Palastartiges Reihenhaus, Palma, Mallorca

Palma is the capital of Mallorca and one of the most architecturally significant cities in the western Mediterranean. Its old town, the Casc Antic, is defined by medieval palaces, Gothic churches, and Arab-influenced courtyards that have accumulated over more than a thousand years of layered history. The Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria, known locally as La Seu, anchors the waterfront skyline and sets the tone for a city that carries genuine cultural weight without sacrificing the ease of modern Mediterranean life.

Daily life in Palma centres on the Mercat de l’Olivar for fresh produce, and the restaurants along Carrer de la Mar and around Plaça de la Llotja for dining. Michelin-starred options include Marc Fosh at Hotel Convent de la Missió. The Passeig des Born serves as the city’s main promenade, with galleries, boutiques, and cafés within easy reach.

Palma Airport, Son Sant Joan, sits approximately eight kilometres east of the city centre and is one of the busiest airports in Spain, with direct connections to most major European capitals year-round and expanded schedules from spring through autumn. The ferry terminal in the port offers regular overnight crossings to Barcelona and Valencia. Within the island, the historic Palma to Sóller railway provides a scenic connection to the northwest coast in under an hour.