Hidden in a thirty-hectare nature reserve, Cap Rocat offers refined seclusion in a restored historic fortress, with sweeping views over the Bay of Palma and a deep commitment to conservation and cultural heritage.
Cap Rocat Boutique Hotel
Elegant fortress hideaway set within a protected coastal reserve
Cap Rocat is one of the Mediterranean’s most secluded retreats, tucked away in a former military fortress within a vast protected coastal reserve. Perched above a two-kilometre stretch of marine sanctuary, this award-winning hotel blends remarkable architecture with untouched nature, offering peace, privacy and panoramic views across the Bay of Palma.
Lovingly restored by Antonio Obrador, the citadel now hosts elegant suites carved into the rock, connected by courtyards, battlements and hidden towers. The transformation honours the original design while embracing sustainable principles and local materials. Every corner of Cap Rocat reflects a philosophy of quiet luxury, respect for the landscape, and the joy of slow, meaningful travel.
Guests are invited not only to relax, but to reflect - through the on-site Vignetti-Obrador photo collection, or by simply reconnecting with nature in this extraordinary setting. Cap Rocat is more than a hotel; it’s a living tribute to cultural appreciation and the timeless spirit of exploration.
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Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip in Mallorca for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Scooter & Motorbike Hire
Rent a Vespa, moped, or motorbike in Palma, right opposite the Marina, and explore the island
Conveniently located opposite the marina, next to the auditorium, this shop offers a fantastic selection of Vespa and Piaggio scooters, as well as motorbikes like Moto Guzzi, Ducati and Harley Davidson. Whether you're cruising along the coast or winding through the mountains, renting a scooter or motorbike is the best way to experience Mallorca at your own pace.
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Coastal boat trip
Sailing yacht with swimming and snorkelling in Mallorca
Enjoy a fantastic day at sea exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a traditional Balearic yacht, “El Gordito”.
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Motor yacht trip
Private luxury cruising along Mallorca’s most beautiful coastline
Discover Mallorca from the sea aboard a modern luxury motor yacht, designed for comfort, privacy and effortless style. This fully private experience, operated by a professional skipper, is perfect for couples, families or small groups looking to enjoy the island at their own pace. Departing from Palma’s marina, you will cruise along Mallorca’s spectacular coastline, exploring crystal-clear waters, secluded coves and peaceful anchorages chosen according to the day’s conditions and your preferences.
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Luxury Jack III Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip in Mallorca for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Sunset boat trip
Sailing yacht with swimming and snorkelling in Mallorca
Take a wonderful boat trip and enjoy swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding as the sun sets over the beautiful island of Mallorca.
Restaurants nearby
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Mar Blau Restaurant
Mediterranean dining with marina views in a stylish and relaxed setting
Mar Blau, located within the elegant Valparaiso Palace and Spa Hotel, is a stylish Mediterranean restaurant offering a relaxed yet refined dining experience in the heart of Mallorca. With its striking double-height ceilings and bright, airy interior, the restaurant creates a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for both leisurely lunches and exquisite dinners.
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DINS Santi Taura Restaurant
Contemporary Mallorcan cuisine with a Michelin-starred touch in Sa Calatrava
Nestled in a historic enclave just a few metres from Palma Cathedral and the sea, DINS Santi Taura is a culinary jewel in Mallorca’s old town. Located in the vibrant Sa Calatrava neighbourhood, where centuries of history meet contemporary life, this Michelin-starred restaurant (holder of two Repsol Suns) offers a unique perspective on Mallorcan gastronomy.
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Maria 5 Urban Restaurant
Urban dining with a cosmopolitan twist in Palma
Maria 5 Urban Restaurant in Palma brings the signature spirit of Maria 5 Beach to the heart of the city. Located in Plaza Cort, just opposite the Ayuntamiento, this urban venue blends contemporary design with warm, traditional touches inside, while the lively terrace offers a vibrant city atmosphere.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Sky bar, restaurant and nightclub in the cool and trendy Santa Catalina area
Housed in a striking colonial-style building at the edge of Palma’s trendy Santa Catalina district, this is a long-standing local favourite that blends good food, great views and a vibrant social scene. Having made its mark in recent years as one of the more sophisticated venues within the hip city district, its Sky Bar is undoubtedly a great choice in which to start your night. Just a few blocks from the island’s best-known food market, the kitchen makes the most of fresh, seasonal produce, creating a menu of healthy, flavourful dishes served from breakfast through to late dinner.
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Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine with an international touch in the heart of Palma
Adrián Quetglas Restaurant in Palma de Mallorca offers a modern, Mediterranean dining experience shaped by the chef’s international journey. Born in Buenos Aires to Majorcan roots, Adrián’s passion for the island and its cuisine began with his first job in Mallorca and was later enriched by a decade of experience in the competitive dining scene of Moscow, as well as time spent in London and Paris.
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Gaudeix Restaurant 
Gaudeix Restaurant
Traditional Mediterranean and fusion German cuisine in Palma
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.
Nightlife nearby
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De Tokio a Lima Bar
Rooftop bar serving expertly crafted cocktails and local wines
De Tokio a Lima Bar in Palma offers a relaxed rooftop experience with a focus on exceptional cocktails. Located above the iconic Paseo del Borne, the bar combines city views with a menu of drinks designed to impress. Each cocktail is carefully prepared using quality spirits, fresh ingredients, and inventive combinations that highlight flavour and balance.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Sky bar, restaurant and nightclub in the cool and trendy Santa Catalina area
Housed in a striking colonial-style building at the edge of Palma’s trendy Santa Catalina district, this is a long-standing local favourite that blends good food, great views and a vibrant social scene. Having made its mark in recent years as one of the more sophisticated venues within the hip city district, its Sky Bar is undoubtedly a great choice in which to start your night. Just a few blocks from the island’s best-known food market, the kitchen makes the most of fresh, seasonal produce, creating a menu of healthy, flavourful dishes served from breakfast through to late dinner.
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Beatnik Bar and Restaurant
Globally inspired flavours and Mediterranean fusion in the heart of Palma
Beatnik Bar and Restaurant, located in the heart of Palma at Purohotel, offers a globally inspired dining experience with a playful, adventurous edge. The menu blends bright Mediterranean flavours with exotic spices from Asia and Latin America, creating a fusion that is both fresh and exciting.
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Mallorca Bowling
Fun-filled Palma venue with bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and events for all ages
Mallorca Bowling in Palma is much more than just a bowling alley - it’s a full entertainment destination for friends, families, and visitors of all ages. Located conveniently in the city, this vibrant venue combines bowling, karaoke, arcade games, and a bar for a complete day or evening of fun.
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Wineing Bar
Discover Mallorca’s premier wine bar for tasting, sharing and savouring every sip
Wineing in Mallorca is a haven for wine lovers seeking an unforgettable experience. Born from a genuine passion for wine, this bar combines the art of traditional winemaking with modern innovation and technology, offering a selection of prestigious wines from Spain and beyond.
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Kaelum Club 
Kaelum Club
Popular Santa Catalina club in Palma with house music, themed nights, and rooftop terrace
Kaelum Club is one of Palma’s longest-standing nightlife spots, perfect for continuing your afternoon into a lively evening of drinks and dancing. Conveniently located on the corner of Avenida Argentina, at the gateway to Santa Catalina, it’s surrounded by a dynamic hub of bars and restaurants, making it an ideal choice to extend your night out.
Beaches nearby
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Playa de Palma Beach 
Playa de Palma Beach
Long and famous stretch of sand located to the east of Palma
Playa de Palma is a long stretch of beach to the east of Palma de Mallorca and opening onto Palma Bay. It's also one of Mallorca's biggest holiday resorts.
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Portixol Beach 
Portixol Beach
Charming shingle and sand beach on the outskirts of Palma
Portixol is found just to the east of Palma's cathedral and is home to a little bay within which a little sand and shingle beach known as D'es Portitxolet Beach resides. The water is generally calm here due to the sheltered nature of the bay.
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Palma City Beach (Can Pere Antoni) 
Palma City Beach (Can Pere Antoni)
Golden sandy beach, the closest beach to Palma
The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.
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Cala Major Beach 
Cala Major Beach
Idyllic but lively sandy beach featuring stunning turquoise waters
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
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Illetas Beach 
Illetas Beach
Sheltered bay with an upmarket feel located in the Bay of Palma
Only 9km from the capital of Palma, Illetas is a holiday resort claiming three picture-perfect beaches. Illetas beach is the main beach, and is more sheltered than the huge stretch of sand that makes up the beach in front of Palma's cathedral, making this one of the nicest beaches in the Bay of Palma.
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Ciudad Jardin Beach 
Ciudad Jardin Beach
Friendly ‘Blue Flag’ beach that's located in the Bay of Palma
The small resort town of Ciudad Jardin lies around five kilometres east of Palma. Its beach, also commonly referred to as ‘Ciutat Jardi’, lies alongside a quiet promenade lined with palm trees, offering a huge variety of different styled bars and restaurants.
Sights nearby
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Banys Arabs (Arab Baths), Palma de Mallorca 
Banys Arabs (Arab Baths), Palma de Mallorca
Ancient bath house from the time the Moors were in charge
These 10th-century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma).
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Parc de la Mar 
Parc de la Mar
Public space in front of the cathedral
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. The park around the lake is now a popular weekend and summer spot, with several cafes, a mural donated by Joan Miro and an art gallery in the vaults of the old city walls.
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Museu de Mallorca
Discover the history of Mallorca
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.
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Museu Diocesa
Home to the Bishop of Mallorca & religious artefacts
This small museum of religious and historical antefacts is based in a wing of the former episcopal palace tucked behind the cathedral.
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Basilica de Sant Francesc 
Basilica de Sant Francesc
Gothic style church in the heart of the old town
The facade of this 13th-century church in Palma (remodelled after it was struck by lightning in the 17th century) is typically Mallorcan - a massive, forbidding sandstone wall with a delicately carved postal and a rose window at the centre.
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Museu de Sa Jugueta
One of the best toy museums in Spain
Based on the collection of Antoni Roig Clar, this museum showcases over 3,000 toys from all around the world and from different eraas.
Towns nearby
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Ciudad Jardin 
Ciudad Jardin
Friendly and charming resort in the Bay of Palma
Ciudad Jardin lies to the east of Palma, just along the bay from Portixol and Molinar and close to the airport. It's pretty much at the centre of Palma Bay and, after the transformation of neighbouring areas Portixol and Molinar, it has been heralded as the next 'up and coming' place for the cool and trendy set of Mallorca.
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Portixol 
Portixol
Portixol, together with Molinar, are trendy suburbs of Palma
The former fishing villages Portixol and Molinar, like many neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Palma, have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years. They have transformed from quiet fishing villages into some of the trendiest areas in the south-west of Mallorca. Their main attractions include a long stretch of beach, a beautiful promenade and a boho vibe. That’s before we even get started on the great selection of restaurants, bars and hotels servicing the area!
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Palma Bay 
Palma Bay
From Playa de Palma to Magaluf and the capital city of Palma de Majorca
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of Mallorcas tourist development meet along a 25km stretch of coast. Tacky resorts sit next to exclusive retreats, it seems that everyone wants a slice of Palma Bay. One moment you can be in Portals Nous, with its chic marina crammed with millionaires' yachts, the next in seedy Magaluf, all British pubs and wet T-shirt contests.
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Cala Major / Illetes 
Cala Major / Illetes
Traditional beach resort just to the west of Palma
Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts of Palma.
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Illetas 
Illetas
Beach resort on the outskirts of Palma, in the south-west of Mallorca
Illetas (also known as Ses Illetes) is a small, stylish resort tucked into the southwest coast of Mallorca just a few kilometres from Palma. In summer, it draws in visitors with its soft sandy beaches, calm turquoise waters, and laid-back upscale vibe. It’s one of the most attractive spots along the Bay of Palma, known for its whitewashed villas, leafy streets, and a mix of classic and modern hotels that blend into the hillside. The views are stunning, the atmosphere relaxed, and everything feels just a little more refined than your average beach resort.
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Portals Nous 
Portals Nous
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Mallorca
Portals Nous is a small town 10km to the west of Palma. This is the place to stay if you want to spend time at the swanky marina of Puerto Portals.
