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Palma Tourist and Travel Information Guide
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The City and Old Town
Whether visiting Palma for a short trip or a holiday destination you will discover that this City has so much to offer. For this reason Palma continues to be one of the most popular City destinations in the World.
Palma has immense natural beauty and charm, this together with the Architecture, Historic Sights and vibrant Old Town make it a truly amazing place to explore. The Palma streets, a mix of old and new, is where you will find superb shopping opportunities. The enormous Marina has a multitude of luxury boats, yachts and daily visits from Cruise Ships from all over the world.
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Aerial View of the City-how to get there
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Approaching Palma from the promenade (Paseo Maritimo) the Cathedral La Seu is instantly recognisable. The immense sandstone building of magnificent architectural design (French Gothic) has a huge glass window containing 1236 pieces of stained glass. You might also notice the steeples of the historic churches of Sant Francesc and Sant Eulalia peering slightly above the ancient buildings.
Visiting the city at night is spectacular as you have a great view of the Cathedral beautifully illuminated.
Directly beside Palma Cathedral La Seu you will find:
The Palace of Almundaina (Palau de Almundaina)
La Lonja, Majorca Museum, Churches of Santa Eulalia and Sant Francesc and the 10th century Arab Baths ruins.
Paseo Maritimo Palma Old Town
When walking through the City, particularly in the narrow lanes and back-streets you will find the most fascinating mix of ancient and historical architecture to admire. Many of the old buildings have been restored over the last few years and indeed further work is currently taking place. As each piece of restoration is completed, you can marvel at the design and craftsmanship of the buildings as the amazing architectural beauty is unveiled!
As a result of this re-generation in Palma, many new businesses have opened in the newly restored areas adding to the atmosphere within the City.
Aerial View Palma - How to get there
From the Airport you can take a taxi to the City in 15 minutes at a cost of around 40 euros depending on the time and how much luggage you have.
You can also take the direct Palma Airport Bus for a few euros, Bus Route 1-every 15 minutes, see more
There are several stops including the Port, Avenidas and the Plaza de Espana.
You could also hire a car for collection online however one thing to remember is that Parking in the City centre is very expensive.
Palma, the Capital City of the Balearics, is the most populated area of the Island and this photo shows how densely populated it is.
Palma Port and Marina
View of the Port from the Cathedral
The Port and Marina, stretching the entire length of the city is a complete maze of boats and yachts. Many dock in the Port to spend some time in the City, perhaps some shopping, dining or sightseeing.
In recent years the visitors to Palma Port from Cruise Ships has increased due to a higher demand for cruising in the Mediterranean. The crisis in the middle east has also resulted in more ships visiting the City due to a reduction in safe destinations to dock.
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Palma Retail Therapy
Palma has a superb range of shops with the main shopping area is in the centre.
Visit our in depth guide to the City Shops if you are feeling extravangant!
l'Olivar Indoor Market
l'Olivar Market
This food market is in the centre of the City, we highly recommend a visit to this on a Saturday morning when you will find a huge range of fresh local foods to try.
There is also a Saturday morning flea market in the Avenidas beside the largest El Corte Ingles (Avenida Alexandre Rossello)
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Plaza Major
Why not wander through the ancient narrow streets which stretch from the Plaza de Espana to Plaza Major. Continue to Avenida Jaime (Jaume) III and finally meander to the Port.
Local Food - Where to Eat in Palma
You will find a variety of Restaurants, Cafes and Bars along the Paseo Maritimo (seafront) and a great number within the city streets, especially in and around the narrow ancient back-streets near to the Historic Centre and Paseo del Borne.
Many offer Spanish Tapas on as well as traditional
Paella and local sausage specialities such as Butifarra and Sobrasada.
Unlike many Cities in Europe you find excellent lunch deals, 2 or 3 courses with wine, water and bread (Menu del Dia). This is normally served from 1300-1500
(approx 20 euros). Many restaurants display boards with the daily menu.
You will also find an extensive range of Restaurants for evening dining, we guarantee you will be spoiled for choice.
Cappuccino
If you are looking for a snack you will find many options from traditional tapas bars to cafes serving baguettes/sandwiches and you will even find Cappuccino and McDonalds.
See our selection of where to eat in Palma here
Visit Portixol
Palma Pedestrian Walkway/Cycle track
If are staying in or around Palma we can thoroughly recommend a visit to Portixol. You can reach there by foot enjoying the beautiful walk along the pedestrian seafront promenade or you could cycle directly along the cycle track. Alternatively you could take a short taxi trip for a few euros. Portixol is a little haven, found on the west side as you are approaching Palma city from the airport. This original fishing port (El Molinar) has great charm and character. There are many stylish chic restaurants and bars in the newer part of Portixol offering various cuisine.
Portixol Marina Reataurant at the Port
Looking for a Palma City Hotel?
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You will find many hotels situated on the Paseo Maritimo (seafront) opposite the Port and Marina. However there are also many hotels in and around the City ranging from 1 star small hotels or hostals to 5 star luxury hotels with an array of facilities.
Most of the Palma hotels offer accommodation only although you will find some offering breakfast for an additional charge. In general the city hotels are much more expensive than those in the resorts around Majorca.
If you experience problems reserving, perhaps during fiesta periods etc, you could consider staying in one of the nearby resorts such as C'an Pastilla or Playa de Palma. This can be an inexpensive solution to the problem and more practical if you have a hire car saving the expense of City parking. Local buses run regularly to Palma.
You can see our selection of hotels here
Car Hire, Taxis, Palma Bus and Sightseeing Bus
You can arrange car hire online with one of the numerous companies prior to arriving at the Airport. Parking is restricted with pay zones within the city itself, however you will find several underground car parks and open air car parks where a tariff displayed. The motorway 'Via Cintura' circles the City
and this is a great way to get to a destination quickly avoiding traffic congested
streets.
At the far end of the port travelling towards Porto Pi and on the outskirts of Palma you will find free parking areas outwith the blue zones.
It is extremely important to pay attention to any parking restrictions. Failure to do so can result in your vehicle being towed away with a huge bill to pay for the tow truck together with a fine from the local ajuntament (council).
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City Parking
Parking
There are plenty of parking places around the City. Also there are several large underground car-parks, watch out for signs.
Sightseeing Bus
Palma has a Sightseeing Bus, There are 16 stops where you can jump on and off. Start point Plaza Reina, ends Avenida Jaume III. The buses run every 20 min. See this and other attractions
Where is the Tourist Information Office?
The Tourist Offices in Palma have an excellent range of information, leaflets
street map etc to help you enjoy your trip. The street map is especially useful in this very large City and we recommend collecting one before you start exploring to avoid getting lost in the maze of streets!
Tourist Information Office at Avenida Argentina
At the foot of Avenida Argentina, on the corner of the Paseo Maritimo (seafront), you will pass this Tourist Information Office if you are walking from a Cruise Ship towards the Historic Centre in Palma or Palma city centre.
Tourist Information Office opposite the Cathedral and Port
This office is opposite The Cathedral (La Seu) and Palace of Almundaina, there are a further two Offices at Paseo del Borne and Plaza de Reina.
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See the official Islas Baleares website here
To sum up if you are visiting Mallorca you must visit Palma for a memorable trip!
