Palma

Palma is the cultural and historical capital of the Balearic Islands and attracts a huge number of visitors to its wonderful array of buildings, interesting museums and galleries, excellent shopping, bustling nightlife and popular nearby beach resorts. With a lovely harbour, beautiful skyline and well ordered streets, the city is easy to tour on foot.

Palma has a very special ambience and the main sights are all grouped together at the heart of the city near the picturesque harbour. The great Gothic cathedral and Almudaina Palace stand opposite each other and are the main tourist highlights, while the nearby Arab Baths take you farther back in time and the numerous museums are sure to entice history buffs.

The proximity of the famed beach resorts of the southwest on Palma Bay is also a draw for those visiting Palma and there are some exclusive seaside havens such as nearby Illetas, with its upmarket accommodation and nearby quality golf courses.

Palma is easy to reach, being only 20 minutes by taxi or shuttle from the airport. Getting around the city, with its excellent public transport and bus networks, is also straightforward.

Palma is best visited out of the high season, when it becomes crowded and accommodation prices rise. Visiting the city in the spring is possibly the best time as the weather is cooler and fresher, and there are more bargains on offer.

Magaluf and Palma Nova
Easily the busiest and liveliest beach resorts on Majorca; they offer unrivalled nightlife and a huge array of leisure activities, not to mention gorgeous sweeping bays.

Nightlife & bars
Palma’s nightlife is the most interesting on the island, with its elegant dining and drinking areas, themed bars, nightclubs and gay and lesbian district.

Tapas bars
These traditional Spanish snack houses are scattered throughout Palma and are very popular with locals. Tapas bars offer an ideal, pre-dinner snack and are great for socialising.

Shopping
The range of shops and quality of merchandise in Palma is staggering, with local handicraft shops and renowned international stores selling everything from leather and pearls to electronics and high fashion.