Explore holidays in Palma

The small city of Palma is Mallorca’s capital and cultural hub, ideal for a city break and the perfect add-on to a week or two in one of our Pollensa villas. Rich in history, it’s also ripe for fun, from tapas bars to designer stores and a vibrant seafront full of upmarket beach clubs to rival anything you’d find in Marbella.

The city skyline is dominated by the huge, Gothic cathedral known as La Seu, unmissable in every sense of the word. It enjoys an incredible location on the waterfront, but when the sun is high you can retreat into the narrow shady streets of the old town, or take a seat in the Plaza Major and enjoy Palma’s laid-back café culture as you watch the world go by. Cultural highlights include Es Baluard Museum, proud home of some notable Picassos and Dalís, and the royal Almudaina Palace, with its wonderful harbour views. No Palma short break would be complete without a stroll along the Paseo de Born, an elegant-tree lined avenue and the city’s premier shopping destination.

Eating out in Palma takes you on a journey far beyond tapas. Pick your own picnic at the super-trendy Santa Catalina Food Market or head for the port and its celebrated sea-food restaurants. Keep it low-key and local with the best of the island’s wines and olive oils or treat yourself to a Michelin star or two to see just how sophisticated this bijou little capital can be.

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