According to Getzipcodes.org, Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the island of Mallorcabut also of the autonomous archipelago of the Balearic Islands. It is also the largest city of this archipelago. It is an ancient city that was inhabited long before the era. However, not much has survived of this ancient Roman city. However, there are still some remains from the time when the Moors were in charge here. However, most of the buildings in Palma de Mallorca date back to the late Middle Ages when the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Mallorca together with Perpignan. Today, Palma de Mallorca is a popular destination for tourists vacationing in Mallorca. Most tourists who visit the city are day trippers who visit the city by bus or train.
Palma de Mallorca tourist bus
In Palma de Mallorca, the famous hop-on-hop-off buses of Citysightseeing run around. This touristic double-decker bus travels along the main attractions and sights of Palma. You can get on and off as often as you like along the way. There are no fewer than 16 stops. Along the way you will hear everything about what you see along the way via the audio guide. You can order the tickets for this tourist bus in advance via the internet. Buy tickets for the Hop on Hop off Bus Mallorca
Top 10 things to do in Palma de Mallorca
#1. Cathedral La Seu
The Cathedral La Seu is without doubt the most beautiful building of Palma de Mallorca. The church was built between the thirteenth and the seventeenth century in honor of the Virgin Mary. The special thing about the cathedral is its reflection that used to be seen in the Mediterranean Sea and nowadays in the pond of the Parc de la Mar. In the early twentieth century, the interior of the cathedral was partially renovated by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi. The richly colored rose window and chandelier are his work. A visit to the La Seu Cathedral can be seen as the highlight of a visit to Palma de Mallorca.
#2. Palau March
Palau March is without a doubt the most beautiful museum in Palma de Mallorca. The museum is worth a visit just for the view and the statues in the courtyard. You have a beautiful view of Palma de Mallorca from this square. There are several beautiful statues on the square, including a torso by Auguste Rodin. Several art collections are exhibited in the museum. On the top floor of the museum, a number of period rooms can be found that still exude the old wealth of the building.
#3. Castell Bellver
The Bellver Castle is a Gothic castle three kilometers northwest of Palma de Mallorca. The castle was built in the fourteenth century on a hill from the castle you have a beautiful view over the Mediterranean Sea and Palma de Mallorca. It is one of the few round castles in the world. The architect of the building is said to have been inspired by the Herodion, a palace complex south of Jerusalem. The castle has long served as a military complex. Today, the Palma de Mallorca History Museum is housed in the castle. Castell Bellver is one of the most visited sights in Palma de Mallorca. The castle can be reached quite easily by bus.
#4. Arab Baths or Banys Arabs
The Arab baths of Palma de Mallorca are one of the few remnants of Arab rule in Mallorca. The baths were part of an old Moorish castle that once stood on this site. The baths are the only remnant of this. The Arab baths of Palma de Mallorca consist of two rooms, one of which is decorated with columns. You will encounter the baths when you walk from the La Seu Cathedral to the historic center of Palma. The baths can be visited for a small fee.
#5. Parc de la Mar
The Parc de la Mar was built in the 1960s when a new bypass had to be built along Palma de Mallorca. With the arrival of the ring road, La Seu Cathedral would lose its reflection in the sea. Due to the arrival of the park with the pond, the mirror image of the cathedral has been preserved. The park is a nice quiet place in the city where you can relax in peace from all the hectic in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca. The Catalan artist Joan Mìro has created a large work of art on one of the walls of the park.
#6. Tapas
Just like in all of Spain, there are plenty of nice bars and restaurants in Palma de Mallorca where you can eat delicious tapas. Whether at the bar between the other Spaniards or cozy on a terrace while enjoying the sun, the tapas always taste delicious. Just like in the rest of Spain, you can choose from a wide range of tapas here. The tapas consisting of fish are particularly popular in Palma de Mallorca.
#7. Plaza Mayor
The most beautiful and coziest square in the city is without a doubt the Plaza Mayor. The Plaza Mayor in Palma de Mallorca is a replica of the Plaza Mayor in the Spanish capital Madrid. The square is full of cozy terraces where you can relax in the wonderful Spanish sun. On the busiest days of the year, the square hosts many street performers. From living statues to jugglers you will encounter them all here. The square is centrally located in the old town of Palma de Mallorca and connects several shopping streets.
#8. Palace of Almudaina
The Palace of Almudaina or the Royal Palace of Palma de Mallorca stands next to the Cathedral of La Seu. The Palace of Almudaina was built in the fourteenth century by the Moorish governors who ruled Mallorca during this period. Large parts of the palace still date from this period. However, minor adjustments have been made to make the building livable. The palace is still used by the Spanish royal family who stay in the palace for at least one week a year. You can visit the building against an entrance. Flemish tapestries and many sixteenth- and seventeenth-century works of art hang in the building.
#9. Museum Can Morey de Santmartí
The Museum Can Morey de Santmartí is a museum entirely dedicated to the Spanish artist Salvador Dali. In the museum you can admire various etchings by this special artist. The museum’s collection was brought together by the German art dealer Wolfgang Hörnke. It is a fairly new museum that first opened its doors in 2012. Dali’s works are exhibited in three different rooms of the museum. Changing exhibitions of mainly Spanish artists can be seen in the entrance of the museum.
#10. Passeig de Born
The Passeig del Born is one of the nicest streets in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca. The street consists of two roads with a wide central strip with large trees in between. Between these large trees are several terraces that are very busy, especially in the evenings. On the Passeig del Born you will find restaurants, bars, clothing stores and galleries. There are all kinds of street performers in the Passeig de Born during the summer months.
