City Walks in Palma de Mallorca

Palma is a city with Medieval origins and hidden amongst some of the more ramshackle parts of the city are some architectural gems from the 14th century.

This walk along Palma's waterfront is good in the early morning as the city stirs itself awake and the fish market comes to life, or late in the day as the sun sets over the sea, the pavement bars begin to buzz and the cathedral and castle light up for the night.

Palma city sightseeing is an understandably popular pastime for visitors to Mallorca. Palma Cathedral, Es Baluard Art Gallery, the Passeig des Born and the beach front are on nearly every visitors "to see" list but in the midday sun walking between these sites can be a sweaty affair and driving through city traffic and finding a space to park takes all the fun out of your day. Fortunately you can see all these sights on a Segway.

Starting in front of the cathedral, this walk takes you past the main sites of Palma de Mallorca and includes modern art, Arab baths, ancient cloisters, hot chocolate in an 18th century cafe, a walk among the flower sellers, a langosta in Bar Bosch, ancient shipyards and a king's garden.

This walk starts in Placa d' Espanya and passes close to all of Palma's main sights. Begin by heading for Mercat Olivar, where you can look round the market. Leave via Placa Olivar and turn left into Carrer Sant Miguel. Soon you reach Placa Major with its outdoor cafés and street entertainers. Continue across the square and fork right into Carrer Jaume II.