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Palma sits on the south coast of Mallorca, with a golden Gothic cathedral facing the bay and an old town of courtyards and narrow lanes behind it. The main sights are close together, and a hill castle looks over the whole city from the west. Plan around opening hours, because several monuments close in the early afternoon and many museums shut on Mondays.
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Each plan is built from the stop base, with visit time, the walk between stops and a lunch break. Open one and set your pace and arrival day.
6 stops, about 20 min of walking in total.
9 stops, about 20 min of walking in total.
13 stops, about 58 min of walking in total.
May, June, September and October are the best months, with afternoon highs between 23 and 27 degrees. July and August are hotter and busier, with highs near 30 degrees and warm nights. Winter is mild, with highs near 16 degrees, but rain falls on six or seven days a month from October to January.
Climate averages: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología.
13 to 20 °C · about 4 rainy days a month
Highs rise from about 18 degrees in March to 23 in May, with three to five rain days a month. It is comfortable for walking and the castle views are clear.
What to wear: Bring a light jacket for the mornings and comfortable shoes for the old town.
22 to 29 °C · about 1 rainy days a month
Afternoons reach 27 to 30 degrees from June to August, and July has less than one rain day. Plan visits for the morning and rest at midday.
What to wear: Wear light clothes, a hat and sunscreen, and carry water.
16 to 24 °C · about 6 rainy days a month
September is still warm at about 27 degrees, October settles near 24 and November near 19. Rain days increase from five in September to seven in November.
What to wear: Bring a light jacket for the evenings and a waterproof layer from October.
9 to 16 °C · about 6 rainy days a month
Highs sit around 16 degrees and lows near 8 to 10, with five or six rain days a month. The cathedral closes early and several sights are closed on Mondays, so the day is shorter.
What to wear: Wear a warm jacket and shoes with grip, since wet stone is slippery.
Rain slows the walk but does not close the city. The cathedral, the Almudaina palace, Es Baluard, the Museu de Mallorca, the Miró foundation and the Olivar market are all indoors. Save Bellver Castle and the sea wall for a dry morning.
Stops under a roof
Summer afternoons are hot and the sea wall has little shade, so keep outdoor walking for the morning and after 18:00. The cathedral, the museums and the market work as cool breaks. Carry water and wear a hat.
Better outdoors
Per person, without the hotel. Tickets are the prices of the stops in each plan, read on the official sites. Food and transport come from the city figures.
| Plan | Tickets | Transport | Food | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | €10.50 | · | €36 to €52 | €46 to €62 |
| 2 days | €14.50 | · | €71 to €104 | €86 to €118 |
| 3 days | €14.50 | · | €107 to €156 | €122 to €170 |
Stops with a ticket whose price we could not confirm are left out of the sum.
A light, coiled pastry dusted with sugar, eaten at breakfast or with a coffee in the afternoon.
A soft cured sausage with paprika, spread on bread or served on a plate of cold cuts.
Layers of fried potato, aubergine and pepper with tomato sauce, served as a side dish or a vegetarian main.
Fried offal, potato and peppers, a country dish that appears on tapas lists.
Bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil, with ham, cheese or sobrassada on top.
A herb liqueur from the island, served in small glasses after a meal.
The cathedral stands over the lake at the end of the day, and it is a pleasant place to rest after the sights.
The bars inside the Olivar market serve coffee and small plates early, among the stalls.
Many mansions have a courtyard behind their doors. Look through open doorways along Carrer de la Portella and the streets nearby.
Move from bar to bar in the lanes west of the centre, ordering a plate or two in each.
An old wooden train links Palma with the town of Sóller in the mountains. Check schedules and journey time with the operator.
To reach the city and get around, check current schedules and fares with EMT Palma and the taxi services. This page does not list transport fares.
The centre is flat and compact, and best on foot. For sights outside the centre, check EMT Palma for current lines and fares, as no day pass is listed here.
Every stop has its own page with opening days, ticket price, how to get there and where it fits in the itineraries.
Cathedral and sea front
The Gothic cathedral of Mallorca, standing on the sea wall with views over the bay. It is the first stop for most visits, and its opening hours are shorter than those of most sights.
Booking advisedCathedral and sea front
The royal palace opposite the cathedral, a former Moorish fortress that is now a museum of state rooms. Entry is by time slot and the visit is quick.
Booking advisedBellver hill
A Gothic castle with a rare circular plan on a pine-covered hill west of the city. The round courtyard and the roof terrace give the widest view of Palma and the bay.
Old town
The lanes between Plaça de Cort, Plaça Major and the cathedral, with courtyards, mansions and small squares. It is a walk with no ticket and no fixed route.
Cathedral and sea front
A park with a long salt-water lake below the sea wall, planted with palms. It is the best place to see the cathedral as a whole.
Old town
A small bathhouse that survives from Muslim Palma, with a domed hot room on columns and a garden. It is quick and cheap.
West of the centre
A museum of modern and contemporary art inside a bastion of the old city walls. The roof terrace over the harbour is part of the visit.
Old town
A Gothic basilica with a quiet cloister beside it. The visit is short, and the cloister is the main reason to go.
Old town
The central covered market, with fresh fish, meat, fruit and cured goods under one roof. Bars around the edges serve food at the counter.
Old town
A tree-lined boulevard in the middle of the old town, with the Casal Solleric cultural centre at number 27. It is a pleasant place for a stroll and a coffee.
West of the centre
A 15th-century Gothic merchants' exchange with twisting columns, beside the old harbour. Entry is free, and the visit is a quick look at the hall.
Old town
The square in front of Palma Town Hall, where an old olive tree grows. It is a small stop on the way through the old town.
Cathedral and sea front
The island's main museum of archaeology and art, in an old mansion in the old town. It is an indoor stop with a lot to see.
Cala Major
The studios and gardens where Joan Miró worked in his last decades, in the Cala Major district west of the centre. The visit combines art with a quiet garden.
West of the centre
A former fishermen's quarter west of the centre, now full of bars, small restaurants and a covered market. It is the place for an evening out.
Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés and airports is shared with other guests. A VPN encrypts the connection between your phone or laptop and the VPN's server, which helps when you check email or your bank on the road.
See NordVPNOne day covers the cathedral, the Almudaina palace and the old town if you start at opening time, because the cathedral closes early in winter. A second day lets you add Bellver Castle, a museum and the market without rushing.
The Almudaina palace sells timed tickets online, so choose a morning slot ahead. The cathedral, Bellver Castle and the museums can be visited with a ticket bought on the day.
Yes, the centre is flat and compact, and the main sights lie close together. Bellver Castle and the Miró foundation are outside the centre and need a separate trip.
May, June, September and October bring afternoon highs of 23 to 27 degrees. July and August reach about 30 degrees, and winter days stay near 16 degrees with around six rain days a month.