Palma de Majorca

General Information
 
Palma de Mallorca is the capital and largest city of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands as a whole. The city is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the world, but in addition to beautiful beaches, many pubs, bars and restaurants, it has much more to offer! Palma is full of picturesque patios, almost every home has an open courtyard style garden. In Palma there are numerous collections of contemporary art. The architecture itself is a big attraction of the city and the highlight is cathedral La Seu.

Entry/ Visa Requirements

The rules of entry in Majorca are the same as the rest of Spain. EU citizens only require there passport.

Climate / When to go?

Palma’s location in the Mediterranean climate zone that summers are dry and hot whilst winters are milder and sometimes rainy. High temperatures begin in May and sometimes last until September. In winter, the thermometer is generally never less than 7 degrees. The hottest month is August (average temperature 31 degrees), while the coldest is January. The lowest rainfall recorded in the summer, is from June to August.
 

Currency -The Euro

Cuisine

The local cuisine is very diverse, where dishes are characterized by large quantities of olive oil and garlic. The dishes are light and airy, with lots of vegetables. For local specialties: tumbet (dish of peppers, eggplant, tomatoes and potatoes), arroz brut (rice with vegetables and various meats), frito Mallorquin (minced offal, vegetables and potatoes) and jamón serrano (ham dried in the air).

City and sights

As already mentioned the area does not only just have great beaches and tourist facilities, but the city also hides the true architectural gems. The most famous building, La Llotja, is a 16th century market hall and is now a museum.
In the upper city, in one of the alleys we pass the ruins of the medieval Arab baths, and you come towards the cathedral of La Seu.
Opposite the cathedral is the Almudaina – built in the eleventh century, the seat of the Moorish caliphate, then the palace of the kings of Spain.