2 days in Palma, Majorca
About the city
Sovereign state: Spain Autonomous region: Balearic Islands
Province/Island: Majorca
The variety of the landscape and culture invites visitors to this urban destination ideal for both short breaks and longer holidays.
Among Mallorca's most famous sights are
✔️ the cathedral in Palma
✔️ the Serra de Tramuntana national park
✔️ the vineyards dotted around the town of Binissalem
Tip: The easiest way to visit Palma's charming patios is to arrange a guided visit with tour operators to ensure that you will be able to access them, as many are privately owned.
Day 1 evening
Arrival to Palma, Majorca
Day 2
1
Plaça de la Reina
⛲ Explore La Plaza de la Reina or the Queen’s square.
⛪ Nearby is the Costa de la Seu (Cathedral).
⛪ Nearby is the Costa de la Seu (Cathedral).
2
Hort del Rei
🌳 Walk along S'Hort del Reiwas garden
🌳 This was mediaeval garden located outside the walls of the Almudaina palace that existed until the 19th century.
🌳 This was mediaeval garden located outside the walls of the Almudaina palace that existed until the 19th century.
3
Royal Palace of La Almudaina
🏁 Construction: Palace
🏁 Artistic period: Gothic
🏁 Historic period: 13th century
🏰 It is currently used by His Majesty the King of Spain as a residence for official summer ceremonies.
🏁 Artistic period: Gothic
🏁 Historic period: 13th century
🏰 It is currently used by His Majesty the King of Spain as a residence for official summer ceremonies.
4
Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
🏰 In the heart of the city of Palma de Mallorca stands the magnificent 14th century cathedral known as La Seu and, as the most emblematic building in Mallorca’s capital, it’s a must-visit.
5
Plaça de Cort
🏁 The small and charming square of Plaça Cort is famous for the ancient olive tree ('Olivera de Cort') - a hundred-year-old tree that stands in the centre.
6
Passeig del Born
🛍️ Head along El Born, a delightful street full of exclusive shops.
7
Casal Solleric
🏛️ One of the few examples in the city of houses built from new in the second half of the 18th century.
✔️ Inspect the imperial staircase and the gallery on the first floor.
✔️ Inspect the imperial staircase and the gallery on the first floor.
8
Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina
🍴 For lunch, you can choose from the extensive offer available in the neighbourhood of La Llotja, El Born and Porta de Santa Catalina.
9
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma
🖼️ Es Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma has a reserve of more than 700 works of art linked to artists from the Balearic Islands.
10
Castell de Bellver
🏰 A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
Day 3
1
Museu Fundación Juan March, Palma
🏛️ Today, start with a visit to the majestic Palau March and its attractive museum.
2
Plaça Major
Admire the modernist façades of Can Forteza and El Águila.
🍴 From here you can enjoy a meal in any of the restaurants close to the popular Olivar market.
🍴 From here you can enjoy a meal in any of the restaurants close to the popular Olivar market.
3
Banys Àrabs
Visit the Arab Baths and the Museum of Majorca for a fascinating encounters with the city's history.
4
La Rambla
🛍️ This street is an ideal place for some shopping.
5
Gran Hotel
🏛️ This hotel is part of the historic centre of the city designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and was completed in 1903.
Today the building has been converted into a cultural center, home to the Fundación la Caixa.
Today the building has been converted into a cultural center, home to the Fundación la Caixa.
6
Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró in Mallorca
🖼️ This museum offers different types of guided visits for you to gain an insight into the life and work of Joan Miró in Mallorca.
Other places to visit
1
Cala Deià
🏊 This gorgeous piece of heaven on the Western Coast of Mallorca is about an hour’s drive from city centre.
2
Valldemossa
A charming place to explore.
⛰️ Known as the ‘stone village’ because of the winding uphill cobbled stone streets and the stone houses, the village is in an idyllic valley surrounded by the lush Tramuntana mountains.
🍴 Several art galleries, boutiques and restaurants offering fresh seafood can be found in the town centre
⛰️ Known as the ‘stone village’ because of the winding uphill cobbled stone streets and the stone houses, the village is in an idyllic valley surrounded by the lush Tramuntana mountains.
🍴 Several art galleries, boutiques and restaurants offering fresh seafood can be found in the town centre
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