Attractions in Palma de Mallorca
Basilica de Sant Francesc (Basilica of San Francisco)
The sober facade of this Gothic church contrasts with its baroque interior, but its real asset is the adjacent monastery.
With its simple Gothic architecture, its central fountain and the lemon trees, it is a real oasis of peace in the heart of the old town.
Address: Carrer de Sant Francesc, 7, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (971) 71 26 95
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Castell de Bellver (Bellver Castle)
The only circular castle in Spain is so well preserved that it is hard to believe that it was built as a royal palace over 700 years ago. Since then it has been used as a military prison and as a mint.
Today it houses a museum of local history and offers its visitors a bell ver (beautiful view) over the bay of Palma from the top floor.
Address: Carrer Camilo José Cela 17, Parc Bellver, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (971) 73 06 57
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
The coast and the port
The long coastline of the city illustrates the long love story of Mallorca with the sea, which ranges from small, traditional fishing boats to super yachts, naval ships and giant cruise ships.
The former La Llotja maritime exchange and the fenced government building Consulat del Mar are located at the eastern end – two important historical buildings that commemorate the beginning of Palma’s maritime heyday.
Address: Palma de Mallorca
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Palma’s glamorous Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and Sculpture contains works by acclaimed artists such as Cézanne, Matisse, Dalí, and Picasso, along with a notable collection of paintings from the Balearic Islands by both local and foreign artists.
Address: Plaça de la Porta Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (971) 90 82 00
Website: http://www.esbaluard.org
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
La Seu
The mighty sandstone cathedral that dominates Palma’s waterfront district is one of the largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world.
Inside, it is just as impressive because of its size and proportions. The Catalan architect Antonio Gaudí, who rebuilt the church in the early 20th century, has several salient features.
Address: Carrer del Palau Reial, 29, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (971) 72 31 30.
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Palau Reial de l’Almudaina (Royal Palace of the Zidadelle)
Ever since the Muslim commanders built their Alcázar shortly after the Arab conquest in 902, a palace had been protruding from the city’s protective wall on the coast.
Today, with its mixture of Gothic and Moorish architectural styles, it testifies to the centuries-long conflicts between Moors and Christians.
Address: Carrer del Palau Reial, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (971) 21 41 34
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Plaça Weyler and Plaça Mercat
In these contiguous squares, you’ll find some of the most impressive examples of modernist architecture (the Spanish Art Nouveau style), including the ornate Gran Hotel, which now houses the Fundació La Caixa art gallery, the Forn des Teatre bakery and on the Plaça Mercat the Pensió Menorquina and Can Casasyas with their corrugated facades and butterfly and fern motifs.
Address: Plaça de Weyler and and Plaça Mercat, Palma de Mallorca
Disabled access: No
UNESCO: No
Tourist offices
Palma tourist information
Further tourist information is located on Passeig des Born 27 and in the arrival area of the airport (Tel: 971 78 95 56).
Address: Parc de les Estacions, Palma de Mallorca
Phone: 902 10 23 65
Website: http://www.infomallorca.net
Visitor passes
With the Palma Pass (Internet: www.palmapass.com) the use of city buses and city bikes from “Bicipalma” is free of charge. Visitors also get free or discounted entry to more than 20 sights and museums, as well as discounts in numerous restaurants and shops. The Palma Pass costs € 34 with a validity of 48 hours and € 41 with 72 hours. The Palma Pass is available online and from all tourist offices and affiliated companies.
