Undoubtedly, the most alluring aspect of Palma, the compact coastal capital of Mallorca, is that its star shines brightly all year round. With its mild Mediterranean climate, the lively and cosmopolitan city even packs a punch out of season, offering a rich cultural and authentic visitor experience without the crowds. Here are just four of many year-round adventures to have here…
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The best way to explore the medieval old town is on foot, via the labyrinth of cobbled streets that run like pulsating veins through the districts of La Calatrava and La Lonja. From lively Paseo del Borne, the city’s pedestrianized central avenue, head for Calle San Feliu and its surrounding lanes that are home to art galleries, artisan ateliers, and cafés. Here, erstwhile Renaissance palaces rub shoulders with Moorish and Art Nouveau architecture and private patios resplendent with stone arches and decorative paving. From here, it’s just a five-minute walk to the sea-flanked Paseo Maritimo and 15th-century Sa Lonja with its vaulted ceilings and spiral-shaped columns. Don‘t miss the nearby neighborhood of Calatrava, where the Basilica of Sant Francesc and the ancient Arab baths await exploration.
For an alternative perspective on the city, hire a bike and take the seafront cycle path that runs about three kilometers east towards Portixol harbor, with views to the bay of Palma, and westwards to the ferry port. Cycling in the city couldn’t be easier, thanks to a growing network of routes around the historic quarter, Paseo Mallorca and Santa Catalina, the old fishing zone.
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