Things to see in Palma

• Visit Es Baluard, the island’s ultra-mod contemporary art museum featuring national works from the start of the 20th-century to the present.
• Experience La Seu – An iconic symbol of Palma, a cavernous cathedral that took over 500 years to build at an impressive 7000 sq metres.
• The Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miró, houses many important works of the surrealist master artist, Miró. The studio is an unmissable cultural experience for anyone visiting Palma.
• Marivent Palace Gardens features twelve of Miró’s sculptures in this beautiful botanical garden.
• Take in the views at Mirador Es Colomer. The high cliffs are located in the eastern peninsula and the journey to get there is a also an experience!
• Marvel at the perfect roundness of Bellver Castle, a 700 year old former prison, now home to the Museum of History. “Bellver” is lovely view in Catalan.
• Visit Palma’s hip Santa Catalina neighbourhood where you will find a mix of cosmopolitan restaurants and bars.
• Stroll along the marina, one of the buzziest spots in town each night, every popular with locals.

Day Trips

• Take a 10 minute drive to Illetas is the most attractive resort in the Bay of Palma, featuring whitewashed villas and an assortment of old-fashioned and modern hotels
• Go day-tripping to Valldemossa, tucked away in the hills of Tramuntana. See the monastery where Chopin wintered and explore the charming lanes and flower-covered houses.
• Discover Alcúdia,  located on the island’s northeastern coast, about 35 miles northeast of Palma. This charming town has been beautifully restored. If you can, visit on a Sunday when a market fills the old town, with vendors selling homemade foods and handicrafts. Pack your trunks as Alcúdia beach is one of the best on the Island.

TIP: A good way to avoid the crowds is to arrive at a historic sight during the lunchtime and siesta period (normally sometime between 1pm and 4pm), or shortly before the attraction closes. The advantage is that you face fewer queues and crowds and have more breathing space to admire the exhibits on show. Just remember to pack a water bottle and your shades.

From the airport:  Taxis provide fastest route to the city centre. The ride will cost approximately 25€, it will only take 20 minutes to reach your destination. There are also buses to the centre of Palma. Bus tickets cost only 5€ per person and the journey takes around 30 minutes. There are no ride sharing services on the island.

The best way to get around Mallorca is by car. Having your own set of wheels gives you the most freedom to explore the island on your time. Buses are an option, too, but service is limited, especially on weekends.

Palma’s bus service is quite efficient. For most bus rides the fare is €1.50, and €10 for the 10-ride tourist bus pass, which cannot be topped up. The fare for the night bus is €1.50. The 30-day unlimited Travel Card costs €37. The single ticket to Palma airport is €5.

Between March and May the temperature ranges from to 18 to 20 degrees. Nights may still get cold during spring in Mallorca and spring season is generally too cold for swimming in the ocean. Mallorca is a year-round great holiday destination with great weather.  May and September are particular seasonable and the atmosphere is more relaxed. The busiest season is between the beginning of July till the middle of September.

Because of it’s temperate climate, Palma is s an all-year-round destination. Most of the hotels stay open, unlike those in the beach resorts. Off-season, particularly from January to April, and mid October to December, there are hotel bargains to be had.