Binissalem facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Binissalem
Municipality and town
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Binissalem Location in Majorca Show map of Majorca Binissalem Location in Balearic Islands Show map of Balearic Islands Binissalem Location in Spain Show map of Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Balearic Islands
Province	Balearic Islands
Island	Majorca
Comarca	Raiguer
Area
• Total	11.49 sq mi (29.77 km2)
Elevation	456 ft (139 m)
Population  (2018)
• Total	8,316
• Density	723.49/sq mi (279.34/km2)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)

Binissalem (Catalan pronunciation: [binisəˈlɛm]) is a charming town in Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is located in the Raiguer area of the island. Binissalem is famous for being the heart of Majorca's wine region, known as Binissalem DOP. A "DOP" means "Denomination of Origin Protected," which is a special label for food and drink products from a specific area.

Getting Around Binissalem

Binissalem has its own railway station. You can easily travel by train from here to other towns. Frequent trains connect Binissalem to Palma, the capital city, and also to Inca, Sa Pobla, and Manacor. This makes it simple for people to visit or commute.

Famous People from Binissalem

Binissalem is home to some talented athletes who have become well-known:

• Miguel Ángel Moyà (born 1984) is a professional football (soccer) player. He has played as a goalkeeper for several teams.
• Alba Torrens (born 1989) is a professional basketball player. She is known for her skills on the court and was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the EuroBasket Women 2017 tournament.