Palma (Majorca)

Palma tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Palma is one of the busiest and liveliest towns in the Balearic Islands and a good gateway to the island of Mallorca. The capital of the Balearics has one of Europe’s loveliest harbour vistas, dominated by the great cathedral and the royal palace. Bustling by day, lively by night, it combines all the elements of a modern, cosmopolitan city with its own brand of history, charm and sophisticated elegance. Palma attracts tourists with its numerous entertainment options and amazing laid-back atmosphere.

Attractions in Palma

Majorca's flora and fauna is rich and can be seen all around the island, and in areas within easy reach of the city. Attractive orange and lemon orchards grow around Sóller.

In 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.

The 14th-century Castell del Bellver, situated on a commanding hilltop setting; the double-moated structure is now home to the Palma Municipal Museum.

For a further peek into the island’s history, visit the Museu de Mallorca.

Hiring a car in Palma is the ideal way to enjoy the city proper. There are so many isolated coastal passes and winding cliff top drives that can be reached by hire car. The whole island can be seen by car in one day, with Alcudia and Soller being major attractions. Click here for Palma car hire.

Hotels in Palma

The hotels in Mallorca are outstanding and vary from budget to luxurious five star hotels. As a major holiday destination it is better to pre-book your hotel in Palma on-line in advance as it can get really busy during high season. Secure your hotel by booking on-line!

Mallorca hotels are renowned for the excellent service the staff provides. Most of the hotels have sufficient facilities like swimming pool, restaurant, fitness room, spa, sauna, bar and sometimes even a disco. Click here for the best deals on Palma hotels.

Airport and car hire in Palma

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 currently 20 million passengers passing through the airport each year, with 24 hour operation, and arrivals around the clock. The airport has a single terminal that offers full banking facilities and several ATM machines as well as excellent dining and shopping services. You will find departures located on the top-floor, with almost 200 check-in desks provided. Several bars and restaurants may be found at the airport including a snack bar and a self-service restaurant, which are present in the arrivals hall of the Central Terminal.

A shuttle bus service runs to and from Palma every 15 minutes at a reasonable cost and taxis are also readily available for the 20-minute transfer.

Several car hire companies provide hire cars at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Avis, National and Budget are some of the car rental companies represented. You can book a hire car for Palma at the airport or if you prefer in Palma town.

Mallorca airport has sufficient car parking facilities and special parking spaces for disabled passengers are on hand in the car parks. Short and long-term Mallorca airport parking can best be pre-booked on-line for the cheapest parking rates.

But before you get to the airport, you'll need your plane ticket - some Cheap flights to Palma de Majorca can be found here.