Holidays in Palma de Mallorca

royal palace

Palma de Mallorca History

Palma de Mallorca was officially established by the Romans in 123 BC. But the city, as well as the island itself, was under the ruling of various groups. The island was once ruled by the Moors from 8th to 11th century. The city's present name as well as subjugation to Spain only came in 1229.

Attractions in Palma De Mallorca

The extensive history of Palma de Mallorca has left some remarkable structures well kept to this day. The Royal Palace of La Almudaina is the official residence of the Royal Family of Spain during the summer season. The Castell de Bellver is also a must see castle as it was built during the 13th century and circular in shape. The Arab settlement has also created the Banys Àrabs or the Arab Baths believed to have been built during the 10th century.

Going out in Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a city located in the southern portion of the beautiful island. Finding other small towns and cities in the island is really easy. But to make it more special, a vintage train that takes tourists to interesting parts of the island is the recommended way to travel.

Beaches in Palma de Mallorca

Parc de la Mar or Park by the Sea is a popular beach in the city. The beach tends to get noisy because of its proximity to the road but walking a few minutes from the crowd for private moments is possible.

Weather in Palma de Mallorca

The winters in Palma de Mallorca last three months (December to February), but it's not necessarily snowing in lower parts of the islands. These months are the wet months because of the constant rain. Other than the winter months, the weather in Palma de Mallorca is mostly sunny and dry.