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Palma de Mallorca

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma.

Type CityPopulation 438,234

Why go

  • City in the Balearic Islands, Spain.
  • Served by Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI).

History

Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.

Restaurants & places to go

Mediterranean, Burger, Salad, Restaurant · Features: vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · 4 carrer de la Pollacra, Can Pastilla, 07610 · fergushotels.com
Indoor
Burger, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Crepe, Smoothie, Dessert, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-16:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegan options, step-free… · avocadomallorca.es
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Mediterranean, Grill, European, Burger, Restaurant · Freddy's Beach Bar & Restaurant Gastronomía mediterránea que incluye pescados y carnes exquisitas, platos… · maps.app.goo.gl
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Spanish, Italian, Fish, Regional, Restaurant · Located in the Nivia Born Boutique Hotel, El Cielo del Borne is an event venue with views of La Seu. This place… · niviabornboutiquehotel.com
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Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas, Restaurant · La Despensa del Barón is a restaurant with Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine that offers tapas, seasonal dishes,… · posadaterrasanta.com
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Snacks, Cafe · Surf school & bar · 7 Carrer dels Palangres, Can Pastilla, 07610 · bonaona.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Indian Tandoori Restaurant · 282 Avinguda de Joan Miró, Palma de Mallorca, 07015 · saboraindiamallorca.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · aena.es
Indoor

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Airports

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) 7.6 km to the centre
Palma de Mallorca, IB, ES — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 37 airlines (Ryanair, Air Berlin, Iberia Airlines, easyJet…) · direct flights to 126 destinations incl. Manchester, Barcelona, London, Birmingham, Cologne… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 37 airlines, 126 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Son Bonet Airfield 4.6 km to the centre
Marratxí, IB, ES
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Moll Antic (Palma)
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre · Trasmed
Outdoor
terminal de trànsit local
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Port de Palma
Ferry terminal · 3.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Harmony of the Seas port
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Estació Maritima 2
Ferry terminal · 3.8 km from the centre
Outdoor
Estació Maritima 3
Ferry terminal · 3.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
València - Mallorca - Maó
Ferry route
Outdoor
Palma - Eivissa
Ferry route
Outdoor
Palma - Maó
Ferry route · Trasmed
Outdoor
Barcelona – Palma
Ferry route
Outdoor
Barcelona - Palma
Ferry route
Outdoor
Dénia - Palma
Ferry route
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València – Palma
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PMI has direct flights to 126 destinations on 37 airlines (incl. Manchester, Barcelona, London, Birmingham, Cologne…). By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Moll Antic (Palma), 2.6 km); routes include València - Mallorca - Maó, Palma - Eivissa, Palma - Maó.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Palma de Mallorca. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · PM · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.