Palma old town
Palma old town: the back story
Area guide
About Palma old town: the back story
Palma’s old town climbs from the sea walls to the cathedral and the royal palace, then spreads in narrow lanes of palaces and courtyards to the Born, the Olivar market and Plaça Major.
The waterfront
From the Parc de la Mar you see La Seu and the Almudaina above the old sea wall; Palacio Ca Sa Galesa and DINS Santi Taura are a few steps away.
Eating and shopping
Marc Fosh, Zaranda and DINS hold MICHELIN stars; for something simpler, Ca’n Joan de s’Aigo has served hot chocolate since 1700.
Most of what you want is a ten-minute walk from the cathedral.
Our advice: walk early, before the cruise visitors, and keep the afternoon for the Born and the markets.
Why it's on our list
- La Seu and the Almudaina
- The Born
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Palma old town: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Palma old town: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- La Seu (Palma Cathedral)300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Mercat de l’Olivar550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Es Baluard800 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Castell de Bellver2.8 kmWalk 34 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Fundació Miró3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Palma Airport (PMI)7.0 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Puerto Portals8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Sóller station22 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Coves del Drac59 kmCar or taxi 93 min