Travel Guide: What to do in Palma de Mallorca

Are you planning to attend the Palma Boat Show from 25 to 28 April 2024?

Discover Fraser’s insider tips to make the most out of your stay. Whilst there are many enchanting parts of the city, the main attractions and shops are situated around the massive Gothic cathedral down by the seafront. This area, Palma’s old town, is full of ancient passages, historic monuments and magnificent architecture. Here you will find no shortage of sights or refreshment stops within its many pedestrianised lanes, quirky cafes, galleries, and boutique shops. And since these attractions are all packed into a square kilometre, the old town is easy to explore.

The Hotel Convent de la Missió is a sublimely converted 17th Century convent in the heart of the old town, offering 27 beautiful, white-on-white minimalist rooms and a Michelin starred restaurant - one of the hottest on the island.

In the same area, right by the cathedral, you’ll also find the Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, a quirky, 12-room hotel full of character. Expect antiques and stained glass, plus a spa which sits within original Roman baths. The sun terrace has amazing views.

Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden is an idyllic luxury hotel and spa in the Old Quarter, with a lovely garden and outdoor pool. The nostalgic interiors featuring vintage furniture, faded colours and classic tiling give it a whimsical edge, and the equally elegant rooms have a plush boudoir style. The high-end cuisine and spa seal the deal.

Quadrat Restaurant: enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with a nod to local ingredients and Mallorcan cooking in this restaurant occupying the former stables of a mansion (now the Hotel Sant Francesc) in the centre of Palma. It is only open for dinner from Thursday to Sunday (with a tasting menu option) and for lunch on Sundays, when you can order a set menu on which rice dishes take centre-stage. The inner garden terrace is a pleasant bonus!

La Bodeguilla is a family establishment run by two brothers. Sample wines and tapas in the wine shop and the two-storey dining area where barrels are used as tables.

The setting of Aromata, in the stunning patio of an aristocratic propert, for chef Andreu Genestra’s more informal dining option in the Mallorcan capital comes as a very pleasant surprise. His contemporary cuisine, influenced by the island’s culinary traditions, is centred on several meticulously prepared tasting menus (one shorter version at lunchtime, with the option of choosing specific plates; and two set menus, both with a slightly more gastronomic feel, in the evening).

Castell de Bellver. This large, 14th century castle overlooking the town of Palma now houses a museum.

Catedral de Mallorca has the largest rose window in the world out of all the cathedrals in this style. The “Eye of the Gothic”, as it has become known, measures 13 metres in diameter and has 1,236 sheets of glass that create a wonderful display of colors.

Palma Aquarium with its 3D cinema, dive and/or sleep with sharks is a visit not to be missed.

Looking for support to plan your visit to the Palma Boat Show and beyond? Contact Fraser’s Palma de Mallorca team to find out more about the Show and book a viewing on board any of the world-class yachts on display.

The Fraser Spain office, found in Palma, overlooks the many superyachts moored in Porto de Palma. Recently expanded to include a new yacht management division, our Palma office is also home to an outstanding team of sales and charter brokers with a particular emphasis on sailing superyachts.

Thanks to easy access to and from Barcelona, the increasingly popular Spanish market is well covered from our Balearic base, and with recent changes to Spanish charter licensing, more and more yachts are available to charter in Spain. An international mix, our Palma de Mallorca team will be happy to help with your enquiries.

To make enquiries, please contact the relevant team member below. For any crew enquiries, please contact our highly regarded crewing subsidiary, The Crew Network.