What to Do
Shopping
The hotel is at close proximity to Palma’s main shopping area, on Avenida Jaime III. Here you will find brands such as El Corte Inglés, Cartier, Loewe, Barrats, Massimo Dutti, Mango and Cortefiel.
Historical buildings
1- Cathedral. 1- Palma’s Santa María Cathedral, known as La Seu, is a Levantine Gothic style temple that was built on the shores of the bay during the years 1229-1346. In 1931, it was declared a historical-artistic monument. It is also the cathedral with the largest rose window in the Gothic world.
2- Bellver Castle This Mallorcan Gothic style castle was built at the start of the 14th century, by order of King Jaime II of Mallorca. It is situated on a hill 112 metres above sea level, in an area surrounded by forest, where you can enjoy a view over the city, the port, the Tramuntana mountains… In fact, its name comes from the old Catalan bell veer, meaning “beautiful view”.
3- Almudaina Palace. This is the Royal Palace or Fortress of the city of Palma de Mallorca and one of the residences of the Spanish Royal Family, managed by the Spanish National Trust. Its walls tell the history of the islands since the megalithic settlements. It is currently used during the summer for His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Bourbon as an official residence for ceremonies and receptions.
Museums and places of interest
Museum of the History of Mallorca. . Address: C/. Portella 5. Opening times: From 10.00 to 19.00. Sundays from 10.00 to 14.00. Closed Mondays and holidays. Tel: 971 717 540
Baulard Museum. Museum of Contemporary Art of Palma de Mallorca, with works by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Miquel Barceló, and many other artists. Address: Plaza Porta Santa Catalina s/n Opening times: From November to May, from 10.00 to 20.00. From June to October, from 10.00 to 24.00. Closed on Mondays. Tel: +34 971 908 200.
Pueblo Español village. This tourist complex, which was built between 1965 and 1967 by the renowned architect Fernando Chueca Goitia, is like a cultural tour of all of Spain. Address: C/ Poblé Espanyol, s/n Tel: +34 971 737 070
Arab Baths. These are in the gardens of the stately home of Can Fontiroig. Address: Can Serra 3. Tel: +34 971 721 549
Auditórium. Address: Paseo Marítimo, 18 Tel: +34 971 735 328
Leisure and entertainment
1-Palma Sailing Club. Address: Muelle de San Pedro, 1. Telephone: +34 971 72 68 48
2-Sea Club . Address: Avda. Gabriel Roca, s/n Telephone: +34 971 40 36 11
3-Pier opposite the Auditorium. Boat trips around the Bay of Palma.
