During the summer month, most of Palma’s bars in the Old Town are open until around 2am. If you are interested in the Spanish way of life, do not miss “Tapas tour”! It takes a place every Tuesday in the beautiful old town of Palma. A tapas tour is the perfect way to get to know great...
La Lonja is a popular area, in the center of Palma, filled with cafes, bars and restaurants. There is a small plaza near the church always crowded with tourists and locals. La Lonja is always full in the day as it is at night. For a fancy dinner you can choose Forn de Sant Joan or just...
The San Juan Gastronomic Market is a perfect place for a food lover. This gourmet market with food stalls, a cocktail bar, café and events it is located in the charming 1900s modernist building in Palma city. The San Juan Gastronomic market is a true foodie experience. Here you will find...
The Fundacio Miro Mallorca (Miro Mallorca Foundation) is a museum in Palma de Mallorca, dedicated to the work of the artist Joan Miro. It comprises a main building exhibiting 6000 works donated by the artist, including paintings and sculptures, a library, a sculpture garden, Miro’s...
La Lonja de Palma de Mallorca or Sa Llotja is one of the masterpieces of Gothic architecture in Mallorca. It was built by Guillem Sagrera between 1420 and 1452 and was the headquarters of the Merchants’ College. The interior of this market consists of four naves of the same height...
S’Hort del Rei was a mediaeval garden located outside the walls of the Almudaina palace that existed until the 19th century when the area was developed. It enjoyed a golden age in the early 14th century in the times of King James II of Majorca, and there were fruit trees, flowers...
Fundacion Bartolome March – is the head office of the Foundation is where the family residence in Palma was located for decades. It was built between 1939 and 1945 and some of the most representative artists and professionals of the era were involved in it. Without any doubt, the...
Paseo del Borne, or “Passeig des Born” in Catalan, is arguably the most elegant avenue in Palma. Not surprisingly, many luxury designers such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera and Mulberry have installed themselves here, and the area has been nicknamed the Golden Mile. You may...
This unique modernist building located in the center of Palma de Mallorca, specifically in the street Monges number 2. It was designed by modernist jeweler Lluís Forteza-Rey and we could say that the building would fall within the cataloging of the trend from Art Nouveau in the early...
The small and charming square of Placa Cort, located in the heart of the Palma city, is famous for the ancient olive tree (“Olivera de Cort”) that stands in the centre. The square is named “Cort” because it was here where the feudal court gathered. The town hall dominates the placa, built...
The Royal Palace of La Almudaina (Spanish: Palacio Real de La Almudaina, pronounced is the Alcazar (fortified palace) of Palma. The Palace Almudaina (Palau de l’Almudaina) is directly located opposite the main facade of Palma´s Cathedral. Under Arab rule this was the seat of the...
The Paseo Maritimo or in Catalan, “Passeig Maritim”, refers to the wonderful promenade that runs parallel to Palma’s seafront. The wide avenue is made up of a pedestrianised walkway and a cycle lane, and is enjoyed by tourists and locals alike. The official name of the promenade is...
Olivar Market (Mercat de l’Olivar) – covered food market near Placa d’Espanya. The former traditional market of a sensual culinary magnet for visitors has become – not just for tourists, as well as locals increasingly use the opportunity for a gastronomic stop. The...
The Jardí del Bisbe – or Bishop’s Garden – is an oasis in the heart of Palma’s old town, in the form of a small botanical garden with an ornamental pond, palm trees and a vegetable patch. This is a natural space that belongs to the Diocese of Majorca. It maintains the classical layout of...
The Arab Baths (Banys Àrabs) date back to a period between the 10th and 12th centuries, and were built based on antique elements and by recycling capitals from previous periods (Muslim, Byzantine and Roman capitals). The Arab Baths are perfectly integrated in the gardens of the former...
The Castle of San Carlos (Museo Histórico Militar de San Carlos) is a 17th-18th-century fortress built to defend the port of Palma. Today it is the home of the Military Museum, to teach visitors about the military history of the Balearic Islands. The San Carlos Museum is housed in the...
Bellver Castle stands about three kilometers from the city center of Palma, on a hill some 112 meters above sea level. It overlooks the city of Palma, its bay and a large part of southwest Majorca. Its construction began in 1300, commissioned by Jaume II, King of Majorca. Work on the...
The full name of the Cathedral of Palma is Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca. In the heart of the city of Palma de Mallorca stands the magnificent 14th century cathedral known as La Seu and, as the most emblematic building in Mallorca’s capital, it’s a must-visit. Built by the...
