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The average temperature in the Balearic Islands in October was 17.7 C with an anomaly of -1.1 C. The mean temperature in Mallorca and Minorca was 17.7 C and the anomalies were -1.1 C and … I am thinking of coming for a week and making a holiday of it. The peak summer months (July and August) are the only time where it’s too hot to enjoy outdoor activities. However, the Cordoban emirate disintegrated in civil war and partition in the early eleventh century, breaking into smaller states called taifa. [18], The Phoenicians took possession of the islands in very early times;[19] a remarkable trace of their colonisation is preserved in the town of Mago (Maó in Menorca). The weather prediction service inThe Balearic Islands is based on a calculation which takes into account historic data from the last 10 years, as well as predictions based on certain criteria such as air temperature, humidity, water temperature, wind speed and sunshine. Now nominally both Byzantine and Umayyad, the de facto independent islands occupied a strategic and profitable grey area between the competing religions and kingdoms of the western Mediterranean. 19. s. 59; Varro, R. R. iii. Welcome to Mumsnet's holiday forum. In 902, the heavy use of the islands as a pirate base provoked the Emirate of Córdoba, nominally the island's overlords, to invade and incorporate the islands into their state. The averages from 1981 to 2010 are the latest available data; these numbers are updated every 10 years. The crusade sacked Palma in 1115 and generally reduced the islands, ending its period as a great sea power, but then withdrew. The British re-occupied the island after the war but, with their military forces diverted away by the American War of Independence, it fell to a Franco-Spanish force after a seven-month siege (1781–82). He observed it was the Phoenician equivalent for lightly armoured soldiers the Greeks would have called γυμνῆτας/gymnetas. [20] The Romans, however, easily found a pretext for charging them with complicity with the Mediterranean pirates, and they were conquered by Q. Caecilius Metellus, thence surnamed Balearicus, in 123 BC. It is said that the mothers allowed their children to eat bread only when they had struck it off a post with the sling. The Balearic Islands are pretty windy, especially from October to April, due to the mild, southwest wind that blows in bad weather, and to the northern wind that blows from France. I think mid October onwards can be a bit hit and miss. October weather can be a bit mixed. Find out what testers thought of Surcare sensitive range, Read what Mumsnet users thought of NatWest's Island Saver game, Sign up here to test Stikins® stick on name labels. The month's totals are averages of weather data collected during 1971 to 2000. However, during the French Revolutionary Wars, when Spain became an ally of France, it came under French rule. What about the algarve? These nine comarques are then subdivided into municipalities (municipis), with the exception of Formentera, which is at the same time an insular council, a comarca, and a municipality. xiv. The Balearic Islands: Seven-day weather forecast. If you were looking for kids to be able to play in pool, you'd really need somewhere (in Balearics) with a properly heated one IMO. [28] The population of the two islands is stated by Diodorus at 30,000. 89; Diodorus, but Pliny praises their wine as well as their corn, xiv. The climate pleasant in that area in the month of october. In 2007 there were 29,189 Germans, 19,803 British, 17,935 Moroccans, 13,100 Ecuadoreans, 11,933 Italians, and 11,129 Argentines. Also it was very breezy on the beach. [14], Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, the Balearic Islands unsurprisingly have typical Mediterranean climates. In 1184, an expedition was sent to recapture Ifriqiya (the coastal areas of what is today Tunisia, eastern Algeria, and western Libya) but ended in defeat. The former was the name used by the natives, as well as by the Carthaginians and Romans,[11] while the latter probably derives from the light equipment of the Balearic troops γυμνῆται/gymnetae. [7] The islands' culture and cuisine are similar to those of the rest of Spain but have their own distinctive features. The first week of October is the warmest with an average temperature of 20°C. As slingers, they served as mercenaries, first under the Carthaginians, and afterwards under the Romans. Menorca fell in 1232 and Ibiza in 1235. Between 2016 and 2017 people from other parts of Spain moved to the Balearics, while the foreign population declined by 2,000. The main islands of the autonomous community are Majorca (Mallorca), Menorca/Minorca (Menorca), Ibiza (Eivissa/Ibiza), and Formentera, all popular tourist destinations. It was very wet everywhere on Med I seem to remember - think Rome flooded etc. The Balearic Islands are also a paradise for you, with an ideal climate in October. The Weather on the Balearic Islands. This treaty—signed by the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Portugal as well as the Kingdom of Spain, to end the conflict caused by the War of the Spanish Succession—gave Gibraltar and Menorca to the Kingdom of Great Britain, Sardinia to Austria (both territories had been part of the Crown of Aragon for more than four centuries), and Sicily to the House of Savoy. The tension between the kingdoms continued through the generations until James' grandson James III was killed by the invading army of Peter's grandson Peter IV at the 1349 Battle of Llucmajor. We went to Mallorca for a few days at Oct half-term last year. What's The Weather Like in Crete in October? ad Lycophr. The Balearic Islands were frequently attacked by Ottomans and Barbary pirates from North Africa; Formentera was even temporarily abandoned by its population. Averages. I would go to the Canaries if I wanted a beach / pool holiday in October. While the Baltic states of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea are nice destinations any time of year, they are particularly lovely in autumn, especially during the early part of the season. [9] In Latin, it is Baleares. Meanwhile, in the summer, the temperatures can go well above the Canaries, which have a … According to the Lycophron's Alexandra verses, the islands were called Γυμνησίαι/Gymnesiae (γυμνός/gymnos, meaning naked in Greek) because its inhabitants were often nude, probably because of the year-round benevolent climate. Went mid October. What is the weather like then? The tables below give October averages for the hours of sunshine and number of sunny days at dozens of cities throughout Spain. The Weather on the Balearic Islands. These casaments are traditionally formed by grouping together several cubic houses to form a defensive block with windows open to the east (against heat), sharing their collective precious water resources, whose residents decide and plan common collective works. It rained about 3 days out of the 2 weeks. (Diodorus) The three slings were of different lengths, for stones of different sizes; the largest they hurled with as much force as if it were flung from a catapult; and they seldom missed their mark. Chance of Cloudy Day 0 %. [24] They were celebrated for their cattle, especially for the mules of the lesser island; they had an immense number of rabbits, and were free from all venomous reptiles. Founded in 1916, it is the oldest club in the islands, and won its only Copa del Rey title in 2003[40] and was the runner-up in the 1999 European Cup Winners' Cup.[41]. The continued presence of British naval forces, however, meant that the Balearic Islands were never occupied by the French during the Napoleonic Wars. All these cases are in Majorca, and they were the result of 894 tests, which gives a positive test rate of 6.6%, therefore above the World Health Organization target of five per cent. I went to the Canaries in Feb, which is no guarantee of particular warmth, but were fairly lucky with weather. BALIARUM. Based on average water temperature observations over the past ten years, the warmest sea in Balearic Islands in October was 23.3°C (in Cala Llombards), and the coldest water 22.6°C (in Arenal d'en Castell). ; Agathem. You’ll find this an ideal time to visit if you like high temperatures and thinner crowds. When DD and I went to Rome one October half term it was getting dark by about 5pm. Answer 1 of 2: What might be best for a family of 3 with a 2 year old in late September / early October? 533; Eustath. (Orelli, No. ap. The Balearic Islands have some of Europe's finest all year round weather for which to enjoy the outdoors. The below-listed climatic data of the capital Palma are typical for the archipelago, with minor differences to other stations in Majorca, Ibiza, and Menorca. Get the monthly weather forecast for Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. All overall; Temperature; Bad weather; Sunbathing; Swimming; Wind; Humidity Practically all residents of the Balearic Islands speak Spanish fluently. The official name of the Balearic Islands in Catalan is Illes Balears, while in Spanish, they are known as the Islas Baleares. [15], Little is recorded on the earliest inhabitants of the islands, though many legends exist. Led by Ugo da Parlascio Ebriaco and Archbishop Pietro Moriconi of the Republic of Pisa, the expedition included 420 ships, a large army and a personal envoy from Pope Paschal II. With barely 1.1in over 5 days, rain may be scarce during your journey. The term "Balearic" derives from Greek (Γυμνησίαι/Gymnesiae and Βαλλιαρεῖς/Balliareis). But the common Greek name of the islands is not Βαλεαρεῖς/Baleareis, but Γυμνησίαι/Gymnesiai. In October sea water temperature throughout Balearic Islands warms above 20°C and it is enough for a comfortable bath. [25] Amongst the snails valued by the Romans as a diet was a species from the Balearic isles called cavaticae because they were bred in caves. Each one of the three main islands is administered, along with its surrounding minor islands and islets, by an insular council (consell insular in Catalan) of the same name. Low Temperature 15 °C 59 °F. October 4th 2007 I remember started with blue skies and sun but in the afternoon we had a hurricane with torrential rain and by the evening it was clear again. Autumn, in particular the months of October and November, is the rainiest period, but the rains are not abundant throughout the year, on average there is less than 500 mm of rainfall per year. High Temperature 25 °C 77 °F. The weather in October at destinations both near and far from home makes it a great month to go away. What with many post-summer deals and the half term holiday, families, friends, and couples often leave their big break till this time of year. Balearic Islands Weather October Averages, Spain. The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the autonomous community was 32.5 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 2.7% of Spanish economic output. The 2007 Statute of Autonomy declares the Balearic Islands as one nationality of Spain. But the expanding influence of the Italian maritime republics and the shift of power on the Iberian peninsula from the Muslim states to the Christian states left the islands vulnerable. In addition, Diodorus Siculus writes that the Greeks called the islands Gymnesiae because the inhabitants were naked (γυμνοί) during the summer time. For centuries, the Balearic sailors and pirates had been masters of the western Mediterranean. If you were looking for kids to be able to play in pool, you'd really need somewhere (in Balearics) with a properly heated one IMO. The next-largest foreign groups were the Romanians; the Bulgarians; the Argentines, numbering at 6,584; the French; the Colombians; and the Ecuadoreans, numbering at 5,437. I had a full week of rain in Majorca in October once.The Algarve is geographically similar.If you want playing in the pool warmth you need to go further south. Historically, these structures had been used for defensive purpose as well, and were more tied to the local Catholic church and parishes (notably after the Reconquista). 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Discuss all international travel here, including both shorthaul and longhaul trips. Latest radar to 1:30pm, 07/09 over the Balearics - with some severe storms currently affecting Ibiza and Formentera and near Palma - storms bringing a risk of flash floods, hail and strong gusts - wettest so far still Es Capdellà # Mallorca with 99.4mm. The islands' most prominent football club is RCD Mallorca from Palma, currently playing in the second-tier LaLiga 2 after relegation in 2020. Ausc. In 1514, 1515 and 1521, the coasts of the Balearic Islands and the Spanish mainland were raided by Turkish privateers under the command of the Ottoman admiral, Hayreddin Barbarossa. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. So not typical. Don't forget that the days are much shorter as well. They went into battle ungirt, with only a small buckler, and a javelin burnt at the end, and in some cases tipped with a small iron point; but their effective weapons were their slings, of which each man carried three, wound round his head (Strabo p. 168; Eustath. 8. After the fall of Carthage in 146 BC, the islands seem to have been virtually independent. The islands had a very mixed population, of whose habits several strange stories are told. The island of Menorca was a British dependency for most of the 18th century as a result of the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. Hmm all good points. Would it be a bit daft to expect warm enough weather for the kids to play in the pool at October half term?Wondering where to go that's not as far as the canaries. [10], The Balearic Islands are on a raised platform called the Balearic Promontory, and were formed by uplift. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous. Answer 1 of 3: Thinking of taking October half-term break with the children; we usually stay self-catering. At that time the islands had 23,919 Moroccans, 19,209 Germans, 16,877 Italians, and 14,981 British registered in town halls. In 1469, Ferdinand II of Aragon (king of Aragon) and Isabella I of Castile (queen of Castile) were married. @Elloello I think it's a gamble. In the month of october, the mean temperature in Palma De Mallorca is 72°F (maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 70°F). 12; Aelian, H. A. xiii. The prosperous islands were thoroughly sacked by the Swedish Viking King Björn Ironside and his brother Hastein during their Mediterranean raid of 859–862. We stayed somewhere very deliberately with a properly heated pool and it still made a huuuge difference. The islands have a Mediterranean climate, and the four major islands are all popular tourist destinations. [26] Their chief mineral product was the red earth, called sinope, which was used by painters. Half-term in our local authority this year (don't know about yours) is set as the last week of October which is pretty darn late in the season for the Med. You can jump to a separate table for each section of the country: East, Northeast, Northwest, Central, Balearic Islands and South of Spain. Went mid October. Daytime temperatures usually reach 22°C in Santa Ponsa in October, falling to 13°C at night. The expedition also received strong support from Constantine I of Logudoro and his base of Porto Torres. contact us The Islander S.L. Chance of Snow … Fearing reprisals, the inhabitants of the Balearics rebelled against the Almoravids and accepted Almohad suzerainty in 1187. The largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca enjoys warm weather in October even though it’s autumn. Get the monthly weather forecast for Arenal d'en Castell, Balearic Islands, Spain, including daily high/low, historical averages, to help you plan ahead. Strabo; but Florus gives them a worse character, iii. There’s differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain … In november, maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 65°F (for an average temperature of 65°F). [34] Other languages, such as English, German, French and Italian, are often spoken by locals, especially those who work in the tourism industry. Of the various theories on the origins of the two ancient Greek and Latin names for the islands—Gymnasiae and Baleares—classical sources provide two. Don't forget that the days are much shorter as well. ; Dion Cass. Risk with the weather? Plin. In ancient times, the islanders of the Gymnesian Islands (Illes Gimnèsies) constructed talayots, and were famous for their skill with the sling. Answer 1 of 2: Hi, I am thinking of doing Palma marathon in October. How warm is the sea around the Balearic Islands in October? Crete/Cyprus/Sicily are further south than Ibiza, I've dive Greece the week before half term and it was hot. There are around eight hours of glorious sunshine each day in Majorca, the Balearic Islands in October - that's plenty to spend at the beach or pool, working on your tan. It’s also the driest of the islands, expecting just 30mm of rain across the month. In July 2005, we only could find a DOR ‘Algerian’ False Smooth Snake (Macroprotodon cucullatus) in the excessive summer heat of Mallorca. In addition to the Pisans (who had been promised suzerainty over the islands by the Pope), the expedition included forces from the Italian cities of Florence, Lucca, Pistoia, Rome, Siena, and Volterra, from Sardinia and Corsica, Catalan forces under Ramon Berenguer, Hug II of Empúries, and Ramon Folc II of Cardona came from Spain and Occitan forces under William V of Montpellier, Aimery II of Narbonne, and Raymond I of Baux came from France. Both were extremely fertile in all produce, except wine and olive oil. The ‘Depresion Aislada en Niveles Altos’ (Isolated Depression at High Levels), or cold snap, swept in overnight and is now sitting right … The archipelago forms an autonomous community and a province of Spain, with Palma de Mallorca as the capital. The Balearic Islands were then incorporated directly into the Crown of Aragon. 7. s. 12: the two writers are speaking, in fact, of different periods. Related topics: UK holidays & day trips, skiing, camping & campervans. [37], Circa 2016 the islands had 1,107,220 total residents; the figures of Germans and British respectively were 20,451 and 16,134. The story, preserved by Lycophron, that certain shipwrecked Greek Boeotians were cast nude on the islands, was evidently invented to account for the name Gymnesiae (Ancient Greek: Γυμνήσιαι). Make sure you also check out Bobby's report and Matt's report.. Hit and miss again. 58. s. 83, xxxv. The overall weather comfort index is: Excellent (Rating between 80% and 100%) Good (Rating between 60% and 79%) Average (Rating between 40% and 59%) Bad (Rating between 20% and 39%) Very bad (Rating between 0% and 19%) The Balearic Islands: Weather forecast October. PRAE LEGATO INSULAR. The longest days in Balearic Islands are in June, with an average of 14.9 hours of daylight per day.December has the shortest days with an average of 9.4 hours of daylight per day.. Aristot. Though it was sit on beach weather I probably wouldn't go at that time again. The sunniest days in Balearic Islands are in July which has the most hours of sunshine per day with an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day, making it a very sunny and pleasant month with long bright days. [27] Their resin and pitch are mentioned by Dioscorides. The insular council of Mallorca is further subdivided into six comarques; three other comarques cover the same territory as the three remaining insular councils. Ibiza also recently became one of the world's top yachting hubs attracting a wide among of charter yachts[44] and the world's second most expensive marina in the world. Muhammad ibn Ganiya, the Almoravid claimant, fled to Palma and established his capital there. Strabo, Mela; Pliny l. c., viii. Never been to Balearics or Canary Islands. The rest of Mallorca quickly followed. The will created a new Kingdom of Mallorca from the Balearic islands and the mainland counties of Roussillon or Montpellier, which was left to his son James II. As you know, the Canaries in Oct would be a much safer bet. Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox. Balearics Oct half term? I find a weather website called Climates to Travel can be quite useful for looking at average temps/ rainfall for specific areas within countries. I know it is end of season and from other messages I have read the weather has a tendency to change in October (but can be good as well). 6. s. 8, xviii. and the resemblance to the Greek root ΒΑΛ (in βάλλω/ballo) is accidental. The part of the Mediterranean east of Spain, around the Balearic Isles, was called Mare Balearicum,[29] or Sinus Balearicus.[30]. You are more likely to get better weather in the Canaries. You are more likely to get better weather in the Canaries. You can have beautiful warm sunny days but they can be interspersed with the odd day of heavy rain. For each destination, Easyvoyage's weather tool gives you temperature and rainfall indicators, along with wind force and direction and sunrise/sunset times. Notwithstanding their celebrity in war, the people were generally very quiet and inoffensive. The cuisine of the islands can be grouped as part of wider Catalan, Spanish or Mediterranean cuisines. The two largest islands (the Balearic Islands, in their historical sense) had numerous excellent harbours, though rocky at their mouth, and requiring care in entering them (Strabo, Eustath. Hit and miss again. Spain retained it under the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Tzetz. Chafing under the vassalage, James joined forces with the Pope Martin IV and Philip III of France against his brother in the Aragonese Crusade, leading to a 10-year Aragonese occupation before the islands were restored in the 1295 Treaty of Anagni. Is It Hot In Crete In October? ), or, as seen in other sources, one round the head, one round the body, and one in the hand. Chance of Fog Day 0 %. However, in late 533 or early 534, following the Battle of Ad Decimum, the troops of Belisarius reestablished control of the islands for the Romans. The Balearic Islands have some of Europe's finest all year round weather for which to enjoy the outdoors. The Balearics have a more temperature climate, which means that during winter temperatures here can go as low as 0°C, so this is no beach weather by any means. WEATHER experts are predicting a warm autumn for the Balearics, with average or below normal rainfall for the time of year. Amongst the minor islands is Cabrera, the location of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.
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