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About Palma de Mallorca
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Mallorca, a Balearic island off Spain's Mediterranean coast, has long been known for its natural beauty – imagine clear blue waters, limestone mountains and sheltered golden beaches. Palma de Mallorca, the island's bayside capital, is urban by comparison, with waterfront hotels, galleries, restaurants and bars spread out between the city's medieval core and more modern districts.
Visits to Palma de Mallorca often begin in its old town. As you stroll the neighbourhood's labyrinthine streets, you'll encounter the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma and the 11th-century Arab Baths – a remnant of the city's Moorish past. The Royal Palace of La Almudaina, which was rebuilt during the 14th century, still hosts the Spanish royal family during the summer.
One of Palma's greatest assets is how accessible it is to the rest of the island. A short drive from the city centre, you'll find Bellver Castle – one of the only circular castles in Europe. Nearby, you'll also find the studio and home of Spanish artist Joan Miró.
No visit to Mallorca is complete without a trip to the beach, and Palma is close to some of the island's best. The six-kilometre-long Playa de Palma is the city's largest, featuring a bike path and plenty of water sports. Down the coast, Playa de Cala Pi sits sandwiched between tall cliffs and hosts a beach shack that serves snacks and drinks. Even beaches on the island's opposite coast, like Playa de Formentor and Cala Mesquida, are less than a two-hour drive away.
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From £232 per night
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From £576 per night
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.54 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | £107 per night |
| Average weekday price | £109 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Palma de Mallorca
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Palma de Mallorca
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Cala Major Beach
2.5 miles from city centre
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Palma Town Hall
0.2 miles from city centre
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Son Vida Golf
2.9 miles from city centre
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Palma Cathedral
0.3 miles from city centre
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Marivent Palace
2.4 miles from city centre
Palma de Mallorca reviews
What other travellers say about Palma de Mallorca
We love the historic old town and shops, bars and...
16 April 2024
We love the historic old town and shops, bars and restaurants. The promenade next to the marina and porta Pi shopping centre. the Block house restaurant was excellent here. The went on the scenic train to Soller and then the tram to the coast which were blown away by. We could have stayed there much longer with lots of nice restaurants
We stayed in the old town .
16 April 2024
We stayed in the old town . Easy walking distance to several other areas . Lovely restaurants close by . Took the train to Soller then the tram to Port de Soller . Both well worth the visit . Seller is very quaint , lots of small independent shops to browse & restaurants around the main square . The port area is beautiful
Palma is lovely for a short break, airport is 15 mins on the...
16 April 2024
Palma is lovely for a short break, airport is 15 mins on the bus to the city centre. Where we stayed was about a 12 minute walk in all directions to every landmark and the harbour. Food, drink and transport is a good price. Would recommend Barca Samba boat trip. So many shops to browse and lots of lovely streets for pictures. Beautiful and will be back.
A small town dominated by the spectacular cathedral but...
11 April 2024
A small town dominated by the spectacular cathedral but lots of interesting things to do. Just walking around the streets you find something to look at , photograph .admire or to enter a shop. It was a wonderful experience in late February - warm but perfect for a city break. So many nice restaurants & the standard of English was amazing. High end shopping & art shops a plenty - between the restaurants & the shopping -your credit card will be hot. A delightful trip & much better than I expected.
The old town Palma is full of interesting historical sites...
6 April 2024
The old town Palma is full of interesting historical sites plenty of gardens to chill in . Seems to have lost its Spanish identity in the tapas bars and restaurants though caters mostly European menu not Spanish you have to search hard for traditional food.
This hotel is ideally located for walking into the old town...
12 February 2024
This hotel is ideally located for walking into the old town and the cathedral. The hotel itself is modern, relatively new and has many amenities. The images on Booking.com of the hotel and amenities were accurate but the hotel in actuality was above our expectations. We did not have time to enjoy the many facilities like the swimming pool and spa but we intend to return to this hotel and spend more time in Palma in the near future. Given the many 4star hotels I have stayed in both for business and pleasure this one is pretty much top of the list of good hotel experiences.
Popular places to stay in Palma de Mallorca
Stay in some of the best accommodation Palma de Mallorca has to offer
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Casa Delmonte - Turismo de Interior Old Town, Palma de Mallorca
From £175 per night
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Ses Bessones Palma de Mallorca, Spain
From £296 per night
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Vila Damunt Old Town, Palma de Mallorca
From £311 per night
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Casa cercana a Santa Catalina Palma de Mallorca, Spain
From £282 per night
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Samaritana Suites Old Town, Palma de Mallorca
From £244 per night
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