Palma |
Majestically located on the broad, beautiful Bay of Palma, the city of Palma is the economic, political and commercial capital of the Balearic Islands, and hom…
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La Seu Cathedral
La Seu Cathedral
Sitting on Palma de Mallorca's waterfront, La Seu Cathedral is a blend of Medieval and Renaissance styles with large bell towers, a high altar, side chapels and Gothic arches. Legendary…
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Upcoming Events in Palma de Mallorca |
 | New Year's Eve 31 Dec 2009 (annual) La Seu Cathedral The Festa de l'Estendard, held on New Year's Eve in Palma de Mallorca… more... |
 | Angel Sunday Apr 2010 (annual) Palma de Mallorca The Sunday after Easter is known as Domingo del Ángel (Angel Sunday) in Mallorca… more... |
 | Palma de Mallorca International Boat Show Apr - May 2010 (annual) Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca hosts its International Boat Show in the Moll Vell port area of… more... |
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Nightlife |
Palma has a thriving night scene, with some bars and clubs partying till dawn. Main nightlife districts include La Llotja, Darsena de Ca’n Barbarà, the up-and-coming eastern suburb of Portixol and, for nightclubs, the Passeig Marítim. Currently ’in’ bars include Abaco, Carrer Sant Joan 1, for cocktails in a lavish 17th-century palace with caged birds, fountains and candles; ultra-cool Garito Café, Darsena de Can Barbarà, with its hip DJs, funky sounds and occasional live bands; and trendy Kaskai…
Sightseeing |
Most of Palma’s main sights are in the city centre, within easy walking reach of each other. The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the mighty gothic cathedral (La Seu) on the seafront, testament to Palma’s glorious past as a sophisticated and wealthy maritime trading centre. Alongside, the magnificent Royal Palace (Palau Reial de l’Almudaina) rises out of the city’s defensive walls. Both are surrounded by a maze of narrow alleyways and ancient merchants’ palacios, which form the Old Town and A…
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