Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Islands).

Palma

Mallorca

The capital of the island of Mallorca, located in the bay of the same name, has a wonderful climate all year round (average annual temperature of 17.9 °C). Known for its sun and beach tourism, it also has a beautiful old town.

The Cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Lonja and the Plaza Mayor square are some of the places where travellers should definitely make a stop. Fishing boats, pine forests and palm trees frame the most beautiful monuments. The island's landscape is dotted with coves, beaches and cliffs along the coast, while inland there are typical Mallorcan villages and mountain ranges reaching heights of 1,500 metres. A wealth of landscape and culture that invites you to explore every inch of Mallorca and to delve into the island's gastronomy.

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How to get there - transport information


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How to get to aeroplane

  • Son Sant Joan Airport is 8 kilometres from the city.

  • Regular bus (lines A1 and 34) and taxi services to the city and port (A1).

  • Direct flights to many European cities, taking around two hours.

  • Daily flights to major Spanish cities.

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How to get to boat

  • There are regular ferry lines to the other Balearic Islands and the cities of Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante and Denia.

  • Departure and stopover point for many pleasure cruises.

How to get around in bus

  • There are buses covering every part of the city, including the main tourist attractions and the beaches of Palma.

  • City bus lines usually operate between 6.00 am and 11.00 pm, although some, such as the airport line, also run throughout most of the night.

  • There is a night bus service.

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How to get around in metro/tram

  • There are two metro lines. They start from the transport hub on Plaza de España and the UIB station and connect to the suburban train service and to several intercity buses.

  • They run from 6.30 am to around 9.55 pm.

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How to get around in other means of transport

  • The city is easy to explore on foot.

  • By taxi.

  • Sightseeing bus and boat.

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