Palma Majorca // Palma the capital of Mallorca

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.


These pictures are provided courtesy of Geoff Williamson Photography

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

Palma City Council
Ses Voltes Centre
d'exposicions
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
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
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
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
Santa Catalina de Sena, 4
Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: +34 971 721 307

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

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

Cercle de Belles Arts
Calle Unió, 3, 7012
Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: +34 971 723 112

Chacartegui Cirerol, Sala de Arte
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
Conquistador, 12
Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: +34 971 721 839

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

Mon to Fri 17:00 to 20:30

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

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

Joan Guaita Art
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"
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
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
Via Roma, 1
Palma de Mallorca
Telephone +34 971 714 257

Lluc Fluxa
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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