Whilst I was planning our trip I looked up different modes of transfer options, the taxis are really expensive as are the hopper buses. The Palma number 1 airport bus was 2.50euro per person and was... more
Loved this train, the views of the island that you might otherwise not see are lovely. The train takes you through the mountain range and on the way small towns and farms come into view. Lovely rows... more
If you are not hiring a car there are plenty of taxis waiting outside the airport as well as tourist destinations and town centres to whisk you to your hotel. Just make sure you agree a price before... more
Palma is a popular destination for cruise ships to stop in for a day or so - on an average summer day there will always be 2 or 3 cruise ships in port to see.
The bi daily Majorcan Times newspaper (it... more
Hi, as I a mountain biker I prefer offroad tracks but nevertheless I use the bike to move all around the city. If you have done some extensive road trips then going from Magaluf to son Vida golf is... more
A large number of tourists arrive here annually; like 6 million, so it goes without saying the airport could get crowded in peak tourist season. It also is a stop off connection to many places in... more
For a more leisurely and romantic tour of Palma, smart, red galeras (horse-drawn carriages) offer an hour-long tour of the Old Town, starting beside the... more
WalkThe city center is compact, we walked around everywhere and got lost in the maze of the small alleys but we always had a map with us. From plaza Espanya we... more
By planeThe airport of Mallorca (PMI) is located 9km east from Palma. It’s a big modern airport covering hundreds of flights from all over Europe.You can take a... more
The rides on a carriage are not much to take in. They do not go down the narrow streets, obviously, so need to stay on the main route and avoid all those... more
It is possible to travel around the island by public transport although it will take a good deal of planning. You will find a map and timetables here:... more
Taxis at any airport around the world are normally expensive and Mallorca is not an exception to this rule. However there is a good option, which is a shuttle... more
In Plaza de España U´ll find the train station, right next to the touristic information office and across the Soller railway station.This is the only train... more
Almudaina Palace
The Almudaina, in ancient times an Arab fortress, was turned into a royal palace in the fourteenth century. James II entrusted the work to Master Pere SalvĂ , who was also responsible...
The Balearic Islands' archipelago is situated south-east of Europe, in the central part of the western Mediterranean basin. Palma, the capital of the Balearics, is in Majorca (Mallorca), the largest...
The cathedral is the anchor monument in the middle of what was the old section of the city. Mallorca is also spelled Majorca (larger city meaning) and has a long history of occupancy dating back to......
What a beautifully brilliant Sunday it was when we arrived in Palma de Mallorca, "The Pearl of the Balearic Islands." Arriving by cruise ship, we had a sweeping, panoramic view of the marina, Palma's...
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