Antigua Hotel
Five-star boutique hotel in the heart of Palma's old town
Set in a medieval townhouse in the centre of Palma de Mallorca, this luxury hotel takes you back to the time when the city was home to nobles, merchants and travellers who brought exotic products from distant lands.
The house was renovated in the 18th-century by the Ferrer-Quintana family, wealthy merchants, and then again in 2019 to be opened as a hotel. Plenty of original features have been retained such as the arch over the entrance, the Baroque-style patio or the local Marés-stone vaulted ground floor, dating back to the 17th century.
Inside, there are 27 rooms and suites, each with its own identity and overlooking the quiet streets of the old Jewish quarter or the patio. They all have a large satellite TV, WiFi access, bathrobes, slippers and lush bathrooms with hairdryer and a magnifying mirror.
The rooftop terrace is this hotel's main feature, overlooking the old Palma and boasting a bar where you'll enjoy a selection of wines, cocktails, vermouths and tapas at Terracotta, the rooftop bar. Inside, the Sa Cuina del Antigua restaurant takes inspiration from old Mallorcan kitchens both in its decor and menu while down in the vaulted rooms Antigua Bar serves tapas, a selection of Spanish wines and hot drinks.
There's also a spa with heated pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, chromotherapy and aromatherapy showers and ice fountain. To use it, you need to book it in advance as it'll be enjoyed solely by you.
Things to do nearby
Things To Do in Palma de Mallorca
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Motor boat trip
Enjoy four hours on a private motor boat in Palma Bay, perfect for small groups or those on a budget.
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Southwest Mountains, Villages & Sea Scooter Tour
Picture-perfect views from your vintage scooter
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Coastal boat trip
Enjoy a fantastic day at sea and exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a typical yacht from the Balearic Islands, "El Gordito".
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
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
Relax aboard a luxury yacht as the sun sets over Mallorca’s coastline. Includes drinks, snacks, and snorkelling, with optional tapas and cava.
Restaurants nearby
Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
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Cappuccino Cafe - San Miguel
Cappuccino has a number of stylish brasseries in Mallorca, some of which are housed in the most beautiful historic buildings. This branch has a beautiful patio with a terrace.
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La Despensa del Baron Restaurant
This restaurant is on the ground floor of a luxury boutique hotel in the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca. It is located within a shady arcade, showcasing the original 15th-century arches of this former stately home, which have been restored in the classic Gothic style.
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Maria 5 Urban Restaurant
This restaurant is ideally located in Plaça de Cort in the city's old town. Enjoy a delicious meal and watch the world go by as you dine al fresco.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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Feliz Restaurant
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.
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DINS Santi Taura Restaurant
Situated in a historical area, a few metres from the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca and close to the sea, you will find Dins Santi Taura.
Nightlife nearby
Bars & Clubs in Palma de Mallorca
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
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Beatnik Bar and Restaurant
The ambience of this restaurant is casual and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. The bar with its VIP area is the meeting point for travellers and locals who can listen to DJs playing. Small dishes are served in the bar and when the weather permits, food and drinks can be enjoyed on the patio.
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Boulevard Maritimo Nightclub
Located on the Paseo Martítimo boulevard on the seafront, by Santa Catalina, this nightclub runs a variety of party nights and has a VIP area.
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Bar Flexas
Authentic and quirky venue and local gay hangout in the centre of Palma’s old town.
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The Library STFU Bar
Celebrating the world of alcohol, in each and every form, STFU provides an enchanting cocktail experience with truly original concoctions you’ll never have tried before.
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Galactic Club
If you’re after soulful blues, jazz, lindy hop or swing, this is the place for you.
Beaches nearby
Beaches in Mallorca
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Palma City Beach (Can Pere Antoni)
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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Portixol Beach
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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Ciudad Jardin Beach
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.
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Cala Major Beach
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
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Illetas Beach
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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Portals Nous (Oratori) Beach
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
Sights nearby
Sights in Mallorca
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Museu de Sa Jugueta
Based on the collection of Antoni Roig Clar, this museum showcases over 3,000 toys from all around the world and from different eraas.
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Basilica de Sant Francesc
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 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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Banys Arabs (Arab Baths), Palma de Mallorca
These 10th-century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma).
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Plaça de Cort
The small and charming square of Plaça Cort, located in the heart of the city, is famous for the ancient olive tree ('Olivera de Cort') that stands in the centre.
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Museu Diocesa
This small museum of religious and historical antefacts is based in a wing of the former episcopal palace tucked behind the cathedral.
Golf-clubs nearby
Golf Courses in Mallorca
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Son Quint Golf Course
The 18-hole course at Son Quint was created by James Arnold in 2009 and probably counts as the youngest course on the island. It has been landscaped using the native plants of Mallorca - featuring olive, carob and pine trees. Leyland cypresses provide a lateral protection to one side of the course. Throughout the 6,780 meters length of the course, stone walls typical to Mallorca, oleander bushes and lantana flowers complete a challenging, but fun, short golf course. The course was designed so to make best use of the views down towards the city of Palma and the Bay area.
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Pula Golf Course, Son Severa
This golf club was opened in 1995, originally designed by D.Santiago Sota. Between 2004-2006, the course was redesigned by Jose Maria Olazabal to prepare it for use on the International Pro-Tour.
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Alcanada Golf Course
Looking to play golf by the sea, then Alcanada might be the course for you. It's situated in the north of Mallorca on the peninsula of Alcudia. The golf course opened in 2003 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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T-Golf & Country Club
The views from the 8th and 11th holes alone are worth a visit to the T Golf and Country Club Poniente. The recently renovated clubhouse is a perfect place to relax and unwind after an unforgettable day of golf.
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Son Gual Golf Course
This is a private, family-run, members' golf club, set in 156 hectares of beautiful Mediterranean landscape.
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Son Servera Golf Course, Son Servera
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
Towns nearby
Towns & Villages in Mallorca
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Palma Bay
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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Portixol
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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Ciudad Jardin
Ciudad Jardin lies to the east of Palma, just along the bay from Portixol and Molinar and close to the airport. It is 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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Cala Major / Illetes
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 (also known as Ses Illetes) is a small upmarket resort on the southwestern coastline of Mallorca. Just a few kilometres west of Palma, many flock to the area in the peak summertime thanks to its soft sandy beaches and crystalline turquoise waters.
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Portals Nous
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.