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Travel to Palma

Palma, on the island of Majorca, is a perfect island holiday destination with a lovely historical old town, fantastic nearby beaches, vibrant and exciting nightlife, as well as close proximity with all other island attractions.

Getting there

Palma de Mallorca Airport is just southeast of the city and receives charter and scheduled traffic from across Europe, and also handles a busy domestic timetable. There is a regular bus service to the city centre and around the island. Taxis are also available and plentiful. Package tourists usually have free transfers. There are regular daily car ferries from Barcelona and Valencia to Majorca (eight hours), and other Balearic Islands. Fast passenger ferries are also available twice daily from Barcelona.

Information on Palmas key attractions

The main attractions of the old town are the 13th century Gothic Cathedral La Seo with the Palau de l’Almudaina (Muslim castle) behind, both overlooking Palma’s spectacular harbour, one of Europe’s finest. Stroll the tangled web of cobbled lanes and tree-lined boulevards and admire the Gothic architecture. The hill behind the city possesses magnificent views of the town and sea, where a series of ramblas (avenues) snake their way upwards. Back in town, the excellent Museu de Mallorca retells the history of the island.

Out and about

Farther afield by car are the livelier resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova, to the west, and El Arenal to the east. Santa Ponsa is an interesting and lively resort at the foot of a hill. The enchanting mountain town of Soller is one of plaças and patios in a wonderful setting, with nearby Deya and Valldemossa offering unrivalled Mediterranean views. Right in the north of the island is beautiful Alcudia, probably the highlight of the island, on a lovely hillside setting with plenty of old town architecture and a superb long stretch of white sand and ideal bathing. On the east of the island are the calas (small rocky bays), with Cala Bona and Cala Millor standing out.

Leisure options

Water sports abound on the nearby beaches, including jet-skiing, windsurfing and snorkelling. Fishing is also popular and there are regular tours from the harbour. The town comes alive at night with bodegas, tapas bars and numerous nightclubs.

Safety

Pickpockets are pests and they are all too common in tourist oriented places, especially around Palma, Magaluf and Palma Nova. Holidaymakers are far more susceptible in unfamiliar places and should always try to remain alert. Water sports and driving also place the tourist at greater risk of having an accident. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.

Weather in Palma

Holidaymakers travel to Palma for the ideal climate, little rain and average summer temperatures at 30C. Spring and autumn bring fine, dry weather and even in winter the temperature rarely drops below 10C. The area is ideal for watersports with the sea temperature ranging from 18C in May to 26C in August.

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