Is there a lot to do in Palma?

Palma is an exciting Mediterranean capital which seduces thousands of visitors each year with its rich offering of art, culture and gastronomy. Its historic streets are home to top restaurants, enticing boutiques stores, contemporary galleries and bustling fresh food markets.



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Mallorca's an island of many faces with a vibrant nightlife scene that caters for its diverse clientele, from young holidaymakers through to yachting millionaires and everyone in between. A city bursting with life 365 days of the year, Palma offers something for everyone.

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What is this? In fact, I'd go as far as saying that Palma is an ideal city break, which is quite surprising for an island destination ? yet, it ticks all the boxes; gastronomy, history, culture, and more than enough places to eat and drink in style.

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Safety at night:Safe Overall, Palma is quite safe at night. Streets are well-lit and populated, in most areas, even in the evening hours. However, like anywhere in the world, it is still recommended to remain vigilant. Stick to main streets and avoid alone, isolated areas.

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Magaluf is situated on the south-west coast of Mallorca, around a 25-minute drive from Palma Son Sant Joan airport and 15 minutes from the city centre. It is divided from the neighbouring resort of Palma Nova by a headland, although you can easily walk between the two in 10 minutes.

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Safety at night:Safe Overall, Palma is quite safe at night. Streets are well-lit and populated, in most areas, even in the evening hours. However, like anywhere in the world, it is still recommended to remain vigilant. Stick to main streets and avoid alone, isolated areas.

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Bar Street is Playa de Palma's version of the Strip in Magaluf, just substitute noisy Brits with noisy Germans. It is around 450m long and stretches from the intersection with Carrer del Llaüt to the intersection with Carrer de les Canyes.

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This area of Palma is famous for it's historic food market place called Mercat de Santa Catalina – its market rights have been established since 1249 – and for the great atmosphere and buzz around the place.

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Mallorca is known for its great collection of beaches which attract regular crowds, especially in the summer months of June through September. In other seasons though, hotel rates tend to be more competitive and there's plenty of action and adventure to enjoy without the sweltering heat of summer.

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Public transport is a good way to get around Mallorca without a car. The island has a fairly extensive network that connects the capital with many towns and tourist areas, with two overground train lines, one metro line, and 8 bus lines.

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What Not to Do in Mallorca on Your 1st Visit
  • Planning to visit only in summer.
  • Underestimating the heat.
  • Packing only for the beach.
  • Going for lunch or dinner too early.
  • Not carrying enough cash.
  • (Still) falling for timeshare scams.
  • Drinking in the streets of Magaluf.
  • Not exploring outside Palma.


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Palma lies 17km east of Magaluf and is accessible by public transport, taxi or private car. A taxi will cost in the range of €23-25 and take approximately 20-minutes. There are a few taxi ranks in Magaluf, including one beside Nikki Beach Club.

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