Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina: the back story
Area guide
About Santa Catalina: the back story
Santa Catalina, beyond Es Baluard and the old walls, grew up around its market; today it is Palma’s liveliest neighbourhood for food, with the yacht clubs of the Passeig Marítim below.
The market
The Mercat de Santa Catalina is the neighbourhood’s heart.
By the water
Es Baluard looks over the bay; below it the Real Club Náutico and, further west, Club de Mar.
Start at the market in the morning.
Our advice: an exhibition at Es Baluard, then lunch at the market bars.
Why it's on our list
- The market
- Es Baluard
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Santa Catalina: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Santa Catalina: 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
- Es Baluard350 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- La Seu (Palma Cathedral)1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Mercat de l’Olivar1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Castell de Bellver1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Fundació Miró2.9 kmWalk 37 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Puerto Portals7.5 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Palma Airport (PMI)8.1 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Sóller station23 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Coves del Drac60 kmCar or taxi 94 min