What to Do in Palma

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Palma Cathedral (La Seu)

5/5 Stars

One of the best gothic Churches anywhere in the world that was commisioned in 1229 by James I.

Palma Aquarium

5/5 Stars

With over 8000 specimens from 700 species of marine life, flora and fauna, it's well worth a visit.

Sóller Railway (Ferrocarril de Sóller)

5/5 Stars

Do you feel like traveling back to a time where the pace of life was much slower?This is your train!

City Hall (Ayuntamiento)

5/5 Stars

An impressive 3 storey building from the seventeenth century right in the heart of the old town.

Passeig des Born

5/5 Stars

A cool tree lined boulevard which houses a great selection of shops and pavement café bars.

Olivar Market

5/5 Stars

A large undercover market with a plethora of stalls with meat, fish, cheeses and baskets of olives.

Palau March Museum

5/5 Stars

One of the best private collections of modernist art and stunning nativity figures on the island.

The Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca

4/5 Stars

The best place to see many sculptures, drawings and paintings of the celebrated Catalan artist.

La Llotja (La Lonja) de Palma

4/5 Stars

Built in the 15th century as a trading centre for merchants. A fine example of Gothic architecture.

Basilica Y Claustro de Sant Francesc

4/5 Stars

One of the best examples of Gothic architecture on the island. It is well worth a visit.

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Palma in a Nutshell

Palma De Mallorca is the capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands and most people only really see it when they transit through to somewhere else. In fact, Palma is one of the most historical cities in the whole of Spain. Apart from history, Palma also has its fair share of galleries, museums, shops, bars and restaurants. It is also very cultural with its eclectic past. So with all this going on in Palma what can you do?

If art is your thing, there are many top quality art galleries to choose from, two of the best are the Fundacion Juan March and the Es Baluard Contemporary Museum Of Art. Both of these galleries have held exhibits from major artists such as Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali and are well worth a visit.

If you are into historical buildings then Palma has its fair share of these, none more so than the Cathedral. Commissioned in 1228 it took nearly 400 years to complete. It is one of the the finest example of a gothic style building anywhere in the world. Its stunning architecture and the shear scale of it make it a joy to behold. Royal Palace of La Almudaina (Palau de l'Almudaina) is a citadel that was built by the Moors in the 13th century, it was redesigned by King James I of Spain and converted into a gothic style palace. It's ornate design and beautiful gardens make this an excellent place to visit.

If you simply want to see and be seen then nowhere is more salubrious than the port. Here you can mix with the rich and famous as they park their huge boats. Why not take a walk down the Paseo Maritimo, where you can buy designer names such as Gucci, Prada and Jimmy Choo There are also plenty of up market brasseries, restaurants and tapas bars. Two of the most famous nightclubs are based here at the port and they are Pasha and Tito's. Tito's has been entertaining people since 1923 and is still going strong, nearly 90 years later.

The Parc De La Mar is a great way to explore the city as it follows the old city walls and is one of the best places to view both the cathedral and the palace from. Built in 1984 it is a haven of lush green grass, palm trees, fountains and a man made lake. The park holds open air concerts during the summer and is a great way to spend an evening.

As you can see there is plenty to see and do in the city of Palma and it is not just a transit stop to other places on the island. It is well worth spending a couple of days or a long weekend here getting to know the real city.