Aerial view of Palma, Mallorca (Balearic Islands)

Palma

Majorca

Balearic Islands

Mallorca
Max 37ºC / Min 21ºC

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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What to visit

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Don’t miss it

What to visit

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What to do

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Practical information

How to get there - transport information

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How to get to aeroplane

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

  • Regular bus services (lines A1, A2 and 34) and taxi services to the city and the 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 is a metro line (M1). It connects the city centre with the University campus (UIB), where it connects with local trains and various intercity bus lines.

  • They usually run from 6.35 am to around 10.00 pm. No service on Saturday afternoons and Sundays.

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How to get around in train

  • The train is a great way to travel around the island of Mallorca. Operated by Transports de les Illes Balears, the service is divided into three main lines: Tren Inca, Tren Sa Pobla and Tren Manacor, with several stops along the way.

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How to get around in other means of transport

  • The city is easy to explore on foot.

  • A practical way to get around Palma is by taxi, both for standard passenger transport and for city tours.Taxi ranks

  • You can book either a tourist bus (24-hour ticket) or a tourist boat trip that departs from Palma Bay.More information

  • There are more than 50 kilometres of cycle lanes in the city.

Calendar

Shows, festivals, sports...

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Horta Picasso – Miró Mont-roig Exhibition
Exhibition

Exhibition: Jean Marie del Moral, photographs. Horta Picasso – Miró Mont-roig

Palma

15 April 2026 - 06 September 2026
15 Apr
Sport

Sailing: King's Cup Regatta

Palma

01 August 2026 - 08 August 2026
01 Aug
2016 Palma Marathon
Sport

Athletics: Palma Marathon

Palma

18 October 2026
18 Oct
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