combines glass with pulverised fish scales - resulting in being barekly distinguishable from the genuine article. The focus of Porto Cristo is its natural harbour, which with its neighbouring resort of Porto Colom also - is one of the largest of the east coast. Over the years it has provided safe mooring for fish... more

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Porto Cristo - quiet retreat (426 words)
by - written on 20/02/09 (Very useful, 8 readings)
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The resort of Porto Cristo is located in the area of Manacor - and is situated on the east coast of Majorca and is about 40 miles from the airport. There are two interesting theories on how the resort got its name - which literally translates to Port of Christ. The first theory comes from 1260AD , a fishing boat carrying a crucifix was washed ashore here, and the 2nd theory is 2 oxen where carrying an icon of Christ through the town, they stopped here and refused to move any further, so the icon stayed and the town was renamed in its honour. No matter whether they are true or not, many tourists like hearing the story from the locals or the holiday reps ... Read the complete review