A WEEKEND IN PALMA MALLORCA.

A WEEKEND IN PALMA MALLORCA

Palma Mallorca is the vibrant capital city of Mallorca, a diverse and breathtaking island located in the Balearic islands of Spain. Mallorca offers wonderful Mediterranean experiences that boast rustic retreats, hiking trails, luxury resorts and more. Palma Mallorca, the city has seen a huge rise in boutique and luxury stays in the last few years, and this teamed with traditional artisan places, Michelin star eateries and contemporary museums, makes the city a place more than worthy of visiting.

The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca (Majorca) is all about magnificent blue hues, golden sun rays, excellent food and remote areas to bask in the Mediterranean sun. With sandy beaches such as Alcúdia and Puerto Pollença at the north-eastern peak of the island .

Sa Gerreria area of Palma in historic times, was very much a medieval Arabic souk, with early originated trades sprouting in every street. In present time, this area has become a brilliant location to get locally sourced products and a genuine feel for local life.

The old city centre of Palma is an absolute stunner. You can spend weeks in the area alone, and still uncover blissful finds every day. The infrastructure is compact and pleasant with pedestrianised narrow streets making it easy to discover by foot.

Palma de Mallorca hosts an abundance of great museums and galleries. The Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró houses some of the painter and sculptor Joan Miro best works. The modern building complex displays many of his works. Another impressive building that houses a museum is the Caixa Forum, this jewel of modernist architecture contains a permanent collection of the painter Anglada-Camarasa. The "la Caixa" Anglada-Camarasa Collection offers a unique testimony on paper by the legendary Catalan artist. Sitting at the top of the bay is Museum of Contemporary Art Es Baluard. The museum is within the ancient fortification of Palma de Mallorca.

Opposite the cathedral of Mallorca you can find the Royal Palace of La Almudaina. Originally built as an Arab fortress, the palace became the official Majorcan residence for the Spanish Royal Family in the 14th Century.

Santa Catalina is a hub for everything hip and trending in Palma. Expect to find some quirky concept spaces on every street, we recommend visiting .

Over the past 10 years, Mallorca's capital city has been consecrated with numerous boutique hotels, giving the tourists more choices of stay. Due to the high standards and nearly perfected atonement of hotel offerings, visitors are spoilt for options.

Those that need a single city that is inclusive of all of the fine elements of island living with the convenience that a city offers, Palma has everything that you need.