Palma City Breaks

A guide to Palma

Palma features one of Spain’s most enjoyable all-round weekend destinations: a thriving, cosmopolitan island capital, noted for its medieval architecture, fashion shopping, buzzing nightlife and sense of style. Trips here focus on the Barri Gotic, a wonderfully atmospheric maze of medieval cobbled streets packed with fashionable shops, trendy cafes, cool bars and superb restaurants, and top sights include the magnificent Gothic cathedral, the gorgeous 15th century Gothic Llotja exchange building, the 10th century Moorish baths and 14th century Bellver Castle. As well as history, Palma short breaks offer plenty of cultural attractions, with outstanding contemporary art galleries showcasing Picasso, Dali, Miró and Cezanne, and any trip here will include a day out to the popular beach resorts that surround the city.

Romantic dining and buzzing nightlife

The city offers an engaging mix: the Majorca island charm that attracts visitors year after year, combined with all the appeal of an authentic Spanish city. Palma offers a rich and varied choice of restaurants, and an enjoyably relaxed late-night lifestyle, where you'll find everything from traditional tapas bars to the trendiest of gourmet restaurants. The gorgeously warm Mediterranean weather ensures that the city scores highly with fans of romantic pavement cafes and al fresco dining. Stylish living, celebrity visitors and a burgeoning gay scene all contribute to a famously cosmopolitan and hugely enjoyable nightlife scene, as authentically Spanish as anything on the mainland.

Harbour promenade culture

A major part of the attraction here is soaking up the atmosphere along the city’s waterfront promenade, harbour and swish marina. Keen fashion shoppers will find plenty to attract them, as the city is noted for its classy boutiques and jet set clientele. You'll also be able to explore neighbouring Majorca beach resorts and spectacular mountains, and the huge range of things to do here ensures that city breaks will appeal to all ages.