19 Best Things to Do and See in Palma de Majorque
Exploring Palma on foot is one of the best ways to feel the city’s atmosphere, connect its landmark places and discover its neighbourhoods at a more natural pace.
In this guide, you will find the attractions not to miss when planning a walking route in Palma, with simple reference points.
To go further, you can also enjoy a private guided tour in Palma. It is a smoother way to connect places, understand details you might miss on your own and enjoy a more human, personal discovery adapted to your trip.
1. Barca Samba
Barca Samba is a sea-facing departure point and leisure venue in the heart of Palma de Mallorca’s waterfront. Its Muelle Golondrinas address places it directly by the boarding piers and boat excursions, in a lively area shaped by visitors and port activity. It reflects Palma’s maritime identity through a space dedicated to sightseeing and boat leisure, more than just a simple boarding point.
2. Es Baluard
Es Baluard offers a contemporary art museum set within a historic fortified complex in the heart of Palma de Mallorca. The visit brings modern and contemporary collections into dialogue with the ramparts architecture, giving the site a distinctive character. Visitors can discover works linked to the Balearic Islands, Spanish art, and international creators in spaces that highlight both the exhibits and the building itself. The result is a unique perspective on art, urban history, and the city’s landscape.
3. Marina Port De Mallorca
Marina Port De Mallorca offers a clear view of Palma de Mallorca’s coastline, with leisure basins, pontoons and wide open views over the bay. The site highlights the city’s constant connection to the sea, in an area where the waterfront remains lively with nautical activity and harbour traffic. From this marina, you can see the continuity between the urban space and the maritime world, a hallmark of the Balearic capital.
4. Palma Jump
Palma Jump is an indoor leisure venue in Palma de Mallorca, designed for children and families. It features an indoor leisure park with play areas suited to active fun, as well as a kids’ activity center focused on entertainment and play. A cafeteria adds a practical touch to the experience. Located in the Son Valentí area, this venue is part of the city’s urban leisure offer, with an emphasis on indoor activities.
5. Mallorca On Jet Ski
Mallorca On Jet Ski is a water activities venue in Palma de Mallorca, located at Club Náutico Cala Gamba. It is aimed at visitors looking for sea thrills and outdoor leisure on the Balearic coast. Its harbor-side setting makes it a natural starting point for jet ski rides and other leisure boating experiences. The site reflects Palma’s maritime character, combining sport, equipment rental, and a seaside atmosphere.
6. Marina Moll Vell
Marina Moll Vell is a marina on the bay of Palma, in a central and easy-to-recognize area of Mallorca’s capital. It offers a chance to see an urban marina set within the city’s maritime landscape, with its pontoons, boats and open views over the seafront. Its location near the center gives the site both a practical and panoramic appeal, reflecting Palma’s close relationship with the sea.
7. Can Vivot
Can Vivot is a heritage site in central Palma de Mallorca where architecture, urban history and local memory meet. Listed as a historical site and cultural building, it evokes the presence of old homes in the Old Town and their transformation into a space for showcasing the past. Visitors can discover a place shaped by Palma's historical identity, with particular interest in its architecture and its local history museum character.
8. Plaza Mayor
Plaza Mayor in Palma de Mallorca is a large central square lined with arcades in the heart of the historic center. Discover a pedestrian space framed by uniform facades and lively shops, cafés, and covered passages. Its appeal lies in both its central role in the city and its atmosphere as a meeting point and busy urban crossroads.
9. Ws Arenal
Ws Arenal belongs to the leisure scene of S'Arenal, south of Palma de Mallorca, in an area where seaside activities and a tourist atmosphere come together. This leisure park stands out for its location on the waterfront, at the heart of a district shaped by holidays, services and seasonal movement. Its appeal lies mainly in its place within this urban beachside setting, between the beach, the promenade and local activity, rather than in monumental heritage. It is therefore a good landmark for understanding the leisure life of this part of the island.
10. Museu d’Història de la Ciutat de Palma de Mallorca
The Museu d'Història de la Ciutat de Palma de Mallorca offers a structured look at the evolution of Majorca's capital through its urban history. Discover how Palma developed as a Mediterranean city, with its activities, changes, and institutional landmarks. The museum connects objects, documents, and heritage elements to illuminate the city's memory. It is ideal for travelers who want to understand Palma beyond its scenery, through the traces of its past and local identity.
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