The city is both old and young. That makes it exciting for locals and foreigners. Here, everything is close together: peaceful courtyards of magnificent palaces and nice and niosy street cafes. Strangers should explore the city on foot.
Banys Arabs/Arc de S'Almudaina Arab Baths - the plural promises too much: Only a dome and columns with different capitals (10th century) can be seen. Carrer Can Serra, 7 daily. 9.30am-6pm. entrance 1,50 Euro
Castell de Bellver From the outside, defensive, in his by-lined balconies, circular courtyard rather elegant, crowned the royal castle the town. Even the view of city and port worth the ramp. Mon-Sat April-Sept. 8am-8.15pm, Oct.-March 8am-7.15pm. entrance 2 Euro
Port Beneath the cathedral stands a long pier into the sea, which limits the fishing port.
Cathedral La Seu The most famous island building enthroned like a mother hen over the sea. From the outside the house of God is not nearly as high and light as from within. Once it reflected in the sea, which reached the walls. Today contrasted it with the upstream Parc de la Mar with lake, flowers, and sculptures and the podium Ses Voltes. Placa Palau Reial. entrance 3 Euro.
Palau de S'Almudaina From the sea, are Cathedral and Royal Palace almost like a single building. Especially noteworthy are the royal sleeping room and the gothic chapel of Santa Ana. Carrer Palau Reial, winter Mon-Fri 10am-2pm and 4pm-6pm, summer 10am-6.30pm, Sat 10am-2pm, entrance 3,20 Euro
Palaus/Palaces In the Old Town area around the cathedral and in Sa Portella you can find most of the citizens and noble palaces, mainly built in the 15-16. century like Italian models. Especially nice: Palau Marques in the Carrer Zanglada, 2. Mon-Sat 10am-3pm, entrance 6 Euro.
shoppingThe Bikini Shop Fine particles of more than 20 international designers are here to see and purchase. The most expensive bikini cost 258 Euro, affordable "only" 59.50 Euro. Carrer Monsenyor Palmer, 2
Centre de Moda Tolo Crespí fashion designer and hair stylist Carlos Martín directed 2002 a house for holistic beauty plus diet studio. Rambla dels Ducs de Palma de Mallorca, 7
Colmado Santo Domingo In the photogenic shop in the stair-quarter you can get sobrasadas, jamón serrano and other specialties. Carrer Sant Domènec
Especias Crespi Widely flocking oriental odors from Mallorca's most famous spice shop. More than 150 different varieties are available in packets ready for sale. From the simple oregano to the expensive azafrán (saffron). Via Sindicat, 64
Sa Formatgeria The tiny shop makes big wind: It emerges cheese smells of countless varieties of Mediterranean origin. Carrer Oms, 30
Forn des Teatre Palmas oldest bakery in lush Art Nouveau decor, with the best ensaimadas and empanadas. Placa Weyler, 9
Tabacos Roig It is already an institution, the well-stocked store of tobacco Toni Roig. The most famous cigars in the world you get a lot cheaper than at home. Passeig des Born, 20
food The approximately 1 km long Carrer Fábrica in the district of Santa Catalina has become an "eating mile". It is pretty green, waiting with dozens of bars and restaurants, in the mostly locals and tourists even now stop.
La Boveda Coveted tapas bar with a rustic atmosphere. Carrer Sa Portería, 2, from 1.30pm and from 8.30pm, Sun closed
La Cuchara The small restaurant with a rustic touch is always good (and full); reservation recommended. Fine Mediterranean dishes and excellent desserts, the best fresh from the daily blackboard. Paseo Mallorca, 18, Sat/Sun closed.
Gran Cafe Cappuccino Now a coffeehouse chain and always scene point. In Carrer Sant Miquel, 53, close to Placa Espanya.
Koldo Royo The very well attended, small restaurant overlooking the harbor offers exquisite, from the Michelin Guide excellent Basque Cuisine. Passeig Marìtim, 3, Sat evening and Sun closed
Es Mollet With regard to the small port Es Molinar / Portixol in east Palmas here conjures the best chefs grill fish - but at fabulous prices. Sun closed.
Cafeteria Mon Nice cafe with tasty, inexpensive lunch menu and variations. Avenida Joan March Ordinas, 1
where to stayArabella Sheraton Luxury hotel with a very good restaurant, the Plat d'Or, with look into the lush greenery of the house belonging to the golf course Son Vida. 93 rooms and suites Born Centrally located in a restored town house Palace (18th century) with quiet patio. 29 rooms. Carrer Sant Jaume,3
Corona Traditional pension with a garden, especially for younger people, in the somewhat dilapidated neighborhood of El Terreno; quiet. 10 rooms. Carrer Josep Villalonga, 22.
Hostal Cuba A few steps above the boulevard at the port is experiencing the former Cafe Cuba (built in 1904 with a dazzling story) after a gradual renovation. 21 rooms. Carrer Sant Magi, 1 Ecke Via Argentina
Hotel Tres This modern hotel in an old city palace has a roof pool overlooking the cathedral and is centrally located in the "eating street". 41 rooms. Carrer Apuntadors, 3
Valparaiso Palace Park Hotel overlooking the bay of Palma with 174 spacious rooms and suites, pool and spa facility Carrer Francisco Vidal Sureda, 23
pane You can go to Mallorca with the plane for example Iberia, Lufthansa or Spanair. At the airport are taxis waiting for the transfer to the villages on the island. To Palma it costs about 15 Euro. Ship From Barcelona is driving daily a ferry from Trasmediterránea to Palma.
public transport Palmas bus station is situated close to Placa Espanya. There is also the station of the nostalgic train Soller. Palma is connected with modern railway with Inca, sa Pobla and Manacor.
