Mallorca’s sun-soaked capital city offers all the culture and history you’d expect from an island that played host to both Moors and Mallorcan kings – and the restaurant scene you’d expect from a Spanish seaside resort town.
Below, we’ve collected a few of our favourite things to do in Palma and took the liberty of recommending a few great places where you can refuel after a day spent sightseeing. See if you can get through all of these in a day!
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A Few Great Things to Do in Palma
All these sites are worth a visit, but be sure to leave enough time to simply soak in the atmosphere—lingering with the locals in any of the lively outdoor cafés or friendly bars, sampling the wide variety of delicious tapas and finding yourself constantly entertained by the hustle and bustle that surrounds you.
Old Town
On any visit to Palma, a walk through these ancient maze-like lanes and alleys is essential. Many of the Renaissance mansions, baroque and gothic churches are currently being refurbished.
Museo de Mallorca
Mallorca’s largest museum is very highly regarded, and with good reason. Housed in a Renaissance mansion, it boasts a large collection of gothic paintings and various Mallorcan artifacts.
Palau de l’Almudaina
Located opposite the cathedral (more on that below), this palace was originally built for the Moorish governors and later used for the Mallorcan kings. To this day it is used to house visiting dignitaries and royalty.
The Cathedral
Built of golden sandstone and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this jaw-dropping Gothic-style church was built on top of the Great Mosque in celebration of the 13th c. defeat of the Moors.
