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La Seu is undoubtedly a symbol of Mallorca and a must during your stay in Palma. Legend has it that King Jaume I departed Salou to conquer Mallorca. On the 7th September, a storm severely threatened his ships. The king begged God to rescue him from the storm and promised to build the most beautiful church in his honour when he reached the coast: Palma's cathedral.

THE CITY'S SYMBOL

Located in between the Almudaina Palace and the Episcopalian Palace, the magnificent Cathedral, also know as la Seu, stands on the site of an ancient arabic mosque. It is well known for its huge dimension, the gothic temple measures 109,40 metres, 40 metres wide and has the biggest mosaic in the world. The first kings of Mallorca were buried on this site.

GAUDÍ AND BARCELÓ, BRILLIANT CONTRIBUTIONS

The modernist artist Antonio Gaudí made some significant contributions to the Cathedral from 1904 to 1914, when he restored the interior of the Christian temple. More recently, Miquel Barceló, the Mallorcan artist, decorated "La Capilla del Santísimo" with a mural inspired by three passages from the Bible.

PARC DE LA MAR

For centuries, la Seu was the only Cathedral in the world that was reflected on the sea. This happened once in again in 1980 when the Parc de la Mar was built. The park offers a panoramic view of the Cathedral and the Palacio de la Almundaina. 

During the summer months, the city council organises "Cinema a la Fresca en el Parc de la Mar", where you can see films on a giant outdoor screen with a view of the Cathedral. A unique experience.

TOUR GUIDE

The Cathedral is a place of worship. Tourist tours are not allowed during mass. On working days you can access the Cathedral through the museum located on the north side.

Opening Hours

- 1st April - 31st May/October: Monday-Friday: 10-00-17:15

-1st June - 30th October: Monday-Friday: 10-00-18:15

-2nd November - 31st March: Monday-Friday: 10-00-15:15

-All year round: Saturdays: 10:00-14:15

• Address: Plaza de la Almoina s/n
• Telephone numbers: 0034 902 022 445 // 902 022 446

Mallorca, with over 550 km. of beautiful and diverse coastline, offers amenities to suit all visitors’ tastes.
During your trip, you will find touristic beaches such as Playa de Palma, El Arenal, Palma Nova, Magalluf, Alcudia, providing all sorts of facilities and services, surrounded by promenades with plenty of terraces, restaurants, shops, services and hotels.

However, Mallorca also offers incredible unspoilt isolated beaches, where you can enjoy nature at its purest state. Beaches like Ses Covetes, Es Trenc and Es Cargol will give you a chance to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea, as you have never done before. On the eastern Majorcan coast you will find a wide range of small secluded “calas”, where rock formations and silky sand blend in with the vegetation, forming superb landscapes.

Mallorca offers an outstanding number of natural and quiet spots, with astonishing views, where you can relax your body and mind, far from the hectic city noise.

Photograph: Caló des Moro.

BLUE FLAGS 2014

The excellence of the Majorcan coastline has been recognised in 2014 with a total of 42 blue flags. Please see the awarded beaches below:

• Cala Major
• Can Pere Antoni
• Ciutat Jardí
• Cala Estancia
• Playa de Palma
• Camp de Mar
• Sant Elm
• Cala Millor
• Sa Coma
• Cala Mondragó
• Cala Gran
• Cala Santanyí
• Cala den Marçal
• Cala Ferrera
• Cala sa Nau
• Can Picafort
• Son Bauló
• Cala Anguila
• Cala Antena
• Cala Mendía
• Cala Es Domingos
• Cala Agulla
• Canyamel
• Sa Font de sa Cala
• Palmanova
• Oratori
• Santa Ponça
• Es Carregador
• Cala Vinyes
• Son Maties
• Cala Molins
• Cala Barques
• Cala Formentor
• Playa de Tamarells
• Playa de Alcúdia
• Playa de Muro
• C. Millor-Son Servera
• Es Ribell-Sa Marjal
• Palmira
• Tora
• Romana

Hidden inside Palma de Mallorca you can find a medieval past that is worth learning about. A short trip around the old town will uncover one of the most brilliant and historical periods of this charismatic city.

Start your tour at the Cathedral. It is commonly known as the "Light Cathedral" and for many the island's most important monument. It is built on the site of a Mosque and is of a colossal dimension. In the nearby area you will find other symbols of the medieval times: Palacio de la Almudaina, Palacio Episcopal and Museo Diocesà.

DISCOVER THE HISTORIC CITY CENTER

A short walk around the narrow paved alleys, filled with history and personality, will lead you to the beautiful "Baños Árabes", the ancient Jewish Quarter, the majestic churches of Santa Eulàlia and San Francisco... During this journey you will encounter several charming hideouts such as chocolate shops and small stores.

Plaza de Cort, Plaza Mayor, Paseo del Born and la Llotja are other must see spots in the city. These crowded and cheerful places are located in the main shopping area of Palma. Uncover the calm, elegant and traditional side of Palma!

Palma has a wide variety of cultural routes that will take you back in time. Visit the city at night and admire the monumental constructions. Your walk around Medieval Palma will take you to the Bellver Castle, a Gothic gem. 

According to legend, an enormous dragon escorted the entrance of this huge cave. Extending to a length of 2.400 meters and reaching a depth of 25 metres, this cave is divided into four areas, which were inhabited in prehistoric times, and are one of the most attractive touristic sites on the island.

The peculiar rock formation, the colossal size of their stalactites and stalagmites, the blue and green shaded underground lakes and the brilliant lighting designed by Carlos Buigas, are some of the impressive features. Lake Martel, considered one of the largest underground lakes in the world, extending to a length of 177 metres, is a remarkable venue for musical and lighting shows, where musicians, sail on a boat, playing Bach, Händel and Chopin music, and to top off this marvellous experience, visitors are invited to go across the lake on a boat, guided by expert gondoliers.

- Opening hours: Daily visits. From April to October: 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 hours. From November to March: 10.45, 12, 14, 15.30 hours
- Address: Carretera de les Coves de Porto Cristo
- Telephone number: 0034 971 820 988

During your trip to Palma de Mallorca you cannot miss the magnificent “Casal Solleric”. This fine estate owned by the Morell family, was a symbol and witness to this city’s history and the connection between the Majorcan aristocracy and the imperial royal families Habsburg-Lorena and Borbón. Luis Salvador Habsburg-Lorena and Borbón, the archduke Leopoldo Salvador and Sissi Empress were some of their distinguished guests. The “Casal del Born” was also a cultural reference, where artists, writers and musicians, such as Enrique Granados, Falla, Joan O’Neill, Anglada Camarasa and Anckermann, amongst other celebrities, would meet and have interesting social gatherings.  Nowadays, the estate is a Contemporary Art Museum, where the visitor finds the most interesting art exhibitions in Mallorca, along the different rooms of the old “Ca’n Morell”. Some famous artists such as Picasso, Miró, Tàpies and Joel-Peter Witkin who have exhibited their pieces of art at this internationally renowned exhibition centre. 

Photograph: Traditional Mallorcan Patio.

Not far from the chapel of “Sant Miquel”, in the village of Campanet, nearly every year a unique hydrological phenomenon occurs. In Rainy autumns and winters, as if by magic, incredible fountains of water flow out of the ground at the Finca Gabellí, they can reach a volume of 100.00 liters per second. They are the known as “Ses Fonts Ufanes”. This interesting phenomenon, which has been classified as a Natural Monument by the local Baleares Government is as impressive as difficult to see, as this only happens three to seven times a year, when sufficient water has been accumulated in the peak of Puig Tomir and surroundings.  For this reason, every time this wonder occurs, many spectators and excursionists visit the site to take photographs.

Did you know that for many people the fantastic world drawn by Gustave Doré in Dante’s “Divine Comedy” is very similar to the underground world of the Artà Caves? Or that Julio Verne visited the caves which could have been his inspiration to write his famous book “A Journey to the Centre of the Earth”? Its ghostly sscene attracted celebrities such as Víctor Hugo, Alexander Dumas and Isaac Abéniz. The island of Mallorca has an interesting natural underground heritage that is worth exploring. During your visit to the “Isla de la Calma” take the opportunity to visit the Drach Caves, the caves in Artà, Campanet and Hams. Their mysterious and peculiar beauty will surprise you!  They are perfectly set up for visitors with a sensational lighting effect, offering magnificent concerts featuring Bach, Händel and Chopin’s compositions. A must.

Photograph: Lake Matel, Artà Caves.

You can start to prepare your trip to Mallorca today.  We will provide you with all the required information to make your trip to the “Isla de la Calma” perfect.

WHEN SHOULD I GO?

Mallorca has a typically Mediterranean, mild climate all year round. The winter in Mallorca is warm and the summer is dry and hot. During the day, the temperature in the winter is usually never under 13ºC; in the summer the temperature can go up to 30ºC or more.
If you are looking for the best price to visit Mallorca, the time to travel is low season. Prices usually increase during the Christmas and Easter holidays, as well as long weekends and the summer.

Autumn is the best season of the year to enjoy the most quiet and authentic aspect of the island. Spring and autumn are usually the best seasons to enjoy nature and carry out interesting trekking and cycling routes.

DOCUMENTATION

Your ID and/or passport are essential to travel as well as your driving licence if you are thinking of hiring a car. 

Young travellers, students or senior citizens are entitled to discounts on public transportation, museum tickets and other interesting sites.

BY PLANE
With over 22.768.032 registered passengers in 2013, Palma airport (PMI), also known as International Airport of Son Sant Joan, is the main connection point on the island for local visitors and especially for international tourists.
Located 10 km. away from Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the island, it is well connected with the main Spanish and European cities. The most important connections are with the cities of Barcelona, Madrid-Barajas and Düsseldorf, with over a million passengers, and Cologne, with annual traffic of over eight hundred thousand passengers.
For those you wish to travel to several of the Balearic Islands, there are connections between Mallorca and the islands of Menorca and Ibiza. Please remember that during high season, flight frequencies increase significantly. The countries with more traffic to the Baleares are Germany and the United Kingdom and also from mainland Spain.

Organised trips and packaged holidays
Charter flights are another option to travel to Palma de Mallorca. Please remember that this type of air tickets do not allow any date nor time changes. Some travel agencies like us, offer organised trips and packages that include flights, accommodation on half or full board, as well as transfers.

On arrival at Palma de Mallorca Airport, there is a bus stop and a taxi stand.

Public Bus
Line 1. It connects the airport with the city centre, the Paseo Marítimo and the Port.
Line 21. It connects the airport with Ca’n Pastilla and Playa de Palma.
Bus stops at the airport: Terminal: Arrivals. Floor 0. 
Rates: One way ticket: 3 Euros.  Bus driver has change for maximum 10 Euros. The tickets must be purchased on board.
Palma has a good city bus service (EMT). You may check the schedules and itineraries on their website and app “EMT Palma” and “PMI Transit”. The latter also offers the underground and train information.
Information telephone number: 0034 971 21 44 44

Taxi Stand
Look for the taxi stand sign at the Terminal: Arrivals. Floor 0. Please ask for a receipt in the event of a possible claim.

Car hire
Although there is an excellent bus network that connects Palma with the main tourist resorts, villages, beaches and “calas”, the best transportation to move around the island is by car, which you can hire at the airport. Prices are higher during peak season.

Underground, trains, trams
Mallorca has one underground line and two railway lines, one goes from Palma to Sóller and the other one goes to Inca (and continues to Sa Pobla and Manacor). You will find the central stations at the“Intermodal” Station in Plaza España.
We recommend you take the vintage train to Sóller, then take the attractive tram that connects the village with its port and beach. The train station is also located in the centre of Palma, a few metres from Plaza España.

BY FERRY
From mainland Spain, Menorca or Ibiza. From Formentera you get to Mallorca via Ibiza.
I you like travelling by boat or perhaps you don’t like to fly or even if you prefer to travel with your own car, this means of transport is a good option. Ferries depart from Valencia, Denia and Barcelona. Roundtrip tickets are cheaper.

BY CRUISE
Numerous Mediterranean cruises stop in Mallorca every year. Its capital is, with over a million passengers a year, the fifth European port with the most traffic.

In Mallorca you will find a wide range of hotels to suit all tastes and budgets, offering spectacular resorts with an “all inclusive” basis or half board, most of them specialised in family holidays. At these tourist resorts the visitor can enjoy swimming in the crystal clear pools, join the various leisure activities scheduled all day, or take the children to the playroom and have a relaxing sunbathe and a fashionable drink at the pool.

For couples and romantic break, the island offers a range of selected "adults only" accommodation. At these hotels the atmosphere, gastronomy, activity programme, installations and all services are especially for this type of clients.

For those who prefer to stay in the city, Palma offers many city hotels and charming boutique hotels, some of them established in iconic buildings and in the best downtown shopping and partying location.

If you are looking for a private and intimate holiday, Mallorca offers exclusive villas and enchanting hotels, with all the required facilities and decorated with excellent taste. 

If what you really want is to feel the most traditional Majorcan environment, a rural hotel is the place to go. Ancient estates and castles, in the most idyllic sites of the island, have been renovated with exquisite care and transformed into spectacular hotels.

You also have a broad range of first class hotels located along the beautiful Majorcan coastal, for those visitors who prefer to stay near the beach.