The Bridge to Mallorca Exists Only in the Song—and That’s Exactly Why It Endures
The Group Behind Mallorca’s Musical Postcard
Spanish group Los Mismos made “El puente” famous, with its memorable fantasy of a bridge connecting mainland Spain and Mallorca.
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Who made “El puente” famous?
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Is there a bridge between mainland Spain and Mallorca?
No bridge connects mainland Spain with Mallorca.
How do people travel from mainland Spain to Mallorca?
Mallorca is reached from mainland Spain by air or sea.
What is the Spanish song “El puente” about?
“El puente” imagines a bridge to Mallorca as a symbol of longing for the island.
Is “El puente” the official anthem of Mallorca?
“El puente” is associated with Mallorca but is not its official anthem.
Why has “El puente” stayed associated with Mallorca for so long?
Its simple bridge fantasy turns the longing for Mallorca into a lasting musical image.
Can you still hear “El puente” in Mallorca?
The song may surface at gatherings, in holiday memories or on oldies radio in Mallorca.
Would a permanent bridge to Mallorca change the island?
A permanent bridge could affect Mallorca’s landscape and traffic as well as its transport links.
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