Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the island of the same name and the regional capital of the Balearic Islands. The city, which today has close to 300,000 inhabitants, is a classic holiday resort that, among other things, we Swedes have been visiting for close to 60 years. The first charter flight from Sweden to Mallorca actually landed already in 1955. Read more about cheap flights to Mallorca, among others.
Entertainment Palma
Palma has a widely known – infamous according to some – entertainment scene. It is clear that entertainment in Palma is generally busier than in many other places, but the city can still offer something for everyone.
Palma is home to one of the world's most famous nightclubs, namely Tito's . This nightclub has been running since the 1950s and the number of famous people who have frequented it is too numerous to count. Palma also has a world famous bar, Abaco , which serves the biggest drinks you have ever seen and will ever see.
No Spanish city is complete without festivals, and Palma has both traditional festivals and modern ones. Festival Isladencanta is a highlight of the calendar. This festival, which takes place in July every year, is a must for music lovers. Festa de l'Estendard is Palma's famous New Year's festival that you must not miss if you visit the city over the New Year.
The city also has really good shopping . Above all, a walk along the Calle Olmos pedestrian street . A hot shopping tip when it comes to Spain in general and Palma in particular is to shop for shoes (don't miss Carmina Shoemaker), which are both stylish and affordable here. Leather products and pearls are also of high quality and are cheap in Palma de Mallorca. Note, it's not really customary to haggle in shops in Mallorca, but in the markets it goes really well (though not on fruit and vegetables, of course). Also, don't miss visiting the excellent market hall Mercado de l'Olivar.
Sights in Palma
Most of the historical sights in Palma are located in the historic city center. Some of the recommended landmarks are the Cathedral (La Seu) built in a distinctive Gothic style of its own, the Roman Baths (Banys Àrabs) and the imposing bullring.
Palma is also home to a couple of high class museums. At the Museo de Arte Español Contemporáneo you can see art from the likes of Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso, and at the Castell de Bellver castle, which is a sight in itself, there are unique collections of statues and ancient artefacts.
Palma history
Palma was already inhabited during the Bronze Age, but it was the Romans who were the first to build a city. Then, in turn, the Vandals, Byzantines and Moors arrived. It was the Moors who began to build a more modern city and during the Moorish rule the city was relatively significant around the Mediterranean.
James of Aragon captured Palma in 1229 and a few years later the city became the capital of the Kingdom of Mallorca. Palma now grew to become an important trading post and until the 1950s, trade was what the city was known for. Today, instead, it is tourism that is number one in both Palma and Mallorca as a whole.
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Communications
The range of flights in the form of both air seats and charter trips to Palma is very large between April and October, so it is not difficult to find flights to Palma. Palma airport is only 9 km from the city center and the transfer only takes about 15 minutes by bus or taxi.
Accommodation Majorca
In recent years, they have invested heavily in raising the city's reputation by investing in exclusive all-inclusive resorts. This strategy has been very successful (which has also led to increased house prices on the island. Housing here is generally very expensive). However, it feels like the all-inclusive trend is dying out a bit. People think that the gastronomic journey is half the fun. Especially in a city like Mallorca, which offers several top-class international restaurants.
We recommend that you book cheap hotel rooms via hotels.com, preferably in the historic part of the city! Here you will find all their offers for Mallorca right now. . Cheaper accommodation than that is hard to come by here. Tips for more hotels.
Unfortunately, we do not yet offer long stays (a bit too high prices) of housing here, but will return to the subject if this changes.
Weather Palma
Palma has a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and cool winters. Compared to most of the resorts in the south and east of the Spanish mainland, the temperatures in Palma are considerably more pleasant. In summer, the average temperature is around 25 degrees and it rarely gets more than 35 degrees.
Bank object in Palma
There is still a relatively good supply of bank foreclosures left in the city, not so many houses, but well apartments at good prices. However, don't expect too much (many people have an unrealistic idea of the price picture of housing) housing for under a million - after all, this is a popular big city on a highly sought-after island. Expect somewhat simpler apartments (certainly in need of renovation) for prices around 50,000 Euro and up.
Prices never fell as much during the crisis in Mallorca as on the mainland. Therefore, we only offer banking facilities in Palma and the rest of Mallorca. If you want a home in the upper segment (2 million and above), we refer you to another broker.
It is also important to be quite quick in the turns if you are going to make a cut on a residence in Palma. The best items disappear quickly when they come out. Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se for more information.
Read also : Apartments for sale in Mallorca.