Palma de Mallorca is the major city and capital city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The city is very sophisticated and unique, offering a rich mix of culture, art and history, combined with great nightlife and cosmopolitan atmosphere.
People from all over the island come to Palma for shopping, the variety of products to buy here is infinite, from local antiques to international exclusive brands, all situated in the center of the city within walking distance from each other.
The fusion of charming parks and gardens, together with stylish bars, classy restaurants, exclusive beach clubs and avant-garde galleries creates unique holiday experience.
Situated on the eastern outskirts of Palma in a charismatic little fishing village, the sandy beach is only about half a kilometer away from Can Pere Antoni – the city center’s beach. It is not the biggest one, but offers a nice promenade filled with charming little cafes and restaurants, and is away from the main road.
Cala Mayor is known for the Palace Marivent, the Spanish royal family’s summer residence. You can find it on the west end of Palma. The crystal clear water along with a lot of tourist facilities in the area is very attractive for Palma’s tourism. The sun loungers and parasols are available for hire, and the public toilets and showers are at your disposal, as well as ramps for the disabled and lifeguard service.
This is the city beach that is extending from the Cathedral to the harbor of Portixol. It’s a popular spot for cycling, skating and running or walking since the promenade and cycle paths runs along the side of the beach.
The toilets, showers and lifeguard services are at your disposal. If you’d like to enjoy a comfort of sunbeds and refreshing beverage, the beach clubs Anima Beach and Nassau Beach are an excellent choice.
Passing the “Raixa”, the museum is sited right at the entrance to the tunnel that connects Palma to Sóller. The access consists of a wide avenue, or Roman “paseo de salon”, with three lanes of large plane trees, that reaches the “Clastra” ( the typical “patio” of Majorcan country houses of a certain importance, called “possesions” ).
Historic references indicate that this was once the home of the Arabic Viceroy of the island. The structure of the house has Roman-Andalusian roots. We find features and elements of different styles: Arabic, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Roman, Rococo and even English in the decoration of the rooms. The gardens are certainly a fine example of Moorish garden design, where the emphasis is on water and irrigation.
Opening Hours:
1 November– 31 March:
Monday to Friday: 09.30 – 17.30
Saturday: 09.30 – 13.00
Closed on Sundays.
1 April– 31 October:
Monday to Saturday: 09.30 – 18.30
Closed on Sundays.
Web address: www.jardinesdealfabia.com
Tel.: +34 971 61 31 23
At the foot of the mountains Serra de Tramuntana , Raixa is part of Spanish cultural heritage for its high historical and artistic value. Located in a privileged place that was highly valued by the Arabs when establishing their settlements, because the area has one of the most valued resources – water. You can find it in the area of Bunyola (direction Sóller). Historical references date Raixa back to the Islamic period when it was a farmhouse that is documented with the name of Arraixa, which would be owned by Beni- Atzar .
Opening Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 10.00 – 14.00
Web address: www.conselldemallorca.net
Tel.: +34 971 23 76 36
Previously the J. Torrents Lladó Museum, the Can Morey de Santmartí Museum was inaugurated in June 2012. It houses original works by Salvador Dalí and is entirely dedicated to him offering 250 artistic pieces. The gallery is located within an old medieval Mallorquin house near Cathedral. The picturesque atmosphere of the three floors of the old mansion with the seating in its traditional interior patio will keep you engaged.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 09.30 – 20.30
Web address: www.museo-santmarti.es
Tel.: +34 971 72 47 41
