Enclosed by the Sera de Tramuntana, a tough mountain range which runs the length of the northwest coast, and a ridge of hills bordering the southeast shores, lies a giant flat plain that early spring turns into a sea of almond blossoms, known as the "snow of Majorca". Hikers will find their efforts rewarded by the breathtaking scenery of the Serra de Tramuntana or the spectacular views from solitary lookouts, such as the Ermita de Betlem, the terrace of the Franciscan monastery Nuestra Señora de Cura and the Cap de Formentor. Children will love the caves of Porto Cristo and Artà with their fantastic limestone formations and underground lakes. Luxurious resorts on sundrenched beaches offer friendly and excellent service, and the local cuisine holds delicacies apt to excite even the most discriminating palate.