Plaça d'Espanya
Its position in front of Palma's principal bus and train station means Plaça d'Espanya is always bustling
At the centre, overseeing all the activity is a statue of Jaime I astride a horse. This is a popular meeting point. Ice cream parlours, tapas bars and fast food joints sit side by side along the pedestrianised zone. If you've hit your limit of 'cafes con leches' but haven't tired of observing life in the capital, then I suggest crossing the road and entering the park behind the station. From a grassy patch or a wooden bench, you can carry on watching without any obligation to spend a cent. Enjoy!
Surrounded by elegant buildings and lined with shops, cafés and hotels, from here you can easily reach the old town, the train station, or catch buses around the island. The square is also a gateway to the city’s cultural highlights and is often used for markets and public events, making it a lively spot day and night.
