Palma Cathedral
Place of Worship, History Landmark
The cathedral rises directly above the bay, with Gothic vaults and a huge rose window inside. The interior is the main visit here; terrace tours are a separate option.
Palma in 3 Days: Old Town, Art and Seafront Walks
Palma suits a city break with plenty of time outdoors: narrow old-town streets, a cathedral above the bay and walks beside the sea. Three days also leave room for art and the wooded hill around Bellver Castle.
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Day 1 — Old Town
Day 1 — Old Town
Almudaina Palace
Historic Site, Palace
Next door to the cathedral, the former Islamic fortress became a royal residence. Its courtyards and state rooms give a different view of Palma’s history without adding another journey.
Sant Francesc Church
Place of Worship, History Landmark
Walk inland to this church and its Gothic cloister. The enclosed courtyard is the reason to come, especially after the scale of the cathedral and palace.
Plaça Major
Square, Core Attraction
The arcaded square opens up the lanes of the old town. From here, follow the shopping streets back towards the waterfront rather than retracing the cathedral route.
La Llotja
Historic Site
This former merchants’ exchange has a Gothic hall with slender columns branching into the ceiling. Finish nearby with a walk along the old harbour edge.
Day 2 — Art & Santa Catalina
Day 2 — Art & Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Market
Food And Beverage Store, Grocery Store
Start this day at the neighbourhood’s food market, among fish counters, produce stalls and small food bars. It trades Monday to Saturday; Sunday visitors can begin with the surrounding streets.
Parc De Sa Feixina
Park
Walk through this small park on the way from Santa Catalina to the old city walls. It links the market neighbourhood with Es Baluard without a detour.
Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art of Palma
Museum, Contemporary Art Museum
Modern and contemporary art fills galleries built into Palma’s defensive walls. The outdoor terraces add views across the harbour, so the building is part of the visit too.
Plaça de la Drassana
Square, Core Attraction
Pause in this square below the old walls before walking towards the Born. The lanes between here and La Llotja are good for exploring without another museum stop.
Passeig des Born
Historic Site
The shaded promenade runs between stone sphinxes, shopfronts and café terraces. It makes a straightforward finish to the walk back into the centre.
Day 3 — Bellver & Seafront
Day 3 — Bellver & Seafront
Bellver Castle
Castle
The circular Gothic castle stands above Palma in pine woodland. Visit the courtyard and city-history displays, then walk the hill paths for bay views. Closed Mondays; swap this day with the old-town day if needed.
Parc de la Mar
Park
Return to the centre by bus or taxi after Bellver, then walk beside the lake beneath the cathedral. Follow the seafront east from here towards Can Pere Antoni.
Platja de Can Pere Antoni
Beach
This city beach finishes the seafront walk, with the cathedral behind you and the bay ahead. It works as a promenade stop outside the swimming season too.
Optional extras nearby
Optional extras nearby
Gran Hotel CaixaForum
Museum, Museum Gallery
An alternative indoor stop near Plaça Major, in a former hotel with an Art Nouveau façade. Choose it for the building and the current art exhibitions rather than adding another full sightseeing day.
Arab Baths
Historic Site
These small medieval baths sit in a garden in the old town. Add them between the cathedral and Sant Francesc for a short visit to an earlier layer of Palma’s history.
Fundació Miró Mallorca
Museum, Art Museum
Miró’s studios and art collection are west of the centre near Cala Major. Make this an alternative half-day for an interest in painting, with a bus or taxi journey each way.
Pueblo Español de Mallorca
Museum
This open-air architectural collection recreates buildings from around Spain. It is near Bellver, so it suits an alternative afternoon on the western side of Palma.