Places to Visit in Palma

  • La Seu – Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

    La Seu – Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma

    Towering above Palma’s seafront, La Seu is not just the island’s most recognisable landmark — it’s one of the most spectacular Gothic...

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  • Palau de l'Almudaina

    Palau de l'Almudaina

    Standing directly beside La Seu, the Palau de l’Almudaina is a majestic royal palace that reflects the layered history of Palma — from Islamic rule to Christian reconquest...

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  • Castell de Bellver

    Castell de Bellver

    Rising above the city on a wooded hilltop to the west of Palma, the Castell de Bellver is one of the most striking and unique castles in Spain and the only one in the country with a circular floor plan...

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  • Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma

    Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma

    Set within the restored walls of a 16th-century fortress, Es Baluard is Palma’s premier...

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  • Banys Àrabs – Arab Baths of Palma

    Banys Àrabs – Arab Baths of Palma

    Hidden in the backstreets of Palma’s Old Town, the Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths) offer a rare and evocative glimpse into Mallorca’s Islamic past...

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  • Fundació Miró Mallorca

    Fundació Miró Mallorca

    Perched in a quiet area of Palma's southwest, the Fundació Miró Mallorca is both an art museum and a deeply personal insight...

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  • Basílica de Sant Francesc

    Basílica de Sant Francesc

    Tucked into the maze-like streets of Palma’s Old Town, the Basílica de Sant Francesc is one of the city’s most impressive and atmospheric religious sites...

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  • Mercat de l’Olivar

    Mercat de l’Olivar

    Located just a short stroll from Plaça d’Espanya, the Mercat de l’Olivar is Palma’s largest and most vibrant food market — a bustling, sensory-rich destination...

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  • Passeig del Born

    Passeig del Born

    Often referred to as Palma’s golden mile, the Passeig del Born is one of the city's most iconic and sophisticated boulevards.  Lined with shady plane trees, historic mansions...

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  • Parc de la Mar

    Parc de la Mar

    Stretching out below Palma’s iconic cathedral, the Parc de la Mar is one of the city’s most recognisable and relaxing open spaces. With its saltwater lake, palm-lined paths...

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  • Mercat de Santa Catalina

    Mercat de Santa Catalina

    Located in Palma’s fashionable Santa Catalina neighbourhood, just west of the Old Town, the Mercat de Santa Catalina is a buzzing, characterful market that blends traditional...

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  • La Llotja (Sa Llotja)

    La Llotja (Sa Llotja)

    Located near the waterfront in Palma’s old harbour district, La Llotja — also known as Sa Llotja de Palma — is a masterpiece of Gothic civil architecture...

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  • Església de Santa Eulàlia

    Església de Santa Eulàlia

    Standing proudly in Palma’s Old Town, the Església de Santa Eulàlia is one of the city’s oldest parish churches and a prime example of Catalan Gothic architecture...

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  • Casal Solleric

    Casal Solleric

    Situated on the elegant Passeig del Born, the Casal Solleric is one of Palma’s most striking Baroque mansions, now transformed into a vibrant art and cultural centre...

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  • Plaça Major

    Plaça Major

    At the very heart of Palma’s Old Town, the Plaça Major is the city’s main square and a lively meeting point surrounded by colourful buildings, arcaded walkways...

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  • La Rambla

    La Rambla

    Lined with trees, flower stalls, and historic buildings, La Rambla is one of Palma’s most charming pedestrian boulevards and a favourite spot for a leisurely stroll...

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  • Passeig Marítim

    Passeig Marítim

    Stretching along Palma’s glittering harbourfront, the Passeig Marítim is a wide, palm-lined promenade that offers some of the city’s most beautiful coastal views...

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  • Museu de Mallorca

    Museu de Mallorca

    Housed in the elegant Ca la Gran Cristiana palace in Palma’s Old Town, the Museu de Mallorca is the island’s principal museum for archaeology, history, and fine arts...

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  • Teatre Principal de Palma

    Teatre Principal de Palma

    Standing proudly at the head of La Rambla, the Teatre Principal de Palma is one of Mallorca’s most important cultural institutions and a hub for theatre, opera, dance, and music...

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  • Basílica de Sant Miquel

    Basílica de Sant Miquel

    Located just steps from Plaça d’Espanya, the Basílica de Sant Miquel is one of Palma’s oldest Christian churches and a striking example of Baroque religious architecture in Mallorca...

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  • Jardí del Bisbe

    Jardí del Bisbe

    Tucked behind the Cathedral of Santa Maria and just steps from the bustling streets of Palma’s Old Town, the Jardí del Bisbe (Bishop’s Garden) is a serene, shaded retreat filled with...

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  • Palau March Museum

    Palau March Museum

    Perched on the edge of Palma’s historic quarter, overlooking the Parc de la Mar and the harbour, the Palau March Museum combines exquisite architecture with a world-class collection of art...

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  • Moll Vell & Marina

    Moll Vell & Marina

    Located at the heart of Palma’s bustling harbour, the Moll Vell is a vibrant waterfront promenade where luxury yachts, historic ships, and fishing boats share the same shimmering waters...

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  • Museu Fundación Juan March

    Museu Fundación Juan March

    Tucked away on Carrer de Sant Miquel, the Museu Fundación Juan March is a cultural treasure for lovers of modern Spanish art.  Housed in an elegant 17th-century mansion...

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  • Can Balaguer

    Can Balaguer

    Located on Carrer de la Unió, the Casal Balaguer — commonly known as Can Balaguer — is a 17th-century aristocratic mansion that has been transformed into a public cultural space...

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  • Garden S’Hort del Rei

    Garden S’Hort del Rei

    At the foot of Palma’s Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the S’Hort del Rei is a beautifully landscaped garden that blends Moorish heritage with modern elegance...

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  • Porta de Santa Catalina & Dalt Murada Walls

    Porta de Santa Catalina & Dalt Murada Walls

    Standing at the western edge of Palma’s Old Town, the Porta de Santa Catalina is one of the few remaining gateways of the city’s...

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  • Edifici de La Misericòrdia

    Edifici de La Misericòrdia

    In the heart of Palma, the Edifici de La Misericòrdia stands as both a striking example of Baroque civic architecture and an active cultural centre...

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  • Basílica de Sant Nicolau

    Basílica de Sant Nicolau

    Tucked away in Palma’s Old Town, the Basílica de Sant Nicolau is a compact yet beautifully detailed Baroque church dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Bari, patron saint of sailors and children...

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  • Can Bordils – Centre d’Interpretació de la Ciutat

    Can Bordils – Centre d’Interpretació de la Ciutat

    Located in Palma’s historic quarter, Can Bordils is a beautifully preserved Gothic mansion that now houses part of the City Historical Archive...

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  • Església de Sant Felip Neri

    Església de Sant Felip Neri

    Hidden away on a peaceful side street in Palma’s Old Town, the Oratori de Sant Felip Neri is a refined Baroque chapel dedicated to Saint Philip Neri, known for his joyful spirituality...

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  • Capella de la Misericòrdia

    Capella de la Misericòrdia

    The Capella de la Misericòrdia is a beautifully preserved historic chapel in the heart of Palma that has been transformed into a vibrant cultural space...

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  • La Porciúncula – The Crystal Church

    La Porciúncula – The Crystal Church

    La Porciúncula, often called the “Crystal Church”, is one of Palma’s most distinctive modern religious buildings. Completed in 1968, it was designed by architect Guillermo Casas...

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  • Fundació Sa Nostra

    Fundació Sa Nostra

    The Fundació Sa Nostra is one of Palma’s most important cultural and exhibition centres, housed in a beautifully restored 17th-century mansion on Carrer de la Concepció...

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  • Museu dels Molins – The Windmill Museum of Mallorca

    Museu dels Molins – The Windmill Museum of Mallorca

    The Museu dels Molins in Palma is dedicated to preserving the heritage of Mallorca’s windmills, housed within the historic Molí d’en Garleta...

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  • Palma Aquarium

    Palma Aquarium

    Palma Aquarium is one of Mallorca’s most popular family attractions, offering visitors the chance to explore the wonders of the world’s oceans without leaving the island...

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