Palma Majorca Guide

Palma, the capital of Mallorca, a city of contrasts.

Palma’s ancient heritage can be traced back to 276BC when it was founded as a Roman colony, and its history is still evident today in the Gothic cathedral - started after the “reconquista” from the Moors in the first half of the 13th century - the 14th-century Almudaina palace, the church of St. Francis of Assisi, and the city’s ancient walls.

The narrow streets, resonant of many Spanish towns and cities, combine with the splendour of Palma’s modern shopping malls and streets. The vibrant Paseo Maritimo, with its fine hotels, which runs alongside the vast marina, are indicative of the cosmoplitan and lively nature of the city today.

Yet Palma retains its historical charm, despite its appeal for so many thousands of visitors each year, a trend attributed - in part - to Fernanado and Isabel for whom Palma was a royal holiday retreat, which in turn led to its becoming a popular destination for the rich and famous.

In addition to its notable sights, such as the cathedral, Palma offers the visitor numerous other attractions, for instance, the Castell del Bellver, a castle from the early 14th-century which was the residence of the short-lived Mallorcan royal family of that period. There is also the Banys Arabs (Arabian baths), the only remaining complete Moorish building in the city, as well as great palaces such as Colom and Villalonga, located in the vicinity of the cathedral.

Close to Palma are many excellent beaches, and the city enjoys an excellent nightlife and array of restaurants. The history, the modernity, the shopping, the sea, and more! They all combine to make Palma somewhere not to be missed.

There are many places to go and things to do whilst visiting Palma, we have listed a few below for you :

Art Galleries

Palma City Council, Ses Voltes Centre, d'exposicions

Address : Parc de la Mar s/n 07003, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 728 739

Tue to Sat 10:00 to 13:45 and 17:00 to 20:45. Sunday and Public Holidays 10:00 to 13:45

Palma City Council, Casal Solleric

Address : Passeig del Born, 27, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 722 092

Tue to Sat 10:30 to 13:45 and 17:00 to 20:15. Sunday and Public Holidays 10:00 to 13:45

Palma City Council, Casal Balaguer

Address : Calle Unió, 3, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 712 489

Tue to Sat 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30.

Altair

Address : Sant Jaume, 15, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: +34 971 716 282

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:30

Art Fama

Address : Santa Catalina de Sena, 4, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 721 307

Art Point

Address : Calle Cecili Metel, 6, 07003, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 718 260

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 20:00

Barcelo Foundation

Address : Sant Jaume, 4, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 722 467
Web : www.fundacionbarcelo.org

Bearn

Address : Concepció 6 - 07012 Palma
Telephone : +34 971 72 28 37

Mon to Fri 11:30 to 13:30 and 17:30 to 20:30. Saturday 11:30 to 13:30

Byblos

Address : Avda. Argentina, 16, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 738 082

Cercle de Belles Arts

Address : Calle Unió, 3, 7012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 723 112

Chacartegui Cirerol, Sala de Arte

Address : Pasaje Juan XXIII, 6, entlo 1º, 07002, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 214 110
Web : www.chacartegui.com

Mon to Fri 10:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 20:00

Costa Galleries

Address : Conquistador, 12, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 721 839

Espai Ramon Llull

Address : Calle Ramon Llull, 3, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 712 301

Mon to Fri 9:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 20:00. Saturday 9:00 to 14:00

Ferran Cano

Address : Calle de la Pau, 3, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 714 067

Mon to Fri 17:00 to 20:30

Gianni Giacobbi

Address : Calle Can Ribera, 4, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 720 002

Mon to Fri 11:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30

Horrach Moya

Address : Calle Catalunya, 4, 07011, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 731 240

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30 and 17:30 to 20:30. Saturday 10:30 to 13:30

Jandro

Address : Concepció, 20, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 727 636

Jaume III

Address : Avda Jaume III, 25, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 710 863

Joan Guaita Art

Address : Calle Can Verí, 10, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 715 989
Web : www.picassomio.com

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30. Saturday 11:00 to 13:30

Joan Oliver "Maneu"

Address : Calle Montcades 2, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 721 342
Web : www.maneuart.com

Mon to Fri 11:00 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 20:30

La Caixa Foundation

Address : Placa Weyler, 3, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 72 01 11

Tue to Sat 10:00 to 21:00 Sunday 10:00 to 14:00

La Misericordia Cultural Centre

Address : Via Roma, 1, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 714 257

Lluc Fluxa

Address : Calle Can Ribera, 4, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 719 090

Tue to Fri 11:00 to 13:30 and 16:30 to 20:30. Saturday 11:00 to 13:30

Mediterrania Gallery

Address : Calle Sant Martí, 1, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 715 846

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30h and 16:30 to 20:00

Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art, Juan March Foundation

Address : Calle Sant Miquel, 11, 07002, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 71 35

Mon to Fri 10:00 to 18:30. Saturday 10:00 to 13:00

Pelaires Contemporary Cultural Centre

Address : Can Verí 7, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 720 418

Mon to Fri 10:00 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30. Saturday 10:00 to 13:30

Pelaires

Address : Calle Pelaires, 5, 07001, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 720 418

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30

Pilar y Joan Miro Foundation

Address : Calle Joan de Saridakis, 29, 07015, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 701 420

Tue to Sat 11:00 to 18:00. Sunday 11:00 to 16:00

Sa Llotja

Address : Passeig Sagrera s/n, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 711 705

Tue to Sat 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 21:00. Sunday 11:00 to 13:30

Sa Nostra Cultural Centre

Address : Calle Concepció, 12, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Telephone : +34 971 725 210
Web : www.sanostra.es

Mon to Fri 10:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 21:00. Saturday Morning 10:30 to 13:30

Xavier Fiol

Address : Calle Montenegro, 4, 07012, Palma de Mallorca
Tel : +34 971 718 914
Web : www.galeriaxavierfiol.com

Mon to Fri 11:30 to 13:30 and 17:00 to 20:30

Museums

Casal Solleric

Address : Passeig del Born 27
Telephone : 971 722 092

Contemporary Spanish Art Museum

Address : Sant Miquel 11
Telephone : 971 713 515

"La Caixa" FOUNDATION

Address : Gran Hotel, Pça. de Weyler 3
Telephone : 971 720 111

Pilar and Joan Miro Foundation

Address : Joan de Saridakis 29
Telephone : 971 701 420

La Llotja Museum

Address : Plaça Sa Llotja, s/n
Telephone : 971 711 705

Cathedral Museum

Address : Palau Reial, 29
Telephone : 971 723 130

Mallorca Museum

Address : Portella 5
Telephone : 971 717 540

La Almudaina

Address : Royal Palace Museum, Palau Reial s/n
Telephone : 971 214 134

Diocesan Museum

Address : Calders, 2
Telephone : 971 730 657

City History Museum

Address : Castell de Bellver
Telephone : 971 730 657

Historic Military Museum Of The Balearic Islands

Address : Dique del Oeste
Telephone : 971 402 145

Krekovic Museum

Address : Ciutat de Querétaro 3
Telephone : 971 249 409

Casa Museu J. Torrens Llado

Address : C/ de la Portella, 9
Telephone : 971 729 835

Es Baluard - Museu d'Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma

Address : C/ de la Portella, 9
Telephone : 971 729 835

Can Marques

Address : C/ Zanglada, 2.A
Telephone : 971 716247

Dolls Museum

Address : Palau Reial, 27 Entl.
Telephone : 971 729850

Map of Palma

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