What to do in Palma de Mallorca
Are you planning to attend the Palma International Boat Show from I APRIL 30 - MAY 3
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 pedestrianized lanes, quirky cafes, galleries, and boutique shops. And since these attractions are all packed into a square kilometer, the old town is easy to explore.
Stay
Can Bordoy Grand House & Garden
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 colors 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.
Hospes Maricel is a wonderfully romantic hotel right on the Mediterranean, just along the coast from Palma in Carretera Andratx. There are 44 peaceful rooms, a wonderful restaurant on a beautiful sun terrace and an infinity pool that tumbles directly into the ocean.
Hotel Antigua Palma – Casa Noble is a superb luxury hotel located in the heart of the old town, just 100 meters from the cathedral. Enjoy the sumptuous, elegantly decorated rooms, the spa with hammam and indoor pool, the tranquility, the particularly attentive staff and the rooftop.
Eat
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 center 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 center-stage. The inner garden terrace is a pleasant bonus!
Aromata
The setting of Aromata, in the stunning patio of an aristocratic property, for chef Andreu Genestra’s more informal dining option in the Mallorcan capital is a very pleasant surprise. His contemporary cuisine, influenced by the island’s culinary traditions, is centered 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).
DINS SANTI TAURA
The One Star Michelin Restaurant DINS Santi Taura is located amid the attractive surroundings of Palma’s cathedral, on the ground floor of the El Llorenç Parc de la Mar boutique hotel. In the elegant, contemporary-style dining room, chef Santi Taura demonstrates his passion for traditional Mallorcan cuisine, taking everyday recipes from the islands and bringing them up to date, using native ingredients and prioritizing flavor over and above anything else.
ADRIAN QUETGLAS
Adrián Quetglas is a One Michelin Star restaurant where you couldn’t ask for more, except perhaps for it to be closer to home! Located in the heart of Palma, overlooking the Torrent de Sa Riera, it boasts an intimate, bistro-style ambiance with attractive bonuses such as a vertical garden and highly attentive service. The goal of the owner-chef is to democratize haute cuisine and showcase cooking full of nuances and variations (including from his native Buenos Aires) with a strong focus on Mediterranean flavors and influences from his time working in London, Paris, and Moscow.
Visit
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 meters 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.
Museu Fundacion Juan March Palma
Housed in a superb setting in the heart of Palma’s old city, the Museu Fundación Juan March is a cultural hub and a museum with a permanent collection of 20th-century Spanish art. The Museu Fundacion Juan March Palma includes the works of Spanish artists such as Picasso, Dalí, Miró, Juan Gris and Antoni Tápies.
The SPA Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma
The SPA Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma is located in the beautiful Playa de Palma, 15 minutes from the center and 5 minutes from the airport. The SPA is located inside the Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma, a modern four-star hotel that has a hydrotherapy circuit, where you can enjoy experience showers, a steam bath, a sauna, heated pool with water beds.
Looking for support to plan your visit to the Palma Boat Show and beyond? Contact Fraser’s Palma de Mallorca team for more information about the show and to book a viewing aboard any of the world-class yachts on display.
Located in Palma, the Fraser Spain office overlooks the many superyachts moored in Porto de Palma. Recently expanded to include a new yacht management division, our Palma office is home to an exceptional team of sales and charter brokers, with a strong focus on sailing superyachts.
With easy access to and from Barcelona, our Balearic base provides excellent coverage of the increasingly popular Spanish market. Additionally, recent changes to Spanish charter licensing have made more yachts available for charter in Spain.
Our international team in Palma de Mallorca is ready to assist with your inquiries. To get in touch, please contact the relevant team member below. For crew-related inquiries, reach out to our highly regarded crewing subsidiary, The Crew Network.