Palma de Mallorca City Guide Express
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The Pearl from the Mediterranean
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This is the capital of the Balearic Islands, decorated by yachts, palm trees and the Cathedral in the background, there is a magical touch in town, with it´s high temperatures during the summer months and mild winters, it makes it a top destination all year round. Astonishing beaches, you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of Valldemosa or Soller and the night rush from the Paseo Maritimo. Palma de Mallorca's landscapes are also filled with wonderful sights and enchanting views. Mallorca is known throughout the world for it´s nautical competitions, which are held through out it´s coast summer after summer. What is perhaps less known it´s the fairnesss of its winter weather, which increasingly take advantage of cycling teams from various countries for the training of their riders. You can get to Palma de Mallorca by ferrie from mainland Spain or most budget airlines fly there.
Hotels and Accomodation in Palma de Mallorca. Where to Stay in Palma
What to Do in Mallorca | Where to Go
Bellver Castle: It´s construction started in the 14th century ordered by the king of Mallorca Jaime II, worth a visit in Mallorca, it´s one of the 3 castles in Europe with a circular base.
Hotels and Accomodation by the Bellver Castle, Mallorca La Lonja:
A master piece from the gothic architecture it was built round 1420. Today is an exhibition centre open to the public.
Address: Paseo Sagrera s/n. Mallorca
Hotels and Accomodation in La Lonja. Palma de Mallorca Old Town:
Bars and nightclubs and pubs, it´s the perfect place to spend a night out.
Hotels and Accomodation by Mallorca´s Old Town
Festivals and Events in Mallorca | What to Do | Where to Go in Mallorca
Fiestas de Sant Sebastiá(17th to the 25th of january): Celebrating the Mallorca´s saint, there´s live concerts, events, shows, and bbq´s. International Boat Show(26th April -May 25th): Unmissable event for yachting enthusiasts. Muelle Viejo de Palma. More information: +34 971 77 13 02(no web)
Beaches in Palma de Mallorca | Tourism | Hotels&Accomodation
The island of Mallorca it´s internationally known for a warm climate, its elements and typical delicacies and craftsmanship, and of course, for its wonderful beaches. Nearly 300 beaches all around the island are a major attraction for tourists from around the globe to choose to spend their holidays in Mallorca. A fine white sand, crystal clear waters and astonishing landscapes surround the beaches of Mallorca.
Ciudad Jardín(Garden City): Just outside of Palma, towards the Arenal you´ll find this small and charmy beach, clear waters, and excellent restaurants in the area. You can go there by bus, car, or 40 minute walk from Palma
Cala Major: By the west end of Palma you can get there by bus or car, nice beach with loads of restaurants and terraces, very close to the Marivent Palace.
Peguera: This is a tiny town about 30km from Palma, with dozens of hotels and restaurants surrounding, it´s beach it´s a wonderfull spot surrounded by pine trees.
Paguera Hotels|Apartments|Where to Go
Santa Ponsa: This resort outside of Palma has a 1 km beach with hotels, apartments, pubs, restaurants..
Portals Nous: Belonging to the municipality of Calviá, Portals Nous has 3 beaches, hotels and apartments
Hotels and Apartments in Santa Ponsa|Accomodation|What to Do
Palma Nova: About 14km from Palma, Palmanova is a tourist town belonging to the Spanish municipality of Calvia, Mallorca, it´s part of Paseo Calviá, Born in 1934 as residential area, In 2009 is considered one of the most important tourist areas of Mallorca, with a one thousand meter beach, it invites you to relax and stroll among trees, parks and boulevards. The beach, for its quality and services, was awarded the Q of "Calidad"(Quality)
Hotels and Apartments in Palmanova
Magalluf: Home of BCM(Biggest Club in Europe) it´s main visitors are british tourist. It has one long and wonderfull beach, surrounded of bars, and restaurants.
Hotels and Accomodation in Magalluf|Apartments
Nights Out in Palma | Nightlife
There is multiple choices of going out in Palma, bars, restaurant and clubs open untill the early hours of the morning
Paseo Maritimo: This long seafront avenue you´ll find most of the main clubs and discos in town. Loads of bars and terraces.
La Lonja: Not far from the Paseo Maritimo you´ll find a lot of cool bars and chic italian and spanish restaurants for an excellent night out.
Playa de Palma: Bars, discos, restaurants, beaches sangrias and sun.
Tito´s Club(Paseo Marítimo), Abraxas(Paseo Marítimo), BCM Planet Dance(Magalluf)
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Mallorca Useful Information
Transportation in Palma de Mallorca
You may find buses in Palma a bit crowded during the summer season, but they are efficient and punctual. You can use the underground system to go pretty much anywhere.
Palma de Mallorca and Surroundings
Palma de Mallorca it´s the biggest island from the Balearic Islands, it´s nature makes the Island an unforgettable place.
Cape Formentor: In the north side of the Island of Mallorca, Cape Formentor it´s astonishing landscape with breathtaking views in Palma de Mallorca, daytrips, excursions availeable, ideal for walking and biking tours. You´ll find the early mornings as the best time to go
Sierra Tramuntana: The Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain range running southwest-northeast which forms the northern backbone of the island of Mallorca. Its highest peak is Puig Major, which, at its 1,445 metres is the highest mountain in the Balearic Islands. It follows Puig de Massanella with 1.348mts. With an astounding landscape worth a visit in Mallorca, you can get there by car and it´s an ideal place for bike riding and walking tours. Nature at it´s true form.
