This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
Stylish urban retreat offering prime location, contemporary design, and stunning rooftop terrace views
Situated on a small road inside the main pedestrianised centre, the hotel backs on to the courtyard of the Santa Clara monastery, offering a uniquely tranquil spot in a city setting - with superb views across the Bay of Palma.
The interior has been decorated to the highest standards combing traditional features such as stone walls and exposed wooden beams with modern sleek design. All the rooms are light and airy with their own individual colour scheme. They come fully equipped with flatscreen satellite TVs, WiFi access, air-conditioning, safe and mini-bar. Their suites also include i-Pod docking stations.
To truly unwind whilst you are on holiday, why not spend some time in the hotel's urban spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. You can also indulge in a variety of massage therapies and beauty treatments.
You can also enjoy the stunning views over Palma and the sunshine on roof-top terrace. It is a great space to stretch out on a sun-lounger with a cocktail!
If you are planning a meeting or a conference then the hotel has a fully equipped conference room with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
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The Bar
The hotel has a comfortable bar where you can enjoy refreshing cocktails on the rooftop terrace, or sip an aperitif or digestif before or after your evening meal. As well as being open in the evening, the bar also serves coffee and soft drinks in the morning.
The Restaurant
There’s no restaurant at the hotel, but a sumptuous buffet breakfast is served each morning.
Sports & Relaxation
A true haven of peace and tranquillity in the middle of the city, their urban spa is situated in the basement of this 18th-century building, a cosy and welcoming space where you can forget the hustle and bustle of Mallorca's capital. They offer a wide range of massages and beauty treatments to pamper yourself, after which you can relax at the jacuzzi, hot stone beds, sauna and steam shower.
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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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Private boat trip
Boat trips with optional paella and tapas, snorkelling, paddle boarding and stops in scenic coves
Set sail on a private boat trip in Palma Bay, with full-day and half-day options available.
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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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Luxury To Escape 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 scooter in the heart of Palma and explore the vibrant city and surrounding areas with ease
Renting a scooter is the best way to get around Mallorca. You’ll have the freedom to explore every corner of the island at your own pace, from hidden beaches to charming villages - places only a scooter can take you!
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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.
Restaurants nearby
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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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De Tokio a Lima Restaurant
Elegant hotel restaurant serving Japanese and Peruvian cuisine
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.
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La Vermutería De Can Cera Restaurant
Stylish courtyard restaurant in Palma serving Mediterranean tapas with local flavours and artisan touches
La Vermutería De Can Cera offers a refined taste of Mallorca in the heart of Palma’s old town. Nestled within the courtyard of the elegant Can Cera boutique hotel, the restaurant blends Mediterranean flavours with a stylish, art-filled setting.
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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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Quadrat Restaurant and Garden
Mediterranean flavours with a creative touch in the heart of Palma
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.
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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Nicolas Bar
Cocktail bar, cafe and restaurant open all day in Palma's old town
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.
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Galactic Club 
Galactic Club
Central Palma tapas bar and jazz club with live music, swing, and lindy hop
Galactic Club is a lively tapas bar and jazz club in central Palma, just above Santa Catalina and close to Passeig Mallorca. With its relaxed terrace and vibrant interior, it’s a perfect spot for a casual drink and some tasty tapas, but the real draw is the music and dancing.
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Koa Bar and Restaurant
Tapas, grills and creative cocktails in the heart of Palma
Koa Bar and Restaurant in the heart of Palma offers a lively and modern spot for tapas, grilled dishes, and inventive cocktails. Located in La Lonja, opposite the cathedral, Koa brings together traditional Spanish flavours with contemporary twists, including Asian fusion bites and wood-fired grill specialties.
Beaches nearby
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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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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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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.
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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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Portals Nous (Oratori) Beach 
Portals Nous (Oratori) Beach
Popular 'Blue Flag' beach famous for its chiringuito-style beach bar
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
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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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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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 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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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.
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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.
Towns nearby
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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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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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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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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.
