Cheap Hotels Palma

What to see by foot: Palma

Strolling around Palma's old town is delightful; it features an odd mix of cobbled lanes and Gothic architecture surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants and tree-lined boulevards. Excellent attractions in the area include: the Gothic cathedral La Seo (dating from 1230); Palau de l'Almudaina (Muslim castle); Banyas Arabas (Arab baths); Bellvar Castle and La Llotja (market area). For a further peek into Majorca's esteemed history, visit the Museu de Mallorca.

Palma has many pedestrian-only streets and numerous coffee shops. There are many quality shops that serve the island population. Remember that between 13:00 and 17:00 it is siesta time and much of the town closes down, including the tourist sites and museums.

The winding streets of the surrounding historic quarter are home to the Museu de Mallorca, a converted 15th century palace containing archaeological finds, antiques and paintings of local dignitaries. The Banyas Arabs (Arab baths) are also in this area. Opposite the waterfront is the Gothic masterpiece La Llotja, which contains an art museum. Just west of the city centre is the impressive Bellver Castle.

It's relaxing to walk from the old town along the port front until you get to Club de Mar, where there are a large number of luxury yachts.

Alternatively, a stroll around the two covered markets can yield great souvenirs. The smaller one, Santa Catalina, is found on the far side of the river in the area past the new gardens of Plaza La Feixina. The larger market is in the opposite direction past Plaza Major. If you are looking for a real flea market, then the area near Plaza Porta d'es Camp at the bottom end of the Avenida is the place to go on a Saturday morning. The easiest and best way to get there is to walk through Parc del Mar and then up the Avinguda.

Selection of hotels in this region:

Hotel Isla De Mallorca
Tryp Bosque
Tryp Bellver
AC Ciutat de Palma
Hesperia Ciutat de Mallorca
Horizonte Hotel
Hotel Son Caliu
Grupotel Valparaiso Palace
Hotel Mirador
Hotel Costa Azul
Hotel Araxa
Armadams Palace
Mimosa Park
Hotel Saratoga

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