The city pulses with a lazy, sun-drenched rhythm where locals linger over coffee and laughter spills onto terraces, refusing to rush through the afternoon. Today, Palma is less a historic monument than a vibrant living room for travelers, blending ancient stone walls with modern art galleries and bustling markets near the cathedral’s soaring spires.
Do Palma the way locals do: start slow at Parc natural de Mondragó, eat where the regulars do at La nueva burguesa, let the evening run long at Bar Abaco.
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Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Church · ★ 4.7 (66,716 reviews)
Ornate Gothic edifice overlooking the sea, with a vast rose window & wrought-iron canopy by Gaudí.
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Coves del Drach
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.3 (69,723 reviews)
Underground paths lead visitors to the shore of one of the world's largest underground lakes.
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Castillo de Bellver
Castle · ★ 4.5 (26,489 reviews)
1300s circular castle set on a wooded hilltop overlooking Palma, home to the city's history museum.
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Palma Aquàrium
Aquarium · ★ 4.4 (32,774 reviews)
Vast shark tank & ocean habitats in aquarium with jungle micro-climate roof garden & guided tours.
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Royal Palace of La Almudaina
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.5 (7,483 reviews)
Originally an Arabian fort, this grand palace is used by the Royal Family for various events.
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Sa Llotja
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.5 (5,021 reviews)
15th-century guild building with dramatic Gothic architecture, hosting occasional art exhibitions.
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Katmandu Park
Amusement Center · ★ 4.3 (6,235 reviews)
Fairground park with themed electronic shooting games, an elaborate mini-golf course & a 4D cinema.
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Pueblo Español de Mallorca
Museum · ★ 4.2 (4,923 reviews)
Attraction & event space in a replica city featuring recreated Spanish buildings & landmarks.
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Parc de la Mar
Park · ★ 4.6 (2,317 reviews)
The Catedral de Mallorca looms over this tranquil, tree-lined hangout with benches & a lagoon.
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La nueva burguesa
Hamburger Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (2,615 reviews)
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El Camino
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (3,084 reviews)
Stylish eatery in a narrow space with counter seats serving tapas, seafood & meat plates, plus wine.
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La Malvasia
Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (3,519 reviews)
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Restaurant Casa Julio
Mediterranean Restaurant · ★ 4.3 (6,193 reviews)
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FERVOR Palma
Mediterranean Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (3,141 reviews)
Contemporary eatery featuring classic tapas & Spanish meals such as paella, plus housemade sangria.
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Bar Dia
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.5 (3,437 reviews)
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Andana Restaurant
Mediterranean Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (2,319 reviews)
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FORN de Sant Joan
Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (2,132 reviews)
Chic contemporary dining room serving innovative tapas, Mediterranean fusion dishes & cocktails.
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Parc natural de Mondragó
Park · ★ 4.7 (16,354 reviews)
Coastal 1,893-acre natural park with grassland & pine forested ravines, dunes & rich birdlife.
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Sa Feixina Park
Park · ★ 4.4 (5,099 reviews)
Urban green space with a playground, a skate park, a bike path & several stone monuments.
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Parc Natural de s'Albufera de Mallorca
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.4 (3,141 reviews)
Protected wetland park on 1,647 hectares with a visitor center, bird hides & observation platforms.
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Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park
National Park · ★ 4.7 (1,668 reviews)
Remote, sprawling archipelago & national maritime park with a visitor center, castle & museum.
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Es Carnatge
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.5 (1,371 reviews)
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Bar Abaco
Bar · ★ 4.2 (3,319 reviews)
Opulent bar in an airy, perennial mansion offering cocktails, coffee, wine & sweet treats.
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Arlequin Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (1,137 reviews)
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After Landing Cocktail Art
Cocktail Bar · ★ 5 (830 reviews)
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Brassclub
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.7 (1,052 reviews)
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