Luxury Good Times Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
Quality city hotel close to all the local amenities
The magnificent setting of Palma de Majorca surrounds Gran Meliá Victoria from its site on the Paseo Maritimo in the heart of the bay of Palma.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll into the historic city center or take advantage of discounted greens fees at 10 area golf courses. Relax with a cocktail in your private poolside cabana or lose yourself in a soothing massage. It's all within reach at the Gan Meliá Victoria.
171 Rooms, including 6 Suites and 5 Junior Suites - the majority offering fabulous views of the Bay
The hotel has three main restaurants all offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The La Terraza is certainly worth a visit just to take in the spectacular views of the bay and the cathedral whilst you dine.
The city is summer refuge for the Spanish Royal Family and with a history that dates back to Roman times. Palma offers visitors a chance to discover a wide variety of treasures. Admire the sunset from the terrace of “Es Baluard”, the Museum of Contemporary Art, or marvel at the spectacular arches of famous Cathedral.
Only 500 metres away from Bellver Castle and the park which surrounds it. Being located in central Palma means that there are planty of bars and restaurants in the locality.
This hotel has an indoor swimming pool which is open all year.
Pool Lounge Bar - large cocktail menu and selection of natural fruit juices as you are relaxing at the pool.
Cocktail Bar & Terrace - offers great views over the marina and of the cathedral. Open from 10:00 until 00:00, they have a range of top quality cocktails and a selection of food and international cuisine.
With a choice of three restaurants, the Marivent , the Victoria Lounge and La Terrasa del Marivent, the hotel caters for all tastes and styles.
Children are welcome and children under the age of 2 years old stay free of charge. Maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2 and the maximum number of children's cribs or cots allowed in each room is 1.
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter
Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.
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.
Quadrat Restaurant and Garden at Hotel Sant Francesc offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience in the heart of Palma. With its entrance on the charming Plaza Sant Francesc, the restaurant is divided into three distinct areas, each designed to provide a welcoming space for guests to enjoy a leisurely meal at any time of day.
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.
Cappuccino Café - Palau March is an elegant café and restaurant in the heart of Palma, offering a refined spot to relax while exploring the city centre. Housed in a beautiful historic building, the venue combines classic charm with modern style, providing a welcoming space both indoors and on its terrace.
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.
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.
De Tokio a Lima Restaurant in Palma de Mallorca offers a unique fusion dining experience where Mediterranean traditions meet the vibrant flavours of Japan and Peru. Situated within the boutique Can Alomar Hotel, this stylish restaurant combines sleek, modern interiors with warm, inviting touches. Dark walls and wood floors are softened by large floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the space with natural light and providing access to a terrace with sweeping views over Palma’s iconic Passeig del Born.
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.
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.
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.
The perfect place to start or finish your evening in Palma, with friends or colleagues in a truly pleasant environment.
Forn de Sant Joan Restaurant in Palma is a celebrated fine dining destination, combining Mediterranean culinary traditions with contemporary flair. Housed in a historic 14th-century building in La Lonja, the restaurant was originally a bakery before being transformed in 1992 by founder Joan Baqués. Today, it offers an elegant setting where the charm of Palma’s old town meets sophisticated gastronomy.
This wine bar offers a self-service system that works with a prepaid card allowing you to taste 48 different wines from the Balearic Islands and Spain by the glass.
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of 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.
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.
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.
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.
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
Spain gets the theme-park treatment at this 'village' in the outskirts of Palma, where reproductions of famous buildings from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid are gathered together with typical houses from the Spanish regions.
Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art was opened in 2004 as a cultural institution for research and dissemination of Balearic & Mediterranean art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
The square takes its name from Sa Llotja, the impressive Gothic market exchange building which overlooks it from one side. The decorative sandstone facade, contrasted with the lush green palm trees, makes for an idyllic setting. The plaza opens out towards the seaside promenade on one side and, on the other, tables and chairs from the surrounding restaurants spread out across the cobblestones. A great spot during the day and the evening.
With twin turrets and an angel over the door, this 15th-century seafront building looks half-castle, half-church. In fact it is neither.
The painter and sculptor Joan Miro spent most of his life in Barcelona, but both his wife and mother were Mallorcan and he always longed to return to the scene of his childhood holidays to draw inspiraton from what he called "the light of Mallorca".
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.
Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts 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!
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.
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.
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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