Source: Jörg Schubert
Palma is well-known and well-recommended by a lot of sites for being a great resort city in Spain. It is the capital of the Mallorca, which is a beautiful Spanish island in the western part or region of the Mediterranean. It has many landmarks and famous places which you can visit. There are a lot of things to do in Palma.
1. Relax at Palma Nova Beach
Palma Nova Beach is undoubtedly the first and foremost purpose-driven and well-built tourist destination in Palma in Mallorca. Palma Nova is an indeed a very good destination for a lot of people going on a family holiday. It is a nice beach. The development of the beach started in the year of 1935. At that time, the name was called Són Caliu pel de Palma Nova but was eventually replaced by a shorter simple name.
Information
- Name: Palma Nova Beach
- Phone: 00 34 932 20 32 65
- Address: Avda Ca’s Saboners s/n, 07181 Palmanova, Calvia, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Beach
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
2. Visit the Cathedral de Mallorca
The full name of this religious site is the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma. It has other names and sometimes people commonly refer to the place as the La Seu. If you still don’t know, it is a title that can also be used by many other Spanish churches. However, it is actually a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral that is situated and located here in Palma in Majorca in Spain. The original built on the site was actually a pre-existing Arab mosque, which is around 120 metres long, about 56 metres wide and more than 44 metres height.
Information
- Name: Cathedral de Mallorca
- Address: Plaza Almoina, s/n, 07001 Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
- Province: Balearic Islands
- Hours: 10AM–3PM
- Phone: +34 902 02 24 45
- Open: Daily
3.Majorca Island
You may want to take your time in your visit in Palma to visit the biggest and grandest island of all the Balearic Islands archipelago. This is actually a part of the country of Spain and it is mainly located in the region in the Mediterranean. The capital is Palma and the governing capital of the whole autonomous community region of the Balearic Islands. Take your time and visit the whole island.
4. Be Fit at the Palma Padel
The area is called Palma Padel and it is one of the most spent gym and fitness center in the capital. More often than not, they have exercises sessions, aerobic classes and dance sessions in the area. Other classes can also be based on aerobics. Other activities include boxing, cycling, martial arts, Bikram yoga, self-defense, pilates, aerobics, and muscle training.
Information
- Name: Palma Padel
- Address: Carrer de Castellà la Manxa, 6, 07013 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone:+34 971 25 47 30
- Hours: 9AM–9PM
- Interest: Gym
5. Explore S’Illot Beach
The S’Illot Beach is located or situated at the east of Mallorca’s coastal town just between the bigger resort of Sa Coma and the little town of Cala Moreya. The beach of S’Illot is called Platja de s’Illot by other people. There’s actually a traffic-free promenade that actually connect S’Illot into the modern and multi-purpose built holiday place. The are is highly positioned on a pine-covered hillside with a nearby 17th-century La Victòria chapel.
Information
- Name: S’Illot Beach
- Address: Promonade, S’illot, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Beach
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
6. Hike up at the Serra de Tramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana or sometimes called in Spanish as Sierra de Tramontana is the huge mountain range that runs through the southern west and northern east part that forms the northern back part of the Mallorca Spanish island. This is also the term given into the comarca which is in the similar area. On the date June 27, 2011, the Tramuntana Range was then given and awarded by the World Heritage Status of the UNESCO. This is because of its area of great historical, physical and cultural importance.
Information
- Name: Serra de Tramuntana
- Address: Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Nature, hiking
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
7. Go to the Ajuntament de Palma
The City Council of the place of Palma de Mallorca is officially governed by the Catalan Ajuntament de Palma. Did you it is one of the 4 public government administrations that has political responsibility in the whole city of Palma de Mallorca? Quite frankly, it is next to the Central Government of the country of Spain, as well as the Government of the Balearic Islands, and them the Insular Council of Mallorca. Each part, department, and area have different government delegations according to the given powers assigned to them.
Information
- Name: Ajuntament de Palma
- Address: Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Sights and Landmarks
- Open: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 6pm
8. See the Auditorium de Palma
The Auditorium de Palma is the premier and located in a somewhat privileged location right in the center and heart of the beautiful Palma bay. Did you know it is surrounded by the best, if not most of the hotels in the place of Majorca? The location is known to be one of the best in terms of quality places because they are built at the very seafront of the town of Palma. The city center is only around ten minutes from the Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Information
- Name: Auditorium de Palma
- Address: Paseo Maritimo, 18, 07014 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Phone Number: +34 971 73 53 28
- Interest: Theaters
- Open: Monday to Saturday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
9.Watch at the Teatre Principal de Palma
The Teatre Principal de Palma is an amazing theatre for the reason that it is very beautiful from both the inside and outside appearance. The Teatro Principal de Palma was actually inaugurated on the date of August 27th, 1667. Way back then, it was known to have the name of Casa de las Comedias or in English the House of Comedies. The theater basically has a seating capacity of more than 800 people.
Information
- Name: Teatre Principal de Palma
- Address: La Rambla, 27, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
- Phone Number: 34934123129
- Interest: Theaters
- Open: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 9am to 6pm
10. Visit the Club de Mar – Palma Marina
Palma’s premier Club de Mar is perhaps the Mediterranean’s most popular and most famous marina. The reason can be attributed to the fact that it is located very close or very near the main centre of Palma which is on the southern coastal part. Make sure you have Club de Mar in your itinerary if you are in Palma in Mallorca. Make sure you don’t ever miss this wonderful place.
Information
- Name: Club de Mar – Palma Marina
- Address: Muelle Pelaires s/n, 07015 Palma (Mallorca), Spain
- Phone:+34 971 40 36 11
- Interest: Marina
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
11. Explore the Porto Adriano Palma De Mallorca
The surrounding areas and places of the Porto Adriano in Palma De Mallorca generally offer many types of leisure programs and pursuits. There are several beautiful resorts in this port. You can definitely appreciate the beauty and grace of Mallorca’s nature and the beautiful coastlines. There is basically a wide choice of highly-rated and well-recommended restaurants as well as bars. They serve usually with a wide choice and variety of great fine food in the most luxurious surroundings.
Information
- Name: Porto Adriano Palma De Mallorca
- Address: Urbanizacion El Toro, s/n, 07180, Calvia, Majorca, Spain
- Phone Number: +(34)971 232 494
- Interest: Marina
- Open: Monday to Saturday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
12. Walk at the Centro de Palma
The Centro de Palma is the Central District which is composed of the historic old town of Palma in Mallorca. If you look closely, it is now filled with a lot of shopping stalls, shops, and stores. It is quite bounded by long avenues of sellers which make Centro de Palma a shopping haven for visitors, tourist and even locals of the Basque. Did you know, the place was formerly located off the historic walls of the past? The district actually borders the west with the District of Levante in the eastern part.
Information
- Name: Centro de Palma
- Address: Avenida Gabriel Roca 54, 07015 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Phone Number: 971 701 500
- Interest: Plaza, Locals
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
13. Cool down at the Playa de Palma
The beautiful Playa de Palma is that very long stretch of a beach, which is about 10 kilometers into the eastern portion of Palma de Mallorca. This is known to be the grandest and Mallorca’s largest holiday resort in that area. There is actually a pretty good variety of big fun water sports that are available for everyone to enjoy like the jet skiing, surfing, water skiing as well as some paragliding. There are other beach sports lie beach football and beach volleyball.
Information
- Name: Playa de Palma
- Address: Calle Marbella 32, 07610 Playa de Palma, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Beach
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
14. Visit the Museu de Mallorca
Did you know this is billed as perhaps Mallorca’s best and perhaps an important museum in its area? This museum is undoubtedly the best as it contains some great and fascinating exhibits. But for the most part, you have to be aware that it is actually difficult to understand some of the captions. So don’t get excited about the bits of some stone in the glass cases, just in case you do not understand the captions. The museum has since recently been remodelled and refurbished for some changes.
Information
- Name: Museu de Mallorca
- Address: Carrer de la Portella, 5, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone:+34 971 17 78 38
- Open: Monday to Friday
- Hours: 10AM–6PM
15.Watch the Pirates Adventure Show Mallorca
The Pirates Adventure Show in Mallorca is actually regarded as the best and ultimate dinner show for all people of all ages and social status. Whilst the Pirates Reloaded 18+ can be an electrifying and adults-only night show for adults, the former is for all ages including children. You have to choose the Pirates Adventure as your treat for your whole the family. However, the Reloaded can be for friends and groups of adults who want a night of great anthems and good acrobatics.
Information
- Name: Pirates Adventure Show Mallorca
- Address: Camí Porrassa, 12, 07181 Magaluf, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone:+34 971 13 04 11
- Web: www.piratesadventure.com/
- Interest: Theaters
16. Explore the Playa De Can Pastilla
The Playa De Can Pastilla is situated and basically located at the forefront of that famous place of Playa de Palma. You can enjoy the breeze open air of the large open terrace right in front of the windy beach while having your favourite ice cold drink like a beer or fruit shake. You can have something to eat by buying at the Snack Bar’s service store. The place is for adults only.
Information
- Name: Playa De Can Pastilla
- Address: C/ Polacra 1 | Ca’n Pastilla, 07610 Can Pastilla, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Beach
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
17. See the Plaza Mayor Mallorca
The Plaza Mayor Mallorca was once the top headquarters and meeting place of the Inquisition. Isn’t that great? Right now, the Plaza Mayor is the center, heart and main soul of the Palma Old Town. The place is now an ideal starting place and beginning point for those who want to explore the ancient and historic center of beautiful and narrow cobblestone covered streets that is lined with cute and quaint traditional stores and shops.
Information
- Name: Plaza Mayor Mallorca
- Address: Plaza Mayor, 4, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Plaza, Locals
- Open: Monday to Sunday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
18. Play at the Golf Son Gual Mallorca
The Golf Son Gual Mallorca is a premier and private golf course, that is a family-run golf club that is set in large 156 hectares of scenic and beautiful Mediterranean nature landscape. Guests and visitors are always welcome warmly and hospitably. However, make sure you respect the golf club’s social etiquette rules and regulations. Thereby, ensure that you are safeguarding the golf course’s superb and awesome all-year-round club quality.
Information
- Name: Golf Son Gual Mallorca
- Address: Ma 15 – Palma – Manacor, Km 11,5, 07199 Palma de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone:+34 971 78 58 88
- Open: Monday to Saturday
- Hours: 8:30AM–6PM
19. Hike up at the Cap De Formentor Island, Mallorca
Cap de Formentor basically forms the eastern portion at the end of beautiful Majorca’s Formentor peninsula. Most of the Majorcans also like to call this cape as the meeting point of the winds. The Cap de Formentor is a very spectacular and beautiful place as it is located in the northern part of the Balearic Island of Majorca in Spain. The highest part is Fumart.
Information
- Name: Cap De Formentor Island,
- Address: Majorca, Spain
- Phone Number: 871961446
- Interest: Nature, hiking
- Open: Monday to Saturday
- Hours: 8am to 6pm
20. Buy Goods at the Mercat de l’Olivar
What is the Mercat de l’Olivar? It is a market that is situated in the main town of the place of Palma de Mallorca. If you still don’t know, this is in the place of Plaza del Olivar which is right between Calle San Miguel and Plaza Spain. You will see they have entrances on most of the sides of their building. They also have a spacious parking. They commonly serve the Mallorcans ever since the 1950’s. Most visitors and tourist visit the market on their first arrival in Palma.
Information
- Name: Mercat de l’Olivar
- Address: Olivar,, 07002 Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Spain
- Interest: Shopping
- Open: Daily
- Hours: 9am to 7pm
Palma is known to be nestled in the very nook of the island, the reason it became the capital of the most visited of all Mediterranean towns in Spain. The shaped is actually defined by the cool sea and coastlines.
Have a good trip and travel!
