And, of course, don’t forget the rooftop terraces of some of the boutique hotels in the historic centre as they combine uniqueness and relaxation with magical sunsets.ĩ- Discovering the Jewish Quarter of the city. We suggest starting with those around the Cathedral – an ideal place to observe the city and its surroundings with a bird’s-eye view. A fantastic experience for the whole family that allows visitors to get to know the incredible marine habitats and the rescue, protection, and preservation work that the aquarium has carried out since being founded.Ĩ- Enjoying its terraces and rooftops. The beach is a busy and lively paradise next to the boardwalk, which also has all the services and a wide array of all kinds of water sports: surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking – among others.ħ- Doing things with children, such as visiting the Palma Aquarium to discover the best kept treasures of the underwater world.
In this area –between Paseo del Born, Calle de Sant Feliu, and the wide and stately Avenida de Jaume III–, large national and international commercial firms can be found, alternating with bars, cafés, and restaurants to suit all tastes.ĥ- Visiting its traditional and gastronomic markets, such as Mercat 1930 and others with a long history – as is the case of Santa Catalina and L’Olivar, spaces that allow you to feel the pulse of the city, to get to know local ingredients first-hand, and to buy traditional products.Ħ- Diving into the crystalline waters of its beaches, such as the Palma Beach, which features fine white sand. Its legacy goes back so many years that it has its own designation of origin.ģ- Visiting its museums, such as the Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and the Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation, dedicated to the figure of this brilliant Catalan artist who built a strong bond with the Balearic capital in the later stage of his life.Ĥ- Going shopping along its Golden Mile, considered the commercial heart of Palma. According to most historians, this baker’s delight came to be as a bread or sweet pastry to celebrate the end of the year in the Jewish community. The Palma Cathedral in and of itself is a visit that deserves a trip to the city it is one of the most spectacular Gothic cathedrals in the world and has a simply extraordinary location, with its silhouette reflecting in the Parc de la Mar and defining the skyline of the city.Įs Baluard Museu d’Art Modern i Contemporani de Palma is a dynamic museum that combines temporary exhibitions and informative and educational activities with a permanent collection, which includes works by Antoni Tàpies, Pablo Picasso and Miquel Barceló.Ģ- Tasting its typical products, such as its famous “ ensaimadas” (a traditional sweet pastry with a spiral shape), which are made daily in “forns” (“bakeries”) and pastry shops throughout the city. Without a doubt, the most representative building is La Seu, its cathedral. 1- Visiting its cathedral, churches, houses, and palaces: Palma has great historical and cultural wealth.
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