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Palma de Mallorca

Island capital with a Gothic waterfront

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
Spring and autumn
Airports
PMI
Photo by Toa Heftiba · Unsplash

Palma de Mallorca at a glance

Palma de Mallorca is a compact Balearic capital of marina walks, stone lanes and island escapes. La Seu Cathedral, Almudaina Palace, the Old Town, Bellver Castle, the Arab Baths, Plaza Mayor, Es Baluard, Santa Catalina, Portixol and Palma's beaches sit close together, with day trips to Sóller, Valldemossa, Deià and Alcúdia.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitSpring and autumn
AirportsPMI
Budget travelAccommodation and restaurant choices drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Shoulder months suit cathedral walks, Bellver and island day trips without peak summer heat. Summer is busy on beaches; winter stays mild for Old Town and harbour days.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

EMT Line A1 to Palma centre

City bus between the airport and the centre of Palma

Standard public-transport fareTransport

Must-see sights

La Seu Cathedral
Almudaina Palace
Old Town
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: La Seu and Almudaina Palace.
  2. Lunch: Pa amb oli with local cheese or sobrasada at an Old Town café.
  3. Afternoon: Old Town lanes, Arab Baths and Plaza Mayor.
  4. Evening: Santa Catalina or the harbour.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Old Town / Centre

    Centre Històric

    A compact historic base near the cathedral and Plaza Mayor, with busier evenings and generally higher accommodation costs.

    Best for

    First visits, La Seu and walking

  2. Santa Catalina

    A food-focused district west of the centre, a short walk from the harbour.

    Best for

    Neighbourhood dining and a younger evening

  3. Portixol / Molinar

    Portixol

    Useful for harbour promenades and a calmer evening than the Old Town.

    Best for

    A seafront base with a walk or short ride into town

  4. Paseo Marítimo / beach edge

    Paseo Marítimo

    A waterfront strip useful when Palma beaches and evening walks are the focus.

    Best for

    Bay views and city-beach access

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple accommodation, bakery lunches, public transport and free harbour time; excludes travel to Palma.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Comfortable room, neighbourhood meals, public transport and selected tickets.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Central higher-end accommodation, frequent dining, taxis and a reserved island outing.

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