Welcome to Palma de Mallorca
Fusing Catalan, Moorish and contemporary culture, Palma is now a serious contender for the title of 'Jewel of the Mediterranean'. For art lovers, 17 galleries compete for your attention. For foodies, this sun-drenched mecca is awash with bustling markets and Michelin starred chefs. For shopaholics, well you will think you’ve died and gone to New York, Paris and Milan. Not bad for a city that began life as a Roman military post.
Lose yourself down alluring passageways leading to bright mezzanines and old courtyards speckled with orange and lemon trees. Discover ancient bars and restaurants and treat your taste buds to succulent olives, ripe tomatoes and fresh anchovies. Take a seat, order a coffee and people watch. You may catch a glimpse of Claudia Schiffer, Raphael Nadal or Catherine Zeta-Jones.
The city’s rich architectural tradition once inspired the artist Miro. Like him, you too will love the rambling old town where honey-colored buildings squeeze into narrow streets. This brave city even employed Gaudi to renovate a cathedral.
One final word. Palma is not a city with one heart; it is a city with many. If you live for music and laughter, dancing and eating, Palma is your city. Feast.
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