Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Hotel

Enjoy a fantastic day at sea exploring secluded coves and beaches aboard a traditional Balearic yacht, “El Gordito”.

The best way to explore Mallorca is, of course, on a Vespa! If you're looking for a bit more power, why not go for a Ducati or Harley Davidson?

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 swimming, snorkelling and stand-up paddleboarding as the sun sets over the beautiful island of Mallorca.

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.

Cappuccino Café Borne is a stylish bistro in Palma, offering a light, airy interior and a large terrace. Open all day, it’s an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or simply a coffee or cocktail after a morning of shopping or a day at the beach.

Marc Fosh Restaurant in Palma de Mallorca is a premier destination for contemporary Mediterranean cuisine. Situated within the stylish 17th-century Hotel Convent de la Missió in the old town, this Michelin-starred restaurant offers a modern and relaxed setting where gastronomy takes centre stage.

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.

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.

La Despensa del Barón, located in the historic centre of Palma de Mallorca, offers a true taste of the island’s gastronomy. Situated within the charming Posada Terra Santa, this Mediterranean restaurant goes beyond simple dining, inviting guests to connect with the local history, traditions, and ingredients sourced just a few kilometres away.

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.

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.

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.

Located right in the heart of Palma, this space is a swish cocktail bar by night and a relaxing cafe by day. Located just around the corner from Palma’s Passeig des Born, the perfect spot to replenish after a hard day out shopping. There’s a trendy bar inside and a lovely little outside terrace where people can relax and soak up Palma’s beautiful architecture. 

Velvet Club is a lively nightlife venue located on Palma’s famous Paseo Marítimo, close to the Porto Pi area. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and energetic crowd, this club has become a popular destination for those looking to experience Palma’s dynamic late-night scene. Whether you’re planning a full night out or simply stopping by for a drink and some music, Velvet Club offers a fun and welcoming setting to enjoy the evening.

Underground, international, house & techno from midnight until dawn. This is hands down the main attraction for electronic music lovers in 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.

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.

Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city 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.

Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.

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.

This small museum of religious and historical antefacts is based in a wing of the former episcopal palace tucked behind the cathedral.

These 10th-century baths are virtually all that remain of the Arab city of Medina Mayurqa (now known as Palma).

The glory of Palma - a magnificent Gothic cathedral whose sandstone walls and flying buttresses seem to rise out of the sea.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts 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.

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.