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Best of Palma De Mallorca- Spain

Faisal Nadeem
January 21, 2021

The city of Palma is the capital of the Balearic Islands and is the largest city in Mallorca. It is one of the major holiday destinations in Europe which attracts thousand of tourists every year. Palma is famous for beautiful turquoise beaches, historical old town, world class resorts and a bustling city life. Below are the few highlights of the Palma to make your trip memorable.

1. Palma Old Town

It is one of the top places to start your tour of Palma. With influences of Gothic and Baroque architecture, the old town of Palma is dated back to 1200s. It is recommended to explore this picturesque old town by foot without navigating the map. There are number of attractions in the old town which are must-see places for tourists such as Placa Major, shopping street Sant Miquel, Royal Palace of Almudaina, Palma Cathedral and Arts Museum. The old town is fully packed of attractions, with narrow streets, colorful houses, boutique shops along with number of cafes where you can sit and just soak up in the atmosphere of this magnificent place.

2. Catedral de Mallorca

Palma cathedral is one of the most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world and is a popular landmark of the Balearic regions. The cathedral was built in 1229 after the conquest of Majorca by King James I, until it has become the jewel and symbol of this region. I believe, it is one of the most visited places in the whole Palma region. The cathedral has a height of 44 meters and the total area is approximately 7000 square meters. There are three facades but the most significant one is the southern one which overlooks the Palma bay.

The best time to visit could be the early morning, admission inside is not free but definitely worth visiting this stunning place.

3. Beaches

Attractive beaches are another reason people flock to Palma, if you get tired exploring history and old architecture, then its time to hit the beach. Palma has some of the best beaches in the whole Europe, with warm waters, soft sand and turquoise water makes it ideal place for beach lovers. You do not have to go far to dive into the ocean, Palma beach is quiet near the old town and castle where you can walk and enjoy the view of the promenade. There are more than 200 beaches in the Palma and every beach has its own unique beauty which makes it attractive and popular. There are few beaches which are must visit place.

Playa de cala Mayor
Playa de Palma, El Arenal
Calo Des Moro
Portal Nous beach

4.Portal Nous Beach

Portal Nous beach is located approximately 10 kilometers from the Palma city and is one of the hidden gems of the Palma. The beach has fine golden sand with crystal clear water. The beach is isolated with hills and you have to use stairs to reach there, you can also climb up the hill by using stairs and can enjoy the views of the stunning beach. This place is a must visit site if you want to relax and enjoy on calm and less crowded beach. As this beach is in the outskirts of the city, so be prepared to come here with backpack full of your essentials including water, food, towels, and other items if you want to spend some time and relax.

Other things to do in Palma.

Palma has a lot to offer and it is difficult to visit every iconic place in a single visit.

Palma Aquarium
Passeig des Born.
Almudaina Palace
Castell de Belver
Calo des moro beach
Local cuisine in old town

How to get there

Palma has a big airport which connects to almost every European city. You can fly with Ryan air or any other budget airline.

If you are in mainland Spain, you can also use ferry service.

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