Palma de Mallorca, Spain
About palma de mallorca
Palma de Mallorca, Spain is an island resort city in the western Mediterranean. Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands and is located between the islands of Ibiza and Menorca.
The Palma waterfront is framed with the famous Santa Maria Gothic Cathedral from the 13th century and has a lovely sidewalk along the water and the marinas.
The two main sailing areas in Palma are the Palma city center and the town of Arenal. Both venues are located on the Bay of Palma. Two of the biggest regattas held annually are the Princess Sofia Trophy Olympic Classes Regatta and Palma Vela.
Getting There
Palma de Mallorca(PMI) is an international airport and is about 8 km from the city center.
If you are trailering your own boat/coachboat then the ferry is the way to go. You can get a direct ferry to Mallorca from Barcelona and Valencia. Here is a link to book ferry tickets.
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Local Tips
Eat Traditional Dishes
Try traditional Mallorcan dishes such as paella, sobrasada (spiced cured sausage), and ensaimada (sweet pastry). Explore local markets and restaurants to savor the island’s culinary delights.
Explore
Explore the Old Town. Wander through the narrow streets of Old Town to discover historic buildings, charming squares, and iconic landmarks. Visit La Seu, a stunning Gothic cathedral that dominates the Palma skyline.
Walk the street
Paseo del Borne is arguably the most elegant avenue in Palma. Restaurants and cafes line the avenue and plenty of stone benches to stop and enjoy the area.
Valldemossa
If you have a car visit the little town of Valldemossa. It is about a 40 minute drive. This famous hilltop village in the Tramuntana Mountains offers spectacular views. Also a great base for hiking excursions.
Sailing Tips In Palma
For events at the Palma Yacht Club, regattas and training, they usually install buoys – like an extra entry and exit channel – that competitors need to go through in order not to interfere with commercial traffic
Sailing in Arenal
Don’t sail too close to the beach between Arenal and Con Pastilla as there are pipes on the bottom that you can hit.
Coming out of Arenal Yacht Club be aware in very windy/wavy conditions that the waves will break right in front of the harbor exit. So just be patient and observe the waves – there are always moments with fewer waves.
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SAILING CLUBS
Marinas/boat ramps
Marine stores
sails/rigging
Boat Services
Fuel
Boat Storage
LAUNDRY SERVICES
hardware stores
Grocery stores
Bike Rentals
Sports Physio
Driver/Transfer
RESTAURANTS
Located in the heart of Palma’s Paseo Maritimo, Mandras is a casual owner-run restaurant that offers some of the best Indian cuisine in the area. Focused on traditional Indian favorites such as Curry, Tandoori, Tikka Masala, and Butter Chicken, Mandras also offers an excellent selection of vegan and vegetarian options. Locals love Mandras, and favorite starters include the Pickle Tray, Garlic Naan, and Cauliflower bites. Favorite mains include the Jalfrez, Tandoor Roti, and the Veg Biryani. The service is known to be exceptionally kind here, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Madras is an excellent spot to dine near the water, inside or outside, for a phenomenal Indian feast.
Address: Avenida Gabriel Roca 8, 07015 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 97169 3917
Prices: $$
Located in Old Town Palma on the picturesque Sa Drassana square, Sadrassana is an organic restaurant with a philosophy that seeks to promote ethical change in the food world. With a menu that focuses on elaborate and modern tapas and small dishes, Sadrassana serves high quality local cuisine in an interesting and beautiful environment. Located in a 19th century Mallorcan manor house, the unique space is divided into different dining rooms, and for those who prefer the fresh air, there is a nice dining terrace outside that faces the excitement of the square. Sadrassana offers a solid wine and cocktail list, as well as many gluten free and vegetarian options. For those seeking a healthy and organic meal, served with excellent cocktails in a unique atmosphere, Sadrassana is calling your name.
Address: Plaça de la Drassana, 15, Centre, 07012 Palma
Phone: +34 971 72 85 15
Prices: $$$
Located right near the harbor, Pizzeria Ca’n Pelut is an Italian pizzeria and cafe that offers exceptional authentic pizzas, pasta, meat, and fish dishes. With a gorgeous indoor dining room, as well as a beautiful outdoor dining area with views of the harbor, Pizzeria Ca’n Pelut is an excellent spot for a phenomenal handmade pizza or pasta dish paired with an excellent glass of wine. Menu favorites include the Pizza Pomodoro, the Mushroom Pappardelle, and the Risotto Con Trufa. Known and loved for their fresh imported Italian ingredients, Pizzeria Ca’n Pelut is the perfect spot to go when you are craving fresh authentic pizza or Italian food while in Palma de Mallorca.
Address: Avenida Gabriel Roca 29 | Bajos – Hotel Melià Palma
Phone: +34 971 73 26 00
Prices: $$
Located waterfront on the marina, offering a beautiful view of the yachts and the cathedral, Mar de Nudos is a chic and classy open-air restaurant that features a creative fusion of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. The atmosphere at Mar de Nudos is spectacular, imagine open-air, beautiful atmospheric lighting, and the harbor, lined with gorgeous yachts twinkling in the moonlight. Menu favorites include the Sushi, the Raw Bar, and the perfectly prepared Steak. It is worth noting that locals love the extensive wine and craft cocktail list here, as well. For a classy meal or cocktail, in a chic and celebratory atmosphere, Mar de Nudos is the place to be.
Address: Calle Muelle 6, Moll Vell, 07012 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 971 21 47 22
Prices: $$$
Located in the Moll Vell marina, in the heart of Palma de Mallorca, Marina Bay Palma offers fresh traditional and fusion Mediterranean cuisine in a chic waterfront environment. Known for their exceptional Ceviche and Paella, Marina Bay Palma is an excellent spot for a fresh meal with a fresh view. They offer a solid wine and cocktail list, as well as a beautiful terrace overlooking the Bay and the Mallorca Cathedral- an excellent spot to share paella and cocktails with friends.
Address: Calle Muelle Viejo, 6, 07012 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 971 49 55 40
Prices: $$$
Regardless of being a completely vegan restaurant, Ca n’Ela serves some of the freshest, healthiest, and most flavorful food in Palma de Mallorca. We implore you not to miss this dining experience just because you eat meat! Offering a mostly Mediterranean inspired menu that changes frequently, Ca n’Ela serves breakfast, a four course menu of the day with two options for lunch, and dinner. Located in Old Town Palma Center, Ca n’Ela is a cute and cozy spot with a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional food. Locals love the Vegan Carbonara and the Vegan Burger, as well as the Vegan Cheesecake for dessert. The food is presented beautifully and the service is said to be exceptional. Make sure to make a reservation if going for dinner- this local favorite spot is small and fills up quickly.
Address: Carrer de la Mar, 16, Centre, 07012 Palma
Phone: +34 871 77 66 53
Prices: $$$
Izakaya High Japanese Cuisine is a high end avant-garde style restaurant that serves haute Japanese cuisine in a chic and cozy atmosphere. Izakaya is named one of the Top 10 restaurants in Spain, with a menu that focuses on extraordinarily fresh sushi and sashimi, dumplings, grilled skewers, and other Japanese snacks. People rave about the sushi and sashimi at Izakaya, frequently calling it the best they’ve ever had, anywhere. The atmosphere is almost as fabulous as the cuisine, so beautifully designed that it feels like you are being transported to Tokyo when you walk through the door. Izakaya is a very special place, excellent for a special occasion and a special meal.
Address: C/Monsenyor Palmer, 2, 07014 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 871 03 76 33
Prices: $$
Juicy Lucy is a retro style diner and bar that serves stuffed artisanal burgers, small bites, and classic craft cocktails. Known to offer the Best Burger in Town, Juicy Lucy’s is a great spot for group gatherings to enjoy burgers and beers due to their large outdoor patio. The menu is small but mighty, focused on burgers, a hot dog option, various fries, and small bites like nachos and chicken wings. Locals love the Lucy Burger and the Sweet Potato fries, as well as the strong and tasty craft cocktails. When you are in need of a USA style burger, Juicy Lucy’s is the place in Palma to visit.
Address: Carrer del Torrent, 5, 07014, Majorca
Phone: +34 658 18 29 29
Prices: $
Located on the second floor of the Can Alomar Hotel in El Born, De Tokio a Lima is a classy restaurant and lounge that offers sensational Asian, Mediterranean, and South American fusion cuisine, in a unique and beautiful, mostly outdoor, environment. Lunch and dinner are served on a large sandstone terrace overlooking tree-lined Borne Avenue, offering an excellent vantage point of the area, as well as stellar people watching. The menu at De Tokio a Lima is a la carte, sectioned into starters, raw/marinated, and from the stove. Locals rave about the Caviar- when it is in season, it is by far the best in Palma. Other menu favorites include the Seafood Ceviche, the Scallops with Vegetables, and any and all of De Tokio a Lima’s signature cocktails. For dessert, everyone agrees, whatever you do at De Tokio a Lima, do NOT miss the Lemon Tart- it is to die for!
Address: Carrer de Sant Feliu, 1, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears
Phone: +34 871 59 20 02
Prices: $$$
Bibap Mallorca is an Asian/Korean restaurant that offers an excellent variety of Bibap, (Korean rice bowl served with marinated meat, a fried egg, and sweet and spicy sauce over rice), as well as a solid sushi menu, and authentic Korean bbq. While Bibap’s cuisine is based on traditional recipes, they add a twist to their menu with the addition of trendy local ingredients, giving their food a unique and creative spin. Bibap offers indoor and outdoor dining, as well as a full bar. Vegetarians, vegans, and dietary restriction people rejoice- they offer options for everyone here!
Address: Plaça del Mercat, 3, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears
Phone: +34 971 77 30 89
Prices: $$
The Wine Side is a seafood restaurant and gastro bar that offers simple, unpretentious cuisine, served paired with incredible Mallorcan and national wines. The menu is seafood forward, offering tapas and plates, and the wine list is exceptional. Locals love the Clams, the Pulpo, and the Ceviche at The Wine Side, and the Special of the Day is known to be consistently excellent. The dining room is casual and welcoming, making The Wine Side an excellent spot for tapas served alongside a glass or two of fabulous wine.
Address: Pg. de Mallorca, 8, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears
Phone: +34 971 71 13 48
Prices: $$
Located in the Plaza del Olivar, in the heart of Palma, stands Mercat de Olivar, a phenomenal market that offers fresh fruit, veggies, meat, and seafood, as well as an excellent selection of ready made meals, oysters, sushi, cavas and champagne, wines, and spirits. There are bars, restaurants, and cafés in Mercat de Olivar, many of which are fabulous. One not to miss is the Ostras Bar, (the Oyster Bar). Ostras Bar offers oysters from multiple countries, as well as wines, breads, and other nibbles. There is a standing oyster bar, as well as a small sitting area, but that’s it. People are here for the oysters. Locals recommend going to Ostras for a glass of cava and fresh oysters, then on to shop the market for your next fabulous meal.
Address: Plaça de l’Olivar, s/n, Centre, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears
Phone: +34 971 72 03 14
Prices: $$
Located on a small street near Potrixol harbor, Sa Roqueta is a cozy wood-paneled seafood restaurant known for its impressive selection of locally caught fish, shrimps, and lobsters. Upon entering the busy dining room you are met with fresh seafood and lobster tanks- yes, you can choose your live friend to dine on that day- and large beautiful paellas being expertly prepared and served. There is both indoor and outdoor seating at Sa Roqueta, and outside offers an excellent view of the boats in the harbor, as well as a bit less noise for those sound sensitive folks. The food is prepared freshly and simply at Sa Roqueta, and locals recommend the Lobster, the Fresh Fish, and of course, the Seafood Paella. Big local tip: prices are based on what was caught that day and they can range wildly, make sure and ask the price to avoid a very big and very expensive surprise!
Address: Carrer de la Sirena, 11, Platja de Palma, 07006 Palma, Illes Balears
Phone: +34 971 24 94 10
Prices: $$$
Located in the trendy neighborhood of Santa Catalina, La Nueva Burguesa serves some of the best artisanal burgers in all of Palma de Mallorca. Offering a simple menu made up of many different burger options, a salad or two, and multiple sides, La Nueva Burguesa also offers vegan burger options, as well as gluten free buns. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and a trendy but welcoming vibe. La Nueva Burguesa is an excellent spot for an awesome burger, in an awesome part of town, both of which are worth exploring.
Address: Calle Sant Magi 76, 07013 Palma de Mallorca
Phone: +34 871 50 95 30
Prices: $$
Sometimes while traveling you may need a nostalgic, high energy, kind of corny USA rock n’ roll vibe- Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca is here for it! Offering Hard Rock’s world famous menu of American favorites like burgers, salads, and sandwiches, as well as a few authentic local options, Hard Rock Cafe is an excellent spot for an American meal, a gander at some rock n’ roll memorabilia, and if you’re lucky, some cool live music. Offering a terrace that seats over 300, with spectacular views of the marina and the Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, one of the most important gothic cathedrals in Spain, Hard Rock Cafe Mallorca is an excellent spot for a drink and some cheese, with or without the burger.
Address: Balearic Islands, Paseo Maritimo, S/N, 07014 Palma
Phone: +34 971 28 18 72
Prices: $$
Regional fish and meat dishes.
Full description coming soon.
Address: Carrer de la Reina Maria Cristina, 7, Nord, 07004 Palma
Phone: +34 971 20 02 72
Prices: $$$
Tapas.
Full description coming soon.
Address: Carrer de Sant Magí, Ponent, 07013 Palma
Phone: +34 971 75 99 89
Prices: $$
Typical Majorcan dishes.
Full description coming soon.
Address: C/ de la Concepció, 12, Centre, 07012 Palma
Phone: +34 971 49 58 33
Prices: $$$
Modern Spanish cuisine, 2024 Michelin Star Winner, offers menus (5 or 8 courses)
Full description coming soon.
Address: Pg. de Mallorca, 20, Centre, 07012 Palma
Phone: +34 971 78 11 19
Prices: $$$
El Arenal
Mainly meat dishes from the grill, rustic/ranch ambience.
Full description coming soon.
Address: Camí de les Meravelles, 25, Platja de Palma
Phone: +34 971 26 20 55
Prices: $$
Tapas.
Full description coming soon.
Address: Carrer del Quarter, 23, Platja de Palma, 07600 Palma
Phone: +34 971 26 80 18
Prices: $$
Meat dishes from the grill, restaurant is an old mill
Full description coming soon.
Address: Camí de Son Fangos, s/n, Llevant, 07610 Palma
Phone: +34 971 26 20 11
Prices: $$
Ice Cream/Gelato
Rivareno Gelateria is a popular gelato shop with two locations in Palma. A definite local favorite, Rivareno can get crowded at times, especially later at night, but know that the line moves quickly and the gelato is always well-worth the wait! Rivareno offers vegan and dairy free gelato options, as well as exceptional fresh fruit sorbet. All gelato and sorbet is made fresh every day, as are the waffle cones and other treats.
Address: Plaça de la Llotja, 1, Centre, 07012 Palma
Phone: +34 664 07 08 81
Prices: $
The local favorite ice cream shop offers excellent ice cream, desserts, coffee, and a few breakfast items. Locals love their churros and coffee, as well as their crepes, and of course their fabulous ice cream.
Address: Avinguda de Joan Miró, 11, Ponent, 07014 Palma
Phone: +34 673 08 93 20
Prices: $
Natural frozen yogurt.
Full description coming soon.
Address: Carrer del Vaixell, 1, Platja de Palma, 07610 Can Pastilla
Prices: $
SIGHTS
The Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, commonly known as La Seu, is a magnificent Gothic cathedral located in Palma, the capital of Mallorca. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, La Seu stands as a prominent symbol of Mallorcan history and religious heritage. Built on the site of a former mosque, construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century and continued over several centuries. La Seu is known for its impressive Gothic architecture, especially the rose window and the intricate flying buttresses. The interior of the cathedral features beautiful stained glass windows, Gothic columns, and a spectacular wrought-iron canopy by world renowned Antoni Gaudí.
Located in the Santa Catalina neighborhood, mercat de Santa Catalina is Palma’s oldest food market. Built in 1920, the market is located in Plaza Nave Navegación and is open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM–5 PM. This classic indoor market features many beautiful displays of fresh fish, fruits, spices, plants, sweets, vegetables, and much more. There are several tapas bars inside around the edges of the market, and the shopping experience is very local. You can buy fresh fish there and then take it to a special stand that will cook it for you right then and there, creating an exceptionally good meal. The mercat de Santa Catalina is an authentic Spanish food market well worth a visit. Note that it can be a bit rough around the edges, but know that here you will get a taste of authentic Palma de Mallorca.
The Palma Aquarium in Mallorca, Spain, is a popular marine park and aquarium that offers a captivating underwater experience. With a focus on education and conservation, the aquarium showcases a diverse range of marine life, including sharks, rays, and colorful tropical fish. The main tank, known as the Big Blue, provides a stunning display of underwater ecosystems. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, walk through transparent tunnels surrounded by marine life, and enjoy educational presentations. Palma Aquarium provides an engaging and family-friendly environment, making it a notable attraction for those interested in the wonders of the sea.
Passeig des Born is a charming and historic promenade renowned for its picturesque beauty and lively atmosphere. For over a century the short tree lined avenue has been the center of city life. Lined with trees and elegant architecture, the avenue serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. The promenade features cafes, shops, and cultural landmarks, making it an ideal place for leisurely strolls and people watching. Nicknamed “The Golden Mile” this is the place to go for high end shopping. Shops such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, and Carolina Herrera can be found on Passeig des Born.
The Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation is an art institution dedicated to the renowned Spanish artist Joan Miró and his wife Pilar. The foundation showcases an extensive collection of Miró’s works, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings, as well as a well-displayed studio space and many unfinished works. Set in a stunning modernist building designed by architect Rafael Moneo, the museum provides visitors with insight into Miró’s creative process and incredible artistic evolution. The foundation also hosts temporary exhibitions and serves as a cultural center, contributing to the promotion and appreciation of contemporary art on the island of Mallorca.
The Castell de Bellver is a unique medieval fortress renowned for its circular design and commanding hilltop location. Overlooking the Bay of Palma, the massive cathedral, built in the 14th century, is one of the few circular castles in Europe. The castle features a central courtyard surrounded by Gothic-style arches and offers panoramic views of Palma de Mallorca and the surrounding landscapes. Throughout its history, Castell de Bellver has served various purposes, including as a royal residence and military prison. Today, Castell de Bellver stands as an excellent glimpse into Mallorca’s medieval past.