Palma de Mallorca in Spain is part of the autonomous community of the Balearic island. It has become the beginning of being a cool getaway place for Madrileños (People from the Capital of Spain, Madrid) and other jet-setters around Europe. Palma de Mallorca is neighbor with Ibiza and the smaller island Menorca. If you are island hopping, you know what’s next.
Palma de Mallorca is the perfect weekend getaway for people living in Europe. By this, I went for a 72 hours trip exploring the capital of the Balearic Islands. Palma de Mallorca did not disappoint at all. Palma has divine tapas, the best haircut in Spain and also the famous cathedral of La Seu, that must be visited when spending a weekend in Palma de Mallorca. My list of seven great things to do in Palma de Mallorca has a variations of the things I feel is a must do when being on the island for a limited time.
1. Illetes for Crystal Clear Blue Ocean Water
Palma de Mallorca is very close to some pristine places to get a swim and enjoy the beautiful coast of Balearic. Illetes is a 20-minute bus ride from the city center or only 10 minutes by taxi. Get swiped away by the water and the fresh ocean breeze, sit down and take in the view of this magnificent place of seven colors of the ocean.
2. La Seu the Majestic Cathedral of Plama de Mallorca
Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral but with Northern European influences. It is located within the old city of Palma de Mallorca. The La Seu “vale la pena” which is Spanish and means that it’s worth the time to see it. If you are not in to churches drop it, but I loved the architecture of the La Seu.
3. Old Town Dinner at Provenzal
After walking around in the old city and the La Seu the cathedral of Palma, it is time to find some tasty and mouthwatering tapas! I recommend PROVENZAL in the old town. It has the Spanish atmosphere of everything going on, but at the same time, there is still time to talk and have fun. Best of all, the food is the bomb! Tons of flavors and the seafood like scallops are a dream to eat. And so are the always famous prawns with garlic!
If you are traveling alone, as I did, hang out in the bar and have a lovely chat with some locals, I was talking to one guy he was currently speaking five languages that always impresses me. And then Emiliano from Italy that worked as a wine sommelier Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden, with of course fantastic wine, but also maybe the prettiest backyard in Palma.
If you are feeling somehow lost in the old city, that is the whole point of the town. In Palma the old city is influenced by Arabic architecture and structure by having different ways of the streets the enemy would get a lost or loose location and by this, the city had the advantage if enemies were going to enter the city.
Breakfast at Claro Mallorca opens from 08:30! It’s next door to the Mercat de Santa Catalina, where you can pick up some snacks if you are making a tapas at home or the beach.
4. Sóller Town A Day trip from Palma de Mallorca
If you are in Palma de Mallorca without a car, there are still options for exploring the other side of the island, and Sóller is one of those options. The best part you don’t have to go on a tour. Taking the train to Sóller can be done entirely by yourself. Then also do visit the harbor of Sóller!
Sóller is the northern part of the island, and it is a beautiful scenery covered with lemons trees and oranges. Lather you will be eating the orange ice cream of Sóller.
Have lunch at Sabarca Restaurant in the beach promenade of Sóller.
5. DOOR 13 Best Cocktail Bar in Palma de Mallorca
If you say yes to cool people suggestions you end up places you did not know existed, that’s DOOR 13! Placed somewhere in the old town, behind a locked door where you need to ring the bell to enter! What an amazing venue! Best of all, live music every day. I don’t want to say more, because you should experience the place for yourself! DOOR 13 was sending me down the memory lane with their cocktails and flavors. Best bar in Palma de Mallorca if you want high-quality cocktails and wine.
Instagram: DOOR 13
6. Luxury Treatment at Silke Von Rolbiezki
Do you want to know a secret? I love cutting my hair in Spain! After living one year in Madrid, I completely fell in love with the level the hairdresser in Spain has, they are super good at there work. They are rock stars when it comes to making your hair looks like magic.
I don’t mind cutting my hair in Norway, but I feel that in Spain they step it up another level. Always feel fabulous when leaving. If you want to spoil yourself go to Silk Von Rolbiezki in Palma de Mallorca and forget the time for an hour or five.
My hairdresser was Erinn from the United States, and she has been living in Spain for ten years, by that the girl knew the standard and was giving me a daydream by doing my hair.
Instagram: Erinninstyle
7. La Rosa Vermutería & Colmado
Truth to be told, I’m not sure if I like La Rosa Vermuteria, because it is very posh concept, because usually to take Vermut in Spain is done in very low key bars where the floors are dirty, and the people are hanging around to gossip.
If you have never experienced a vermouth place, this is a cool place to have your first vermouth experience, maybe not the most authentic place, but the food is tasty, and the vermouth was a refreshing cleanser for the palette.
If you want a true Vermouth experience, then go to Madrid and go to these 7 favorite vermouth bars in Madrid
Ps. Gourmet Dinning Experience
If you want to splurge on a fantastic rooftop terrace in Palma de Mallorca go to De Tokio A Lima!
7 Great Things to do in Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca was a perfect weekend getaway, and I had the pleasure of exploring the beach, the cutest town of Sóller and also Palma de Mallorca the capital of the Balearic island. I wish I had a car and could have been driving more around the island. Because as I have been told the island is a nature paradise, I got to explore some parts, next time with a care and more time.
I would have loved to see Caló des Moro, Cala Figuera, and Muro Beach and more places, always!
Accommodation in Palma de Mallorca
If you want a luxury stay and splurge away with a great place stay at Puro Modern Boutique Hotel or also Hotel Cuba with great views of old town.
If you want a budget
Silvia created this great blog post: 27 Unique Things to Do in the Balearic Island – I used it for my daydreaming to Palma de Mallorca.
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Renate, you should go for a weekend getaway!! It is perfect if you are getting tired of the cold in Norway 🙂 ANs yes the food was amazing and so was the beach.
Looks like you had an amazing stay! I’ve never really looked into going to Mallorca myself. But it seems like the island definitely has a lot to offer. The ocean looks crystal clear and the beaches seem amazing. Not to mention the food! Perhaps the island is worth a weekend getaway, like you say? 🙂
I love when you comment on my blog <3 How cool that you have been hanging around in the island in different ways! I should have asked you for some inside advice! I loved Illetas beach, it was amazing, even alone, I was not alone. 100 other crazy people wanted to sunbath and enjoying the ocean. I have to say being there alone, wasn't the most fun, but neither the worst. I always make the most of it, I think I had some pretty cool experience!! I think sóller is the best. Next time I want to go with friends and rent a car to drive around the island!! Let me know and we go 😉
Aaah, I actually quite like Mallorca too myself, I’ve been several times with my family growing up, both on charter and renting our own house. The food is amazing, and I should find out what my fave tapas restaurant in Palma is called again. How was it like going to a beachy place like Mallorca on your own? I have yet to go, but I do imagine it would be rather peaceful (I have to admit I normally readreadread and pass out in the sun between swims even if I am at the beach with friends, though).
Now I really feel like having a vacation here! And having some rather amazing looking food and drinks. 🙂 Yum!