Palma holiday travel

Palma is the capital of Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands. You can enjoy cultural sites by day as well as hilltop villages, olive groves, and various beaches. By night, there are plenty of bars and clubs to keep you busy.

Where to stay - hotels

There are many hotels and resorts located a short distance from Palma that are right next to the beach, so you can walk down to the ocean. Other hotels are located further inland and are close to the attractions in town. Book Palma hotels online here.

Though many of the accommodations on the island are pricey, you can still find some affordable hotels, especially if you reserve a room online. You can save on hotels in Palma by clicking here.

Palma hotels offer their guests a beautiful place to relax and enjoy their surroundings. Many hotels have many fine amenities available including swimming pools, spas, fitness centers, and more. Click here to see what your choice Palma hotel offers.

What to do

In town, you'll find much Gothic architecture surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants. Some of the interesting buildings to visit include the Cathedral La Seo (dating from 1230), Palau de l’Almudaina (Moslem castle, Bellvar castle, and La Llotja.

Check out the Museu de Mallorca for some island history. Banyas Arabas is a good stop to see the Arab baths. Palma is known for its fun nightlife. Bodegas, tapas bars, and nightclubs are all commonplace after dark.

The beaches close to Palma are excellent and there are numerous water activities available from them. Jet skiing, snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing and more are on offer.

What to see - by hire car

It's advisable to have a hire car during your stay here to be able to get around town and to the beaches. You can reserve Palma car hire at a good price online.

The beaches are about a ten minute drive by hire car from Palma. More attractions include the resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova, to the west, and El Arenal to the east.

The mountain town of Soller is one of plaças and patios in a wonderful setting, with nearby Deya and Valldemossa offering spectacular Mediterranean views. All these destinations and more are easily reachable with a hire car from Palma.