Guidebook for Palma
Essentials
Mercadona is the closest supermarket. It has bakery, fresh fruit, generally good quality products.
Avinguda d'Amèrica
Avinguda d'AmèricaMercadona is the closest supermarket. It has bakery, fresh fruit, generally good quality products.
Closest primary care centre for non-serious emergencies.
Trencadors S'Arenal Marina de Llucmajor Centro de Salud
37 Carrer TerralClosest primary care centre for non-serious emergencies.
Entertainment & Activities
Local sailing club. On the small beach to the left is a small kiosk offering paddle board, kayak and surf board rentals. There is also a lively beach bar open in summer. Great atmosphere.
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Club Nàutic El Arenal
0 Carrer RosesLocal sailing club. On the small beach to the left is a small kiosk offering paddle board, kayak and surf board rentals. There is also a lively beach bar open in summer. Great atmosphere.
El Nino Surf Center
2 Carrer del VaixellSurf, paddle surf, kayak rentals and excursions.
Surf, Paddle Surf, Windsurf, Kitesurf... also a very lively bar popular with locals.
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BonaOna Surf School & Bar
6 Carrer dels PalangresSurf, Paddle Surf, Windsurf, Kitesurf... also a very lively bar popular with locals.
Not the restaurant - the small marina next to it. Go there for motorboat rentals. Also paddlesurf.
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Restaurante Club Marítimo Molinar
2 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim FusterNot the restaurant - the small marina next to it. Go there for motorboat rentals. Also paddlesurf.
Parks & Nature
Nice seaside promenade and lots of rocky coves with pristine turquoise waters to go for a swim. Never crowded - only locals.
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Son Verí Nou
Nice seaside promenade and lots of rocky coves with pristine turquoise waters to go for a swim. Never crowded - only locals.
Small sandy beach frequented by locals. A nice leisurely bike ride from our place. Also reachable by kayak or stand-up paddle from Club Náutico S'Arenal
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Cala Blava
Small sandy beach frequented by locals. A nice leisurely bike ride from our place. Also reachable by kayak or stand-up paddle from Club Náutico S'Arenal
Ask locals for the way to the mud beach! (note: it's a nudist beach)
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Llucalcari station
Ask locals for the way to the mud beach! (note: it's a nudist beach)
Charming town with an enjoyable little stone beach that involves a long flight of steep steps. Great leg workout ;)
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Banyalbufar
Charming town with an enjoyable little stone beach that involves a long flight of steep steps. Great leg workout ;)
Beautiful white sandy beach. Very popular - packed on weekends! Good restaurant and bar options along the promenade.
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Playa de Muro
Beautiful white sandy beach. Very popular - packed on weekends! Good restaurant and bar options along the promenade.
Son Serra de Marina
Beautiful windy beach with good conditions for surfing.
Good base to start a number of pretty hiking routes. Also take the ferry here to Dragonera (lizard island). Book a table at El Pescador for the end of your hike. Fish will never taste better!
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Sant Elm
Good base to start a number of pretty hiking routes. Also take the ferry here to Dragonera (lizard island). Book a table at El Pescador for the end of your hike. Fish will never taste better!
Everything Else
Nearest post office is in C/ Terral (the map pin is wrong - it's further up the road)
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Oficina de Correos
27 Carrer del QuarterNearest post office is in C/ Terral (the map pin is wrong - it's further up the road)
One of the most beautiful beaches on the island - long stretches of white sand, dunes and clear turquoise waters. Better reached by scooter - parking can be difficult.
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Es Trenc playa Con Chiringuito
One of the most beautiful beaches on the island - long stretches of white sand, dunes and clear turquoise waters. Better reached by scooter - parking can be difficult.
Food Scene
Doesn't look like much, but the kebab at 4 EUR is delish. Open 24 h. Nice outdoor seating area.
Istanbul 24h Hatip
1 Carrer RepublicansDoesn't look like much, but the kebab at 4 EUR is delish. Open 24 h. Nice outdoor seating area.
A good place to have some coffee and cake and watch the beachgoers. They also have jumbo cocktails!
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Restaurante del Sol
3 Av. MiramarA good place to have some coffee and cake and watch the beachgoers. They also have jumbo cocktails!
The best kebab in Palma. Just ask for a "kebab de la casa" and a big jug of beer - happiness!
Pizzería Space
The best kebab in Palma. Just ask for a "kebab de la casa" and a big jug of beer - happiness!
llaollao
1 Carrer del VaixellVery yummy and refreshing frozen yogurt and fruit smoothies
Great place for a cocktail at sunset and dinner under the stars.
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El Peñón 1957
Calle Isla de SamosGreat place for a cocktail at sunset and dinner under the stars.
Good Italian restaurant with a very reasonably priced Menú del Día on weekdays.
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Almare
5 Carrer dels EscullsGood Italian restaurant with a very reasonably priced Menú del Día on weekdays.
Good place for tapas or paella. Get an almond slushie for desert!
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Bar Cala Canta
30 Carrer de TrafalgarGood place for tapas or paella. Get an almond slushie for desert!
Ca'n Torrat - Grill Parrilla
25 Camí de les MeravellesGood grill
Great local bar and restaurant with vintage decor. They know their cavas.
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Toque de Queda
15B Carrer de Can CavalleriaGreat local bar and restaurant with vintage decor. They know their cavas.
Restaurante Hanaita
8 Plaça de la NavegacióBest sushi on the island. A classic.
The grandest café in Palma. Beautiful location in an old townhouse courtyard. Great cocktails and good lunch options. Celebrity hotspot.
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Cappuccino
53 Carrer de Sant MiquelThe grandest café in Palma. Beautiful location in an old townhouse courtyard. Great cocktails and good lunch options. Celebrity hotspot.
Go for a sunset walk along the posh marina and have dinner at one of the port restaurants - they're mostly good, especially for fish.
Port Andratx
Go for a sunset walk along the posh marina and have dinner at one of the port restaurants - they're mostly good, especially for fish.
Fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Book a table on the upper balcony and have some fish of the day.
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Restaurante Ola del Mar
1 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim FusterFantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Book a table on the upper balcony and have some fish of the day.
Sleek and original decor for this urban hotel. Good day menu at the restaurant.
Brondo Architect Hotel
4 Carrer de Can BrondoSleek and original decor for this urban hotel. Good day menu at the restaurant.
Can Gavella
Great paella and tapas right on the beach. Must book.
El Sol - Sunshine Bar
Popular local bar and restaurant with a hippy vibe.
Good place for a drink and a nibble. Everything they do is yummy. Usually crowded, get there early or book in advance.
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Tast Club
6 Carrer de Sant JaumeGood place for a drink and a nibble. Everything they do is yummy. Usually crowded, get there early or book in advance.
Marc Fosh
7 Carrer de la MissióA must for the foodies.
I have been going to this place for paella since I came to the island 7 years ago. Consistently great food and very professional service at very reasonable prices.
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Restaurante La Payesita
s/n Carrer de les NansesI have been going to this place for paella since I came to the island 7 years ago. Consistently great food and very professional service at very reasonable prices.
Probably my favourite food place in Palma. Not really a restaurant but a "gastro space" . There is no menu: let Pere (the owner/chef) recommend. There are only 3 tables so bookings are essential. Superb and reasonably priced wines.
La Mirona
21 Carrer de Sant JaumeProbably my favourite food place in Palma. Not really a restaurant but a "gastro space" . There is no menu: let Pere (the owner/chef) recommend. There are only 3 tables so bookings are essential. Superb and reasonably priced wines.
One of the most reputed restaurants on the island. Serious food and stunning views. Bookings (and $$$) are a must.
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Béns d'Avall Restaurant
km.56 Carretera de DeyáOne of the most reputed restaurants on the island. Serious food and stunning views. Bookings (and $$$) are a must.
Reliably great seafood and a great location in the midst of La Lonja, one of Palma's most popular night scenes. Alfresco dining available.
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Restaurante Caballito de Mar
5 Passeig de SagreraReliably great seafood and a great location in the midst of La Lonja, one of Palma's most popular night scenes. Alfresco dining available.
As if Cala Deiá needed anything to make it even better - there's this amazing restaurant perched on the rocks right above it. Fresh fish is great - bookings recommended.
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Ca's Patró March
16 Carrer Sa CalaAs if Cala Deiá needed anything to make it even better - there's this amazing restaurant perched on the rocks right above it. Fresh fish is great - bookings recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
The pin is wrong - this is not in the middle of the sea! A great pit stop on the bike lane between Playa and the City - fantastic mojitos and fresh fruit slushies!
Handle Bar
12 Carretera d'ArtàThe pin is wrong - this is not in the middle of the sea! A great pit stop on the bike lane between Playa and the City - fantastic mojitos and fresh fruit slushies!
Ginbo
18 Plaça del MercatBest gin&tonics in Palma!
Garito Cafe
A local favourite - great music, drinks and food.
Great views of the Cathedral to be enjoyed over a cocktail at sunset.
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Varadero Palma
s/n Mlle. ViejoGreat views of the Cathedral to be enjoyed over a cocktail at sunset.
Perfect place for a cocktail at sunset after a day at the beach. Good live music.
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Royal Beach
Carrer FlamencsPerfect place for a cocktail at sunset after a day at the beach. Good live music.
Fab tapas restaurant and bar. Very popular and lively. Good wine selection. Let the chef recommend!
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Quina Creu Tapas & Restaurant
24 Carrer de la CorderiaFab tapas restaurant and bar. Very popular and lively. Good wine selection. Let the chef recommend!
Shopping
Farmàcia Frau Apotecaris
23 Carrer de BerlínClosest pharmacy
If you want to try the famous local delicacy, Ensaimadas, this is the right place. Better to buy it freshly made in the morning or order it in advance.
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Forn La Mallorquina
12 Av. del Gran i General ConsellIf you want to try the famous local delicacy, Ensaimadas, this is the right place. Better to buy it freshly made in the morning or order it in advance.
Pretty town with interesting shops and cafés. Great outdoor market.
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Santanyí
27 Plaça MajorPretty town with interesting shops and cafés. Great outdoor market.
Great local food market - go before 12 and grab lunch at one of the stalls.
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سوق ميركات دي لوفار
s/n Plaça de l'OlivarGreat local food market - go before 12 and grab lunch at one of the stalls.