In the Balearic Islands, Catalan is the official language spoken. Each island, including Majorca, has its own regional variation. The local dialect is known as Mallorquin. In many of the resorts, especially in areas popular with holidaymakers, most hospitality staff will also speak English. On paper, Catalan looks like a cross between French and Spanish and is generally easy to read if you know those two languages. However, you’re likely to find menus and tourist information available in several languages, including English.