Located in the south of the island, Palma looks out over the shimmering Mediterranean sea (take a look at our webcam to see it in real time). Whilst there are plenty of charming corners to discover, the heart of Palma lies around its grand Gothic cathedral, La Seu.
Imagine a place with all the charisma and buzz of a great European city but with the relaxed nature of an island: this is Palma de Mallorca in Spain. With its palm tree-lined boulevards, upmarket shopping, and Michelin-star restaurants, it’s a favorite with luxury travelers.
View of the Catedral de Mallorca ('La Seu') framed by palm trees and a stone sphinx statue in Palma on the island of Mallorca in Spain.
Palma, city, capital of the Balearic Islands provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), Spain, in the western Mediterranean Sea. The city lies on the southwestern coast of the island of Majorca in the centre of 10-mile- (16-km-) wide Palma Bay.
Palma, the economic and cultural hub of Majorca, is a delightful base for exploring the island's many gold and white beaches. A former Moorish casbah, or walled city, Palma's Old Town is an appealing maze of narrow streets that are a delight to explore on foot.
Palma de Mallorca is located in the southwest of the Island and with around 400,000 inhabitants is by far the largest city on the island. Palma is also the seat of the autonomous government of the Balearic Islands, which include Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
Welcome to Palma de Mallorca, one of the best island city destinations in Europe. After living on the Western Mediterranean island for several weeks, I’m sharing my favorite things to do in Palma de Mallorca.