In Palma, you absolutely have...
by andorra
In Palma, you absolutely have to visit the Cathedral wich is based just in front of the port.Go there when it's not so warm, around 6pm.Then, go to eat in a tipical restaurant in the old Palma, near Palma's fantastic market place, and then drink a 'hierbas' at the bingo wich is situated on this place,you will drink and play in an old theater refected ultra modern.After that, go to El Arenal for night time.You will first go for a walk in the beach street where you'll choose the bar you want before going to party all night long.
Go to the blue lighted IBIZA PUB, to the TCHA-TCHA, then the clubs you have to go are JOY PALACE, ZORBA'S, RIU PALACE,and the TCHA-TCHA is an after too.Thoses are my favorites places.No matter the streets, the taxi driver knows each of it and you can make quite everything walking.
For a drink : 6 $
For a restaurant : 13 $
For a club : 17 $ for a boy, 12 $ for a girl OPEN BAR for everybody ( beer, cocktails, champain,short drinks +3 long drinks )
See you there ! What I miss is the sea and the beach, when it's warm at night and when you can go with your friends after dancing, relaxing in the water!
Ancient Palma was a walled city
by dlytle
It may be said that the history of Mallorca is as long as its coastline. Were it not for the 3,439 miles (5,547 km) of coast, we can be very sure that the island's past, present and future would be very different.
Mallorca, like other major islands of the Mediterranean, has attracted a cornucopia of conquerors, invaders, settlers and tourists, who have all contributed to its richness and vital history. Its port is one of the most important in the Mediterranean Sea.
The city has numerous architectural treasures, among them the ancient walls of the city, constructed by the Moors in the style of a Casbah, or walled city. As you are taking tours or just walking the streets near the harbor you will be able to see that Palma's ancient walls, its roots if you will, are still visible, although often obscured by high-rise hotels.
Local food, very tasty!
by russian_yaz
A great place to enjoy a good local food. The place is an ancient place where to make wine, "celler" in spanish. Very high roof allow to have walls full with decoration remembering the "toreros" and other spanish traditions. The "trampo", a local salad made of tomatoes, peppers, onions and tuna. Very tasty...hmmmm...
East side beaches
by rcsparty
The beaches on the Northeast side of the island were fantastic. The water was shallow enough to get quite a way out into the water, and even in October, the water was fairly warm. Wind was a problem on a couple days, but for the most part, it was a great place to be on the beach and in the water. There was one day, where the waves were about 3-4 feet, which created a fairly significant undertow. For most good to average swimmers, no big deal, but I was somewhat worried the few times my daughter got toppled from her raft.
Castell de Bellver
by Fam_Stoica
The Bellver Castle is situated on a hill, at about 3 km. from the centre of Palma de Mallorca. The construction started in 1300 by the orders of James (Jaime) II, King of Mallorca. It took nine years to build the basic structure, the ornamentation was finished more slowly.
The castle was built as a royal residence. In the late 14th century, John I and Violet of Aragon stayed there with their court for three months. The castle has also entertained other European royalty, such as Charles I of England, John of Austria, the Duke of Monpensier and the present British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, as well as members of the Spanish Royal family including the present monarchs King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia.
In 1717, the castle became a military prison. Between 1802 and 1808, Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, Minister of the Treasury, Patronage and Justice in the reign of Carlos IV, was imprisoned in one of the rooms on the first floor. The castle also acted as a prison for numerous French officers and soldiers defeated in the Battle of Bailen .
In 1817 General Lacy, leader of a failed liberal rebellion, faced a firing squad and in 1821 the castle was temporarily used as a mint.
The building is circular in layout with three semicircular buttressed towers, and a single tower, some seven meters from the body of the castle. The construction is arranged around a central courtyard. The first level is constructed using semicircular arches surmounted with flat roofs and the second, upper level has Gothic arches and ribbed gothic vaults.
Parc de la Mar (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
Cthedral (Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
The main entrance
365 steps to El Calvari
