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Palma De Mallorca,
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Location: On the south coast at the
centre of the wide Bay of Palma. International airport of Son Sant Joan is 5
miles east. (See Maps)
(TOURISTIC CITY MAP .PDF FREE)
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| Telephone IDD code from UK: 00 34 |
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| Position: Built on undulating land, extending into
pine-clad foothills to the west. Flatter agricultural land to the north and
west. |
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General description: The island's
capital city with a population of 325,000 and a sizeable port, Palma offers a
rich mix of history,
culture and nightlife.
There is also ready access to the nearest resorts of Ca'n Pastilla (5 miles) and Cala Mayor (4
miles). Fascinating central area with narrow streets between the high walls of
ancient buildings. This compact, easy to walk historic core of the city extends
inland from the commercial port and the most prominent of landmarks -
the
cathedral (pics 360º:1-2-3)and royal palace. These fine monuments were built over
the sacked remains of the Moorish Alcazar and mosque, razed to the ground when
the Christians regained the island from the Moors.
Palma City Hall www.a-palma.es
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Market/Suitability: Those who prefer a central
location for its convenience, nightlife, cultural events and its historic
interest. Business visitors in particular are well provided for; besides the
facilities in the
larger
hotels there is an auditorium with six convention halls at the
port and a similarly well-equipped Palace of
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| Accommodation: The best hotels are concentrated on the Paseo Marítimo to the
west of the centre. Moderate hotels are here too, so is much of the nightlife.
Golfers will find top-class accommodation at the Son Vida course.The best sea
views are at La Bonanova (Sea views from
Hotel Horizonte) |
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Shopping: In the atmospheric and often
pedestrianised streets of the old city of Palma . Further options are available in the
Avenidas surrounding the area. Via Sindicato, Calle Jaime III, Calle San Miguel, Plaza Mayor, Calle Jaime II,
Calle Colon, la Rambla, are some of the streets to head for. Saturday market,
el Baratillo.
(Recomended
link) |
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| Beaches: Can Pastilla and Cala Mayor are the most
populars , Es Molinar, Ciutat Jardi , Can Pere Antoni , El Arenal (See
Palma Beaches web sites ) |
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Entertainments: Daytime: any sightseeing itinerary
should take in the cathedral (la Seu); Almudaina palace; la Lonja and the Arab
baths, all of which are in the old centre and close to the ports 2 . Slightly
further are the hilltop castle of
Bellver and the Pueblo
Español (reproductions of typical buildings from various parts
of Spain). Nightlife: most vibrant, and sometimes seedy, in the El Terreno
district. The old centre and tree-lined avenues around it are also lively at
night. A full programme of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, ballet and theatre
performances is published monthly by the tourist office. ( Recomended City sighseeing BUs )
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| Eating out: El Terreno, the centre and the
Paseo Maritimo provide plenty of choice. The
Casino-Palladium, along the coast by Magalluf, is a glitzy venue for dining,
gambling, watching shows and spectaculars. (recomended link) |
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Public transport: Trains to Soller and Inca (the former highly scenic). Regular buses to
most resorts. Roads radiate outwards from Palma making it an excellent base.
Good city bus service.
Links - transports - Train -
AIRPORT-Ferry
- Rent a
car |
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| Local Excursions: Most parts of the island of Mallorca can be
reached in little more than an hour. Some popular ones are the Caves of Drach
(Porto Cristo); Caves of Genova (Genova); Marineland (Portals Nous); Inca market (inland); Valldemosa,
Deya, and the mountains of the northwest. Recomended link (excursions) |
| Favourite Dancing
Clubs:
Garito - Abraxas - Mosquito -
Made in Brasil -Varadero - Puro Beach - El Yamakuko -
El Horizonte de las
estrellas Portals Nous, HOtel Tabu , Bar Cuba , Ruta MArtiana , Tito,s Pacha , Abraxas , Fin de semana Poco mas . |
