Parc de la Mar
Until the 1960s the sea reached up to the city walls, providing the perfect reflection for the cathedral. When the building of a new road changed all that, an artificial lake was constructed to reproduce the effect.

© Palma City Sightseeing

© Palma City Sightseeing

© Palma City Sightseeing
Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Palma's major sites & attractions
Jump on one of Palma's tourist sightseeing buses for a whirlwind tour of Mallorca's capital city.
They operate from 10:00-18:00 and do a full loop every 80 minutes. The route, with 18 stops, goes via the cathedral, Plaça Major, Ramblas, Plaça d'Espanya, Parc de la Mar, Es Baluard, the sea promenade and marina, Porto Pí, Joan Miró Foundation, Bellver Castle, Pueblo Español and many other areas in the city.
Commentary via audio phone is available in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Chinese, Russian and Catalan.
24-hour tickets cost 21€ for adults, 10€ for children 8 to 15 years old and 10€ for over 65.
Until the 1960s the sea reached up to the city walls, providing the perfect reflection for the cathedral. When the building of a new road changed all that, an artificial lake was constructed to reproduce the effect.
This small museum of religious and historical antefacts is based in a wing of the former episcopal palace tucked behind the cathedral.
The glory of Palma - a magnificent Gothic cathedral whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses seem to rise out of the sea.
Billed as Mallorca's most important museum, this undoubtedly contains some fascinating exhibitsbut beware that it is difficult to get excited about bits of stone in glass cases if you do not understand the captions. The museum has recently been refurbished, so we are hoping it is now more tourist-friendly.
These 10th-century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma).
A royal palace has stood on this site next to Palma's cathedral since the Muslim walis (governors) built their alcazar soon after the Arab conquest.
Don't miss out on the cuisine at Hotel Feliz. With a happy hour every evening to start you off, before picking something from their tapas or main menu.
This gem of a restaurant is situated in Palma's old town. It has a simple yet charming interior as well as tables outside which are a popular choice on warm summer evenings.
This charming restaurant has double height ceilings which highlight the bright and airy peaceful atmosphere and a wonderful terrace with spectacular views towards the marina.
This restaurant is within a charming bohemian boutique hotel in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. It has an stylish contemporary interior with plenty of space and light.
Cappuccino has a number of stylish brasseries in Mallorca, some of which are housed in the most beautiful historic buildings. This branch is in a really fabulous building and has a great location next to the cathedral.
Located inside the Nixe Palace Hotel, on the beach of Cala Major, this restaurant serves creative fresh-produce cuisine, specialising in fish and seafood.
Enjoy four hours on a private motor boat in Palma Bay, perfect for small groups or those on a budget.
Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter
Enjoy a fantastic day at sea and exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a typical yacht from the Balearic Islands, "El Gordito".
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.
Take a wonderful boat trip and enjoy all the activities of swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddle boarding as the sunsets over the beautiful island of Mallorca.
The buses run regularly throughout the year (every 30 minutes in winter and every 20 minutes in summer) and you can buy your ticket on the buses (children under 8 go free). The total journey time is one hour and 20 minutes and your ticket is valid for 24 hours (or you can get a 48 hour ticket).
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