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Things to see in Palma de Mallorca (Spain): 53 places and when to go
Palma de Mallorca is a city in Spain with around 376,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Beaches (8), Food and drink (7). The best known are Palma Cathedral, Bellver Castle and Royal Palace of La Almudaina. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 39.5743, 2.6542
- Population
- About 376,000
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (17) · Beaches (8) · Food and drink (7) · Nature (6) · Architecture (5) · Hiking (5)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- PMI Palma de Mallorca, 7.7 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Fita del Ram, at 832 m.
What to see in Palma de Mallorca
The places in and around Palma de Mallorca, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Palma CathedralCathedral and minor basilica in Spain914 m
- Bellver CastleCastle in Mallorca3.2 km
- Royal Palace of La AlmudainaCultural property in Palma de Mallorca, Spain926 m
- Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in MallorcaArt museum in Palma de Mallorca, Spain4.4 km
- Parliament of the Balearic IslandsAutonomous legislative body of the Balearic Islands, Spain797 m
- Platja de Palma i Pla de Sant JordiAdministrative district in Palma de Mallorca, Spain9.4 km
- Es BaluardArt museum in Palma, Spain1.2 km
- Gran HotelFormer hotel in Palma, Spain445 m
- Palma AquariumAquarium in Palma de Mallorca, Spain8.0 km
- Porto Pí LighthouseLighthouse in Spain3.9 km
- Magaluf BeachBeach in Spain13 km
- Capocorb VellArchaeological site24 km
- Fort San CarlosFortification in Palma de Mallorca, Spain4.1 km
- Ciutat JardíBeach in Spain3.9 km
- Far del Cap BlancLighthouse on Majorca, Spain26 km
- Castle of BendinatBuilding in Spain7.3 km
- Naveta AlemanyCultural property in Calvià, Spain14 km
- Cala MajorBeach in Spain4.8 km
- Santa Maria la Major d'IncaCultural property in Inca, Spain28 km
- Torre de Cala PiCultural property in Llucmajor, Spain28 km
- Son Ferrer step turriformArchaeological site in Calvià, Spain16 km
- Western Water ParkWestern Land, Indian Town and El Paso14 km
- Convent de Sant DomingoCultural property in Inca, Spain27 km
- Cova des Pas de VallgorneraCave in Llucmajor, Balearic Islands, Spain30 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Beaches: Platja del Mago, Platja del Toro, Platja de s'Arenal, Ca'n Pere Antoni
- Nature: Fita del Ram, Torre del Verger, Font d'en Baster, Mola de Planícia, Puig d'Escorca
- History: Torre de Cala Figuera, Prehistoric remains in s'Àguila d'en Tomeu - ses Cases, Glòria de Sant Jaume
- Architecture: Torre del Cap Blanc
- Temples: Ermita de Maristel·la
- Food and drink: Mercat de Santa Catalina, Mercat de l'Olivar, Pere Garau market, Macià Batle, Microceller Son Crespí, Porter, Vins Can Novell
- Hiking: El Camí, GR 221 Dry Stone Route: Stage 2: Coma d'en Vidal-Esporles, GR 221 Dry Stone Route: Variant 2 Galatzó: stretch Calvià-Estellencs, GR 221 Dry Stone Route: Variant 3 Son Sanutges
- With kids: Fresópolis, Marineland
- Mountains: Hort de Son Tries
- Stargazing: Llançador automatitzat de globus meteorològics
When to go to Palma de Mallorca
The best time to visit Palma de Mallorca is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulPossible14:32
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:47
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. In June, 52 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Palma de Mallorca
The nearest main airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI, Palma de Mallorca), 7.7 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Palma de Mallorca?
The best known: Palma Cathedral, Bellver Castle, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Mallorca, Parliament of the Balearic Islands. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Palma de Mallorca?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Palma de Mallorca?
The nearest main airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 7.7 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Palma de Mallorca as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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