Must See~£10
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
Old town
A huge Gothic cathedral on the seafront, with a giant rose window and a Gaudí-designed canopy.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
Monday–Saturday, roughly 10:00–17:30
Palma de Mallorca
A Gothic cathedral, buzzing old town and Mallorca’s best beaches within reach.
Overview
Why go to Palma de Mallorca
Palma is the elegant capital of Mallorca, with a huge Gothic cathedral, a lively old quarter and a marina lined with bars. Mountain villages and quiet coves are an easy drive away, so it works for both city breaks and beach weeks.
- Where
- Balearic Islands, Spain
- Recommended stay
- 4–7 nights
- Best time to go
- May–June and September–October; July and August are hot and very busy.
- Approx. daily budget
- £65–135 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.
Things to Do
See all 9 Top picks in Palma de Mallorca
9 places with prices, timings and booking advice.
Must See~£4
Bellver Castle
Bellver
A rare circular Gothic castle in pine woods above the bay, with panoramic views.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 10:00–19:00
Hidden GemsFree
Old Town Wander
Old town
Sunny plazas, hidden courtyards and small shops in the lanes behind the cathedral.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
Open-air; shops keep their own hours
MarketsFree
Mercat de l’Olivar
Centro
The city’s main food market, with fresh fish, local produce and a lively tapas scene.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
Monday–Saturday mornings to mid-afternoon
Day Trips~£25
Sóller Train and Tram
Sóller (30 km)
A vintage wooden train through the mountains to a pretty town, then a tram to the port.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
Trains run several times daily; check seasonal timetable
BeachesFree
Es Trenc Beach
Ses Salines (45 km)
A long, wild stretch of white sand and shallow turquoise water in the south.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
Open access; some facilities in season
Food & drink
What to eat and drink in Palma de Mallorca
A few local favourites to look out for. Ask where locals go rather than following the menu with photos.
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Ensaïmada
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Tumbet
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Sobrasada
Day trips
Worth leaving Palma de Mallorca for
Day Trips~£25
Sóller Train and Tram
Sóller (30 km)
A vintage wooden train through the mountains to a pretty town, then a tram to the port.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
Trains run several times daily; check seasonal timetable
Day TripsFree
Cap de Formentor
Formentor (65 km)
A twisty mountain road to a lighthouse at Mallorca’s rocky northern tip.
- Suggested time: Full day
- No booking needed
Road open daily; some limits in peak season
Where to stay
All hotels Hotels in Palma de Mallorca
Sample data. Sample hotels with indicative prices, not live rates or availability. A live hotel provider will be connected in a later version.
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Palacio La Seu
Old town, Palma de Mallorca
A restored palace hotel in the shadow of the cathedral, with a rooftop pool.
£200–330per room / night · indicative
Sample price for two adults, not live. Availability is not checked.
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Santa Catalina Guesthouse
Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca
A stylish, affordable guesthouse in Palma’s trendiest neighbourhood.
£75–120per room / night · indicative
Sample price for two adults, not live. Availability is not checked.
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Hotel Puerto Palma
Portixol, Palma de Mallorca
A friendly seaside hotel with a pool, near the marina and a small beach.
£110–175per room / night · indicative
Sample price for two adults, not live. Availability is not checked.
A suggested Palma de Mallorca itinerary
3 nights Couple
Palma de Mallorca · Highlights
Palma de Mallorca in 3 nights
A balanced first-visit plan built from our Palma de Mallorca picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.
- Day 1 · Palma Cathedral (La Seu), Old Town Wander, Es Baluard Museum, Passeig des Born and Santa Catalina
- Day 2 · Sóller Train and Tram, Bellver Castle
- Day 3 · Mercat de l’Olivar, Es Trenc Beach
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