Palma de Mallorca: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 175 - 513 Palacio Ca Sa Galesa
 This hotel is set in a 16th-century building in Palma’s Gothic Quarter, 100 metres from Palma Cathedral. It has a spa and the roof terrace offers gr… MoreEUR 84 - 495 Nixe Palace
 The luxury Nixe Palace is situated next to Cala Major Beach and the Marivent Palace. It offers an outdoor pool, a spa and air-conditioned rooms with f… MoreEUR 103 - 184 Palau Sa Font
 This 16th-Century building is in the historic centre of Palma, near the Cathedral and the beach. It offers bright rooms with free internet and creativ… MoreEUR 34 - 133 Playa Calamayor
 Situated opposite the sandy beach of Cala Major, Playa Calamayor is well equipped with an outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a terrace, where you ca… MoreEUR 140 - 524 Puro Hotel
 This chic, urban hotel is set in an 18th-century palace in La Lonja district, 200 metres from Palma Cathedral. It features luxurious rooms with 52-inc… MoreEUR 36 - 205 Mirablau
 Mirablau is just 600 metres from Cala Mayor Beach, opposite the Royal Palace and next to the Miró Foundation. Facilities include a tennis court, free… MoreEUR 85 - 225 Melia Palas Atenea
 This grand hotel features a spa centre, an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace with views of the sea and the Bay of Palma. Each air-conditioned room… MoreEUR 108 - 167 Hotel San Lorenzo
 This boutique hotel is set in a traditional Majorcan manor house with an outdoor swimming pool. It features spacious and uniquely decorated rooms. Fre… MoreEUR 67 - 120 Hotel Palladium
 Located just off Palma’s Avenida Jaime III shopping street, Hotel Palladium offers air-conditioned rooms with city views. It has free Wi-Fi
All of … MoreEUR 160 - 275 Hotel Tres
 The Hotel Tres boasts an unbeatable location at the heart of the historical centre of Palma de Mallorca, the capital of Majorca.
Housed in a former … MoreEUR 95 - 170 Isla Mallorca & Spa
 Isla Mallorca & Spa is located in a quiet area of Palma de Mallorca. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, spa and chic rooms with flat-screen satellite… MoreEUR 58 - 133 La Cala
 Located in La Cala Palma de Mallorca, this hotel is next to the beach of Cala Mayor, which boasts fine white sands and is just 5 km from the centre of… MoreEUR 50 - 113 Santa Ana
 The Hotel Santa Ana offers a fantastic location in Palma de Mallorca, directly overlooking the Cala Mayor beach, in a quiet, yet lively area full of s… MoreEUR 100 - 1,000 Santa Clara Urban Hotel & Spa
 The modern Santa Clara can be found just 200 metres from the sea and Palma Cathedral. It has a rooftop terrace, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and spa.
… MoreEUR 63 - 200 UR Azul Playa
 Set on the seafront with a view of Palma Bay, the UR Hotel Azul Playa offers air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TVs. It has a res… MoreEUR 49 - 164 Tryp Palma
 This design hotel offers free access to its wellness centre, including a sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Rooms at Tryp Palma have a 32-inch plasma TV… MoreEUR 68 - 300 UR Mision de San Miguel
 This boutique hotel is located 100 metres from Palma de Mallorca´s Plaza de España and Soller Train Station. Rooms come equipped with free inte… MoreEUR 49 - 249 UR Palacio Avenida
 Palacio Avenida occupies a famous cinema, built in 1942. It offers free Wi-Fi and fantastic views of Palma’s Bellver Castle, the Plaza de España an… MoreEUR 32 - 137 UR Portofino
 UR Portofino is just 2 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport and 200 metres from the beach. There is a large swimming pool, a bar and free Wi-Fi.
All of … MoreEUR 49 - 103 Tryp Bosque
 Tryp Bosque is situated by Palma’s seafront promenade and Bellver Park, with views of Bellver Castle. It features 2 seasonal swimming pools and room… MoreEUR 69 - 167 Tryp Bellver
 Tryp Bellver is situated on the seafront in Palma de Mallorca, with views over Palma Bay and the marina. It offers free access to its gym and outdoor … MoreEUR 107 - 375 Saratoga
 Located in Palma de Mallorca, 60 metres from the exclusive Jaime III shopping avenue, the luxurious Saratoga hotel has a rooftop pool with wonderful c… MoreEUR 44 - 350 Sercotel Hotel Dalí
 Set on Palma’s seafront, Sercotel Dalí is 600 metres from Cala Mayor Beach, and has an outdoor pool. Each air-conditioned room includes free Wi-Fi … MoreEUR 60 - 200 Sercotel Hotel Zurbarán
 Located in a tranquil residential area, just a short stroll from the old quarter of Palma de Mallorca, Sercotel Hotel Zurbarán is a modern and well-e… MoreEUR 199 - 600 Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel
 Sheraton Mallorca Arabella Golf Hotel is set in the Son Vida Golf Club, in the hills outside Palma de Mallorca. Rates include daily green fees and fre… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Palma de Mallorca: Guide
Palma de Mallorca is a city on the island of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the Spain|Spanish east coast.
Understand
Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the Balearic Islands, is the largest city in Mallorca; the population of the Palma municipality was approximately 380 000 at the beginning of 2004. Half the population of Mallorca lives in the city of Palma.
The city occupies the north western end of a bay in the south west of the island of Mallorca. The city council also has jurisdiction over the sub-archipelago of Cabrera including the islands of Cabrera, Conejera, Estells, Imperial, Rodon, Foradada, Plana, and Pobra.
The name Palma dates back to the Roman settlement on the site of the present city, although the area was originally settled during the Bronze Age. In the early middle ages it was invaded by Arabs, who named it Madina Mayurqa. In 1229 it was conquered by King Jaime I, ruler of Valencia and Aragon, and became an important trade city. Attacks by Turkish pirates in the 17th century led to a century long decline, finishing when Charles III opened trading with the Indies. Mallorcans call their city La Ciutat (the city) in everyday talk.
The city became a tourist destination in the 1950s, and tourist numbers have continually increased in the subsequent half century.
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By plane
Palma's city airport (PMI) is the major airport in Mallorca, and has daily flights from many European cities on national and budget carriers. The airport is managed by .
PMI is only 9 kilometres from the center of Palma. The city's route 1 bus service runs between the city center and the airport every fifteen minutes between 6:15am and 2:30am, and the fare is €1.85.
By train
runs train services between Mallorcan towns.
By car
Travellers can only drive to Palma from other cities in Mallorca; there are no bridges or any road links to other islands or to the mainland. Most cities and towns in Mallorca have road links directly to Palma.
By bus
(ph. 971 43 10 24) runs the local bus service in Palma. A single ticket costs €1.10 (appr. $1.40) as of 2006. All EMT buses are equipped with onboard screens and loudspeakers that state the current and next stop.
Line number 1 (EMT) will take you from the airport through Palma downtown and as far as Porto Pi. Arrivals/departures every 15 minutes from 06.15 AM through 02.15 AM. The fare is €1.85 (appr. $2.36) as of 2006.
runs bus services between Mallorcan towns.
By boat
Any number of cruise ships berth at Palma, and there are also a number of ferry services to other Balaeric Islands and to the Iberian peninsula:
Buses are the only form of shared public transport in Palma de Mallorca. The local buses are run by Empresa Municipal de Transports Urbans de Palma de Mallorca (EMT) and are very frequent. They have particularly good coverage of the beaches and the center of the city. Timetables and fares are available from .
The Palma City Sightseeing bus (which is numbered line 50 on the EMT bus maps) does a circuit of Palma that includes tourist attractions like Pueblo Español and major shopping centres like Av. Jaume III and Porto Pi, as well as the ferry and commercial ports. The buses are double-decker and the top floor is open air. A basic audio tour is free with the tickets. The tickets are €13 adults and €6,50 children which is much higher than the other city buses, but they are valid for reboarding as many times as you like within 24 hours, and this is the only bus route that visits the Castell de Bellver. http://www.mallorcatour.com/
Castell de Bellver. ph 971 73 06 57 or 971 45 12 03. fax 971 45 43 73. Bellver Castle is built on the ruins of a Muslim site. It contains a museum of archaeological finds and classical sculptures as well as having an excellent view of the bay. It is open on weekdays at 8am to 8pm (October to March) and 8am to 9pm (April to September). It is open on Sundays and public holidays at 10am to 5pm (October to March), 10am to 7pm (April to June), 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm (July to August) and 10am to 7pm (September). Admission is €1,80 adults and €0,87 members and concessions.
Pueblo Español, C- del Poble Espanyol. ph 971 73 70 70 or 971 73 70 75. fax 971 73 15 92. email p.espanyol@baleares.com. This architectural museum is designed like a small village containing facsimiles of the major classical works of Spanish architecture. During the week there are numerous artisans' shops, restaurants and bars operating within the museum. Open 9am to 7pm. Admission is €5 adults and €3 children.
The historical center of Palma is the oldest part of the city. It's also a refreshing area to walk in on one of Palma's hot humid days: the streets are narrow and shady. You will get a chance to peek in at a number of private courtyards. In addition, the historic center has a lot of attractions:
Catedral de Mallorca and Museo Catedralicio, C/ Capiscolato, 2. ph 971 72 31 30 or 971 71 31 33. fax 971 71 93 87. email info@catedraldemallorca.org. Mallorca's spectacular cathedral is located close to the sea-side. The museum, located in the chapter room and vestry, has exhibits of religious paintings and silverware. The museum opens at 10am, and its weekday closing hours are 5:15pm (April to May), 6:15pm (June to September), 5:15pm (October) and 3:15pm (November to March). On weekends it closes at 2:15pm (all year). http://www.catedraldemallorca.org/
Banys Àrabs, C/- Serra 3. ph 971 72 15 49. The Arab bath building is the only building in Palma dating to the Arab settlement. The baths were constructed in the tenth century, and were sauna-style: the floor was heated and water added to make the room steamy. A small courtyard and the two rooms of the baths themselves are open to ten people at a time. €1,50 adults and free for children.
Museo de Arte Español Contemporáneo, Sant Miquel, 11. ph 971 71 35 15 or 971 71 04 28. email museupalma@expo.march.es. This branch of the museum of contemporary art has a permanent collection of over seventy pieces by modern Spanish artists including Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Juan Gris and Salvador Dalí. The museum is open from 10am to 6:30pm weekdays and 10:30am to 2pm Saturdays. Admission is free. http://www.march.es/arte/palma/
Aqualand, Palma – Arenal Motorway, exit 13, Km 15. This water park has slides and pools of varying degrees of adventurousness. Open from early May to early October each year, its opening hours are 10am - 5pm (May - June, Sept - Oct) and 10am - 6pm (July - August). Admission is €20 adults, €18 seniors and €14 children. http://www.aspro-ocio.es/elarenal/mallorca/
Cafe Port Pesquer, C/- Moll de la Llotja. ph 971 725 868 or 971 715 220. This portside cafe is a seafood specialist, and also serves local specialities like tapas and platos mediterráneos. It is popular with locals and tourists, but is perhaps a little under-staffed. Mains €14 - €20.
XII Apóstoles, C/- Sant Ramon Nonat. ph 971 262 015. fax 971 264 765. email info@12apostoles.com. This opulently decorated pizza restaurant has a pizza topping for each of the eponymous apostles. The enormous pizzas have a thin crust and sparse but intense toppings. Bookings advised if you're eating after 8:30pm. Pizzas €10 - €15. Wine €20 - €50. http://www.12apostoles.com/
The Mallorca high season is between July and September. Book especially early during any holiday weeks or weekends in the United Kingdom or Germany, as Mallorca and Palma in particular are popular holiday spots for people from these countries.
Hostel Terramar, Pl. Mediterránia, 8. ph 971 73 99 31. Reviews describe this as a particularly clean hostel with very friendly staff. A guest kitchen is available. Dorm beds are €15-17 per person, and double rooms are €17 per person (€22,50 with ensuite).
Mallorca Wohngemeinschaft, C/- Joan Maragall, 37. ph +34 607 447 921. fax +34 971 27 43 35. email info@wg-mallorca.com. This small guesthouse run by an Austrian couple is very close to the bay and has a number of double rooms. Guests have use of the kitchen -- the guesthouse is self-catering. Guests have use of wireless broadband internet access. Prices are € 23,50 per person per night (high season) and € 20 per person per night (low season). Long stay discounts are available during the high season: two weeks stay is € 299 per person. http://www.penthouse-mallorca.com/
Hotel Gala, C/- Xabec , 5. ph 971 26 08 12 or 971 40 09 69 (bookings). fax 971 26 15 12. Reviews describe this three star hotel as in a good location near the beach and not far from the airport. It is described as an ideal family hotel with plenty of entertainment and a good distance from local restaurants and activities. Double rooms are €69 per night (high season, 16 July - 15 Sept), €49 per night (low season). http://gala.amic-hotels.com/
Hotel Isla Mallorca, Plaza Almirante Churruca, 5. ph 971 28 12 00. fax 971 45 65 03. email info@islamallorca.com. Reviews describe this hotel as being well equipped and close to the commercial centre of the city. The facilities are oriented towards business travellers and include internet access and a fax service for guests. Double rooms with breakfast only are €100 per night (high season, July - Sept), €80 per night (low season). Double rooms with all meals are €140 per night (high season) and €120 per night (low season). http://www.islamallorca.com/
Hotel Dalt Murada, C/- Almudaina. ph 971 42 53 00. fax 971 71 97 08. email info@daltmurada.com. Reviews describe this small hotel as delightful: it is located in a refurbished 16th century building near the cathedral, and the rooms have period furnishings. The rooms have hydromassage baths, internet access and satellite TV. Double rooms from €140 per night and suites from €186 per night. http://www.daltmurada.com/
Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, C/- de Miramar, 8. ph 971 71 54 00. fax 971 72 15 79. This luxury hotel goes all out with the rooms: silk curtains, antique furnishings and original paintings are in every room. The facilities are also top rate: private phone line, internet access, and climate control. Double rooms €278 per night, suites from €332 per night. http://www.palaciocasagalesa.com/
Big Byte, C/- Apuntadores 6, Bajos. ph 971 71 17 54. fax 971 72 62 67. email cafe@bigbytepalma.com. This internet cafe includes DSL and wireless access and printing and fax facilities. http://www.bigbytepalma.com/
Take a train journey from the Plaza d'Espanya to Soller|Sóller. Sóller is a beautiful small-town getaway, and the slow train journey has magnificent views of the western mountains.
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Cyberc@fe, Terrazas Porto Pi, Paseo Maritimo, 54. ph 971 70 38 79. This internet cafe has 34 computers available using a broadband connection.
CyberCentral, Soledad 4, Bajos. ph 971 71 29 27. fax 971 72 01 68. This internet cafe has DSL access and laptop access for €3 per hour. Printing is €0,20 black and white and €0,90 color. http://cybercentralpalma.com/
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