August 01th, 2021

The best experience of Palma de Mallorca in summer 2021

Palma city is the capital of the Balearics' and the holiday island of Mallorca offers a memorable holiday experience for both tourists and residents.

Palma Cathedral

Designed in the Catalan Gothic style but with Northern European influences, it was begun by King James I of Aragon in 1229 but only finished in 1601. It sits within the old city of Palma atop the former citadel of the Roman city, between the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the episcopal palace. It also overlooks the Parc de la Mar and the Mediterranean Sea.

Belvedere Castle is one of the most iconic features in Central Park, this miniature castle is located atop the huge rock outcrop known as Vista Rock, the second-highest natural point in Central Park.

History and Culture of the Old Town

Romans, Moors, and Christians have all left their mark. The Royal Palace of Almudaina, which is the official residence of the current monarchy, takes its name directly from the Arabic for 'fortress'. Nearby, the tranquil Arab Baths, are another reminder of their time on the island. People live their life in narrow cobbled streets like they always did. Palma de Mallorca's old town is the real Mallorca that you shouldn’t miss when visiting the island.

Palma de Mallorca old town that hides behind the famous cathedral.

El Casco Antiguo has been there for hundreds of years before any tourists came to the island.

Mercat de l'Olivar

The gastronomic market is housed in a historic hall offering visitors an authentic taste of the Balearics in a lively ambiance. Here, local vendors sell from cheese to seafood to pastries and prepared foods.

Paseo del Borne,

or “Passeig des Born” in Catalan, is arguably the most elegant avenue in Palma. Not surprisingly, many luxury designers such as Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera, and Mulberry have installed themselves here, and the area has been nicknamed the Golden Mile.
You may have heard the word “born” before, in other towns in Spain. It signifies an area for games, such as jousting tournaments between knights in the middle ages.

The Vintage Palma to Soller train is a wooden train narrow-gauge electric railway that runs between Palma and Soller. It is just 27km long (just under 17 miles) and crosses the Sierra de Alfàbia mountain range with a series of tunnels, bridges, viaducts, and bends.

Sóller is linked by the historic railway, the Ferrocarril de Sóller, and by a highway with a tunnel, to the Majorcan capital of Palma.

The tram passes through the Plaça on its way to and from the main station which has been restored to incorporate a museum of Picasso and Joan Miró.

5 star Hotel Convent de la Missio Restaurant

The leading British chef in Spain, Marc Fosh, who has been based in Majorca for 25 years now, has maintained his Michelin Star for the eighth consecutive year.

Can Eduardo Restaurant

With a tradition of 75 years, Ca n’Eduardo is located on the seafront, close to the fishing port, with unbeatable views of the Cathedral and the bay of Palma. Established in 1943 by Antonio Carrasco, Can Eduardo is one of the oldest restaurants in Palma. It enjoys a unique waterfront location giving it access to the freshest fish on Mallorca as well as some of the best views on the island, the Bay of Palma, and the stunning Palma Cathedral.

Dublin-born Johnny Moloney renowned chef/owner of Ca n’Eduardo.

Adrian Quetglas Restaurant

Sophisticated Mediterranean dining room with creative tasting menus & wine pairing.

The chef Born in Buenos Aires with Majorcan blood and family, is passionate about the island and its cuisine. In fact, his first restoration job was in Sa Roqueta, when he was very young.