Palma de Mallorca
Country: Spain · Region: Western Mediterranean · Currency: Euro
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic Islands and a major Mediterranean cruise port, featuring a well-preserved Old Town with a stunning cathedral and royal palace alongside modern resort development. The city offers rich history dating back to Roman times, with easy access to beaches and cultural attractions.
Top sights
Palma Cathedral, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Castell de Bellver, Banys Àrabs, Fundación Juan March, Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation
Things to do
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
- Huge ornate Gothic cathedral started in 1229 and completed in 1601, with tower ascent available and attached Museo de Arte Sacro.
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina
- Fortress dating to Roman times with medieval ground floor and 16th-century grand state rooms, still used as a residence by the Spanish royal family.
- Castell de Bellver
- Unusual circular 14th-century castle on a hilltop with commanding views of the city and bay, containing a museum of archaeological finds.
- Fundación Juan March Palma
- Museum of modern art in a 17th-century mansion featuring works by Picasso, Miró and Dalí, with free admission.
Beaches
- Platja de Can Pere Antoni
- Most central beach starting 500 m east of Parc de la Mar with showers and lockers, some traffic noise but quieter at the east end.
- Ciudad Jardín
- White sandy beach 450 m long located 2 km east of Platja de Can Pere Antoni, seldom crowded with a series of erosion-control jetties.
Where to eat
- La Cuadra del Maño
- Popular budget barbecue restaurant with steak grilled over wood fire, offering great service and value.
- Pesquero
- Portside mid-range restaurant at the Marina opposite Llotja specializing in seafood, paella and tapas.
Bars and nightlife
- Oh Mallork Bar de Tapas
- Cozy friendly tapas restaurant in the Old Town offering traditional Spanish bar fare.
Forecast for Palma de Mallorca
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Weather in Palma de Mallorca by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F | 47°F | 1.5 in | 5 |
| February | 60°F | 47°F | 1.7 in | 5 |
| March | 63°F | 50°F | 1.5 in | 6 |
| April | 67°F | 53°F | 1.8 in | 7 |
| May | 74°F | 59°F | 1.4 in | 6 |
| June | 83°F | 66°F | 1.0 in | 3 |
| July | 89°F | 72°F | 0.2 in | 2 |
| August | 89°F | 72°F | 0.8 in | 4 |
| September | 82°F | 68°F | 2.6 in | 8 |
| October | 75°F | 62°F | 2.2 in | 7 |
| November | 66°F | 55°F | 2.0 in | 7 |
| December | 62°F | 50°F | 1.0 in | 5 |
Getting around
The city center is walkable; buses run frequently within Palma (€2 standard fare), and taxis are available at the port, airport, and stations.
What to eat
The old town center has numerous budget and mid-range restaurants; try traditional homemade Mallorcan dishes, paella, tapas, or barbecue.
Tips
The ferry port is 2 km southwest of town center; allow time to walk or take a taxi to reach Old Town attractions.
Best for
Cathedral and history, beaches, museums
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