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Palma De Mallorca, Spain
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Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Palma de Mallorca is the island's only true city. A city on the island of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the Spanish east coast.
The city occupies the northwestern end of a bay in the south west of the island of Mallorca. The city council also has jurisdiction over the sub-archipelago of Cabrera including the islands of Cabrera, Conejera, Estells, Imperial, Rodon, Foradada, Plana, and Pobra.
The name Palma dates back to the Roman settlement on the site of the present city, although the area was originally settled during the Bronze Age. In the early middle ages, it was conquered by Arabs, who named it Madina Mayurqa. In 1229 it was conquered by King Jaime I, ruler of Valencia and Aragon, and became an important trade city. Palma saw its dark ages in the 16th century when a significant decline was caused by attacks from Turkish and Berber Pirates and through the plague. Lasting until... Read more
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
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Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Palma de Mallorca is the island's only true city. A city on the island of Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the Spanish east coast.
The city occupies the northwestern end of a bay in the south west of the island of Mallorca. The city council also has jurisdiction over the sub-archipelago of Cabrera including the islands of Cabrera, Conejera, Estells, Imperial, Rodon, Foradada, Plana, and Pobra.
The name Palma dates back to the Roman settlement on the site of the present city, although the area was originally settled during the Bronze Age. In the early middle ages, it was conquered by Arabs, who named it Madina Mayurqa. In 1229 it was conquered by King Jaime I, ruler of Valencia and Aragon, and became an important trade city. Palma saw its dark ages in the 16th century when a significant decline was caused by attacks from Turkish and Berber Pirates and through the plague. Lasting until the 18th century, Felipe V changed the government which made Palma the capital of the Balearic Islands. Later, Carlos III established a free trade pact with the Indies, which had a huge impact turning financials around in Palma.
The city became a tourist destination in the 1950s, and tourist numbers have continually increased in the subsequent half-century. Palma is a busy commercial and cultural center of Mallorca. This independent region of the Balearic Islands of Spain have over half of the island’s population living there. The holiday season lasts from the end of April until October, and from November to April, temperatures range from 20-28 degrees Celsius (60-70 degrees Fahrenheit) and may require a jacket in the evenings.
Palma de Mallorca, during the 19th century, more sea traffic would come in bringing in much economic growth for the island. Today, Mallorca is one of Europe’s major holiday destinations, with many tourists coming from everywhere, every year. Palma is a city of modern, hotel chains, and flashy shops, yet, is dated and still retains much of the old architecture, with the Old Town having narrow streets, and showing the restored cathedral standing proud in the center of town.
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Palma De Mallorca, Spain: Port Information
Usually, cruise ships dock at Estacio Maritima about 4 miles from the historic part of the city.
Although the terminal is small, it is convenient and has everything you need.
There is a bus stop. Taxis are available.
It will take you about 40 minutes on foot or 10 minutes on the bus to get to the center.
Usually, cruise companies provide shuttle service.
If there are several ships at a time in this port, the cruise line may use the port near the fortress of Porto Pi. It is situated about 5 miles from the city's main attractions.
Although the terminal is small, it is convenient and has everything you need.
There is a bus stop. Taxis are available.
It will take you about 40 minutes on foot or 10 minutes on the bus to get to the center.
Usually, cruise companies provide shuttle service.
If there are several ships at a time in this port, the cruise line may use the port near the fortress of Porto Pi. It is situated about 5 miles from the city's main attractions.
Get around Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Buses and trains are the two forms of shared public transport in Palma de Mallorca. The local buses are run by Empresa Municipal de Transportes Urbanes de Palma de Mallorca (EMT) and are very frequent. They have particularly good coverage of the beaches and the center of the city. Timetables and fares are available from the City Council. The main train system is operated by Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM), Mallorca Railway Services.
The Palma City Sightseeing bus (which is numbered line 50 on the EMT bus maps) does a circuit of Palma that includes tourist attractions like Pueblo Español and major shopping centers like Av. Jaume III and Porto Pi, as well as the ferry and commercial ports. The buses are double-decker and the top floor is open air. A basic audio tour is free with the tickets. The tickets are valid for reboarding as many times as you like within 24 hours, and this is the only bus route that visits theCastell de Bellver
. The first bus in the winter season starts fromCathedral
at 10:00 AM and the last bus in winter starts from the same place at 06:00 PM. Like much of the Balearic Islands and the Catalonia region of Spain, the locals speak Catalan as well as Spanish. In addition, the island of Mallorca has it's own version of Catalan called Mallorcan. For this reason, fewer locals learn to speak English. English-speaking westerners should be aware that it will be more difficult to get around without learning basic Spanish. However, the nearby communities ofMagaluf
and Palma Nova are home to UK Citizens, Germans, and other Europeans.What to see in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- Castell de Bellver. ph 971 73 06 57 or 971 45 12 03, fax 971 45 43 73, web page. Bellver Castle is built on the ruins of a Muslim site. It contains a museum of archeological finds and classical sculptures, as well as having an excellent view of the bay. One of the most distinct castles in Spain; a 14th-century castle set high on a hill. Castell de Bellver offers visitors the best view of the bay of Palma and the entire city of Palma. Known for its uniquely circular form, Castell de Bellver has three large towers, a central courtyard, and other features shown throughout the architecture of the interior and exterior. The greatest way to tour this castle starts with a walk around the moat. Then, proceed to the top of this castle to a patio area to experience glorious architecture. Castell de Bellver is open for visitors daily all year long. It is open on weekdays 8:30 AM to 6 PM, and Sundays and bank holidays from 10 AM to 5:30 pm. On Mondays, the Castell closes earlier (1:30 PM).
- Pueblo Español, C- del Poble Espanyol. Ph: 971 73 70 70 or 971 73 70 75, fax 971 73 15 92, e-mail: p.espanyol@baleares.com. This architectural museum is designed like a small village containing facsimiles of the major classical works of Spanish architecture. During the week there are numerous artisans' shops, restaurants, and bars operating within the museum. Open from 9.00 AM until 7.00PM.
- Paseo Maritimo, Paseo Marítimo Palma. 20.00. If you enjoy nightlife, don´t miss the Paseo Marítimo, along the ocean in Palma. Paseo Maritimo refers to the area all along the port, where all the yachts and boats are chartered. It is where the majority of the discotecas, bars, pubs, etc. are located and it is beautiful at night because you can see the cathedral all lit up. Discotecas are very popular here; Tito's is a famous discotecas that in the 1950s, people like Frank Sinatra used to go to and it is still up and running today. Clubs stay going until about 6 AM and the clubs here do not get extremely busy until at least midnight on most days. It is a great place to people-watch, even if you cannot stay up until the sun rises on the island. 6.00.
- Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, C. de Saridakis, 29. A museum showing works of the artist Joan Miró, who lived and worked in Palma. There's a sculpture garden and you can visit Miró's two ateliers: a modern one designed by the architect Sert, and an older one with Miró's graffiti on the walls.
Historic Centre
The historical center of Palma is the oldest part of the city. It is also a refreshing area to walk in on one of Palma's hot humid days: the streets are narrow and shady. You will get a chance to peek in at a number of private courtyards. In addition, the historic center has a lot of attractions:
- Catedral de Mallorca, ☎ 971 72 31 30 or 971 71 31 33FORMATNOCC, fax: 971 71 93 87NOCC, e-mail: info@catedraldemallorca.org. And Museo Catedralicio, C/ Capiscolato, 2. Mallorca's spectacular cathedral is located close to the sea-side. The museum, located in the chapter room and vestry, has exhibits of religious paintings and silverware. The museum opens at 10 AM, and its weekday closing hours are 5:15 PM (April to May), 6:15 PM (June to September), 5:15 PM(October) and 3:15 PM (November to March). On weekends it closes at 2:15 PM (all year).
- Banys Àrabs, ☎ +34 971 72 15 49. C/- Serra 3. The Arab bath building is the only building in Palma dating to the Arab settlement. The baths were constructed in the tenth century and were sauna-style: the floor was heated and water added to make the room steamy. A small courtyard and the two rooms of the baths themselves are open to ten people at a time.
- Museo de Arte Español Contemporáneo, ☎ 971 71 35 15 or 971 71 04 28FORMATNOCC, e-mail: museupalma@expo.march.es. 10 AM to 6:30 PM weekdays and 10:30 AM to 2 PM Saturdays. Sant Miquel, 11. This branch of the museum of contemporary art has a permanent collection of over seventy pieces by modern Spanish artists including Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Juan Gris and Salvador Dalí. Free admission.
- Plaça del Mercat, church and interesting art nouveau buildings.
- Bull Ring, located on the Avenue de Gaspar Bennazar. If you are not into animal cruelty then just have a look around the arena. It is open when there are no events taking place. It is a fairly impressive structure.
What to do in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- Aqualand, Palma – Arenal Motorway, exit 13, Km 15. This water park has slides and pools of varying degrees of adventurousness. Open from early May to early October each year, its opening hours are 10 AM to 5 PM May - June, Sept-Oct) and 10 AM to 6 PM July - August).
- Windward Islands Yacht Charter and Sailing. Windward Islands, one of the world's largest yacht charter companies, can take care of all charter requirements, from bareboat to crewed in the Baleares. Operating from nine offices worldwide (USA, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Caribbean, Hong Kong, and Dubai).
- Beach. From the town center, follow the signs to the Parc de la Mar (the park by the sea, just south of the cathedral). When you get there face the sea and walk left along the main coast road for 5-10 minutes until you reach the beach. This part of the beach is fairly noisy due to the traffic, so go to the other end where the road veers away. There are also some showers here.
- Ciudad Jardín is very a white sandy beach, 450m long and 45m wide and protected from bad weather by a series of jetties. This beach has moderate waves and is located in Ciudad Jardín residential area, a pleasant neighborhood that is surrounded by the La Torre d’en Pau Park, where all buildings are low-rise and are flourished with many outside, beautiful gardens. Ciudad Jardín offers many facilities for visitors, such as free showers, telephones, beach umbrella rentals, hammock rentals, Boat rentals, as well as plenty of bars and restaurants, and shops.
- Cala Major (Cala Mayor) is positioned only a few kilometers West of Palma de Mallorca. The beach is 200 meters long and 80 meters wide. The water is crystal clear. The beach is surrounded by high hotels and tends to be crowded during the months of July and August. Cala Major is suited for children, only always pedal boats, and has a promenade that visitors or locals can find a number of restaurants and bars.
- Can Pere Antoni is 735 meters long and 25 meters wide. This beach is to be found just in front of the cathedral of La Seu, beside the beautiful promenade. This is one of the most pleasant locations in Palma to go cycling. A cycle path is available, that stretches the entire length of the Bay. Can Pere Antoni has a restaurant available as well.
- Titos. Titos, located in Palma de Mallorca, is a hip night club. During the 1950s and 1960s, big stars of the day such as Marlene Dietrich and Ray Charles kept this place hip. Visitors can dance to house and R&B music. There is an illuminated elevator that will transport visitors up to the disco, which suggests a fantastic view of the city of Palma at night. Visitors need to be 20 to enter and range from ages 20-35 years old. Titos includes go-go girls, a light show and can hold up to 2,000 guests.
- Marineland. Marineland is a large marine zoo, a perfect place to take children. This main attraction of this zoo can be made an entire day experience and has been in existence for 38 years. Marineland has a large aquarium, as well as, a terrarium. Sharks, tropical fish, exotic lizards, iguanas, anacondas, flamingos, and penguins can all be witnessed here. If visitors want to take a break from the animals, Calvias Costa d'en Blanes beach is close by, as well as, a playground, which all belong to Marineland. There are daily shows played here, such as shows of the Sea lions, Dolphins, and Parrots.
- Festivals. Festival Isladencanta – Annual music festival covering genres including rock, pop, and features Europe’s best DJ’s during the month of July.
- Festival de Pollença – Classical annual festival featuring an ensemble of renowned international artists and orchestras, occurring during the month of August.
- Fonart Short Film Festival – Showcases rising talent from Balaeric Islands and the mainland, with regular screenings at establishments throughout the city between the months of August and September.
- Festa de l’Estendard – Historical event of the festive new year, featuring a Mass at La Seu Cathedral during December to celebrate the marking of the end of the year and the coming of the new year.
What to eat and drink in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Eat
- Pamboli - traditional "sandwich", made with Majorcan bread, plenty of oil and tomato, and then with the topping of your choice.
- Ensaimada - literally translated as "made from pork fat" - traditional pastry here, sometimes it just has powdered sugar on top, other times it is filled with chocolate, cream, fruit filling.
- Sobrasada - Raw, cured sausage that is typical of Mallorca.
- Bunyols - (sweet pastries)- they are typical only in autumn. Bunyols are commonly made of boiled potatoes, flour, eggs, butter or lard, yeast, and sugar; they are fried in hot oil and then sprinkled with sugar. (A fried Donut)
Budget
- Tapas Tuesdays or Ruta Martiana: several dozen bars in Sa Gerreria (quarter in the old town, about 100m south-east of Plaza Mayor) offer cheap tapas and a drink on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Mid-range
- Plaça d'en Coll: previously a reasonably good town square in the Casco Antiguo part of the old town of Palma, with a few quite respectable bars and cafes but with the incongruous and slightly disquieting presence of 'the travelling population' with their giant supermarket-style plastic bottles of warm San Miguel concealed in brown paper bags. All very nice polite guys (and girls) actually! - but recently (May 2011) Placa d'en Coll is transformed into a veritable plethora of bars and cafes, vying with each other on quality and price.
- Cafe Port Pesquer, C/- Moll de la Llotja. ph 971 725 868 or 971 715 220. This portside cafe is a seafood specialist, and also serves local specialties like tapas and platos mediterráneos. It is popular with locals and tourists, but is perhaps a little under-staffed.
- XII Apóstoles, ☎ +34 971 262 015, fax: 971 264 765NOCC, e-mail: info@12apostoles.com. C/- Sant Ramon Nonat., This opulently decorated pizza restaurant has a pizza topping for each of the eponymous apostles. The enormous pizzas have a thin crust and sparse but intense toppings. Bookings advised if you're eating after 8:30 PM.
- Rock City Pizza y Copas, +34 971 450 976, c/ Caro, 24. Quality fresh ingredients, generous portions, each pizza hand tossed to order (no molds or frozen dough) and all at a great price. Rock City serves a Pizza with thin a crust and in three sizes, 24 cm, 33 cm, and 46 cm. With a wide variety of salad and appetizer options, this is the place to come for more than just great pizza. Decorated with various photos of rock legends in their prime while some of the best rock, jazz and r&b plays in the background, Rock City's decor and ambiance maintain a style and elegance you won't find in any other pizzeria in town.
Splurge
Drink
- Cappuccino Palau March, Conquistador 13 (in a palace near the cathedral), ☎ +34 971 717 272. Good breakfast till 12 noon. Then cocktails and salads. Nice, romantic and comfortable. But not cheap.
- Jah Garden - Reggae Bar, Joan Miro (the road up to Castell de Bellver leads of this one). This bar plays non-stop reggae DVDs on a wide-screen TV. The drink prices are a bit steep but they don't seem to put any one off as people keep disappearing into the toilets at frequent intervals. There is an electronic lock on the front door so you won't get in if the barman doesn't like the look of you.
- Abaco, Carrer Sant Joan 1, La Llonja, Palma. The world-famous cocktail bar, set in a magnificent old-town former coaching house.
Ignore the killjoys who tell you it's a rip-off: true, the bar only serves drinks (no food), frowns even on using the Cappuccino machine, and pushes an expensive cocktail menu on you as soon as you walk through the daunting entrance door. But the cocktails are all made with fresh fruit juices and are HUGE!! - or just have a cerveza or a copa de Vino. Everyone should visit Abaco at least once in a lifetime.
Shopping in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- El Corte Ingles. Two large branches of the Spanish national department store, in Palma at The Avenidas and at C/ Jaime 111. Anything and everything you might want to buy, in the UK at a good branch of Debenhams, or in the U. S. at Macy's!
Safety in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
- Be aware of pickpockets when walking around the center. They can even steal loose change from your back-pocket!
- If you do stop at any of the many terraces in the center, keep an eye on your valuables and never leave them alone.
- You will probably find women offering flowers around the Cathedral. They will do their best to take whatever they can from you. If you see them, pass on.
- The people on Mallorca are Catalan, not Spanish. Do not make any jokes about "Catalan just being Spanish spoken with a lisp" or any remarks that could be construed as support for the Madrid government.
- Italian troops were stationed on Mallorca during the 1930s. The Franco regime named a road and erected monuments in their honor. However, the local population was less hospitable and there is still some residual resentment. If you are of Italian origin and this comes out during a conversation then don't be surprised if it comes to an abrupt end.
Remember Palma de Mallorca (as well as the other Baleric islands) is full of club drugs. Extasy, cocaine, marijuana, and more can be found especially in the club scene. Be cautious of drugs like GHB, ketamine, and others which can be slipped into drinks (especially in Sangría found in restaurants). Personal drug possession in Spain is legal (considered to be less than 500 doses), but trafficking is illegal.
Keep all valuables out of sight when sightseeing, such as wallets and purses to be kept in front or hidden in pockets. Any excess cash, cards, passports, and valuable documents are best left in the hotel or wherever visitor is staying to stay safe. It is always safe to take a taxi during late hours, especially if you are alone. Use your common sense to stay safe.
Language spoken in Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Like much of the Balearic Islands and the Catalonia region of Spain, the locals speak Catalan and Spanish. In addition, the island of Mallorca has its own version of Catalan called Mallorcan. For this reason, fewer locals learn to speak English. English-speaking Westerners should be aware that it will be more difficult to get around without learning basic Spanish. However, the nearby communities of Magaluf and Palma Nova are home to UK Citizens, Germans, and other Europeans.
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