Are you thinking about an island getaway? We tell you what to see in Majorca if you decide to make a quick day trip to the island.
Visit the Almudaina Palace
The Almudaina Palace is one of the residences of none other than the Royal Family, so there are parts that are closed to the public, but others that, on the other hand, can be visited. In this case, it is a Roman building that was later modified under the Muslim domination before being adapted as a fortress. It can be visited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The entrance fee is 7 euros and children under five years old have free entrance.
Cathedral Basilica of Palma de Mallorca
The Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria de Palma de Mallorca is considered one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Europe. It is very close to the sea and must be visited if you go to the island.
Santa Catalina Market
Santa Catalina market is a place that combines modernity and tradition, since it has a strong local island personality. It is a perfect place to get to know the customs and food of the island a little better, and taste high quality wines and cheeses. It can be visited from Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Bellver Castle
If you want to see incredible views over the entire island of Majorca, you cannot miss the Bellver Castle, which also houses the Museum of History of the City. It is a Gothic style building and can be visited from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. On Sundays and holidays the opening hours are from 10 am to 3 pm and the entrance fee is 4 euros. You can also enjoy unbeatable views from the top of this castle that take in the Pla de Mallorca, the Serra de Tramuntana, the port and the city. It is the perfect place to enjoy the best sunsets.
Miró Mallorca Foundation
If you are an art lover you cannot miss the workshops where the artist sculpted and painted his works for three decades: from the 50s to the 80s. There are normally temporary exhibitions as well as the permanent display.
Palma de Mallorca Marina
Of course, you can't miss the marina area of Palma de Mallorca, a perfect location where you can take a long walk while enjoying the incredible views and the sea. In addition, if you are a keen cyclist, you have the possibility to rent a bike in this area and take its bike path to enjoy the location and its views.
Its different beaches
You can't visit Palma de Mallorca and not spend some time at some of its beaches. You can opt for sandy beaches as is the case of Can Pastilla, others like Can Pere Antoni or Cala Gamba, or other options such as Can Pastilla that offers a sandy area so large that it reaches nearly 4.6 km in length, etc.
The Lonja de Palma exchange building
The Lonja is a building of great beauty that was built between 1420 and 1452. It is considered to be the inspiration for several others, such as the one in Valencia. You can view its interior and its magnificent vaults for free. It is a site of such beauty that sometimes it is also used for cultural events and exhibitions.
Enjoying its cooking
Of course, you cannot leave Palma de Mallorca without enjoying the best of its gastronomy. You can eat fresh fish on the beach or go to the best restaurants and beach bars in the area.
To make it easier for you to move around in Majorca and to make the most of the time you are going to spend on the island, however short it may be, you can always opt for renting a motorbike, a car or a camper with us.
At OK Mobility we offer the possibility to do this. We have a large fleet of quality rental cars and you only have to select the type of vehicle you feel most comfortable with. This means you can get to the sites more easily and take advantage of every minute you spend on this beautiful island with every comfort.
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