Palma de Mallorca · Bellver hill

Bellver Castle

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.

  • 2 h 30
  • €4
  • Booking: not needed
  • Bellver hill

Data checked on November 2, 2026

The castle was built in the 14th century for the kings of Mallorca and later served as a prison. It has a circular plan with a round courtyard in the middle and a separate tower, and a part of it is now used as a museum of the history of the city. The climb to the roof terrace is the highlight, with the whole bay below.

What to look for

  • The round two-storey courtyard
  • The roof terrace with views of the bay
  • The separate keep tower
  • The pine woods around the hill

Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am–3:00 pm

From October to March, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 18:00 and Sunday and holidays 10:00 to 15:00. From April to September, Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 19:00. Closed on Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December.

Source: Visit Palma (Fundació Palma Turisme 365), checked November 2, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €4. General admission is 4 euros.

Getting there

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Tip

Go in the morning and bring layers for the wind on the roof. In winter the castle shuts at 18:00 on weekdays, so go before the light fades.