25.4.18

Beginner's Guide To Palma De Majorca



Palma De Majorca (Mallorca) was on my travel bucket list specifically because of the majestic Cathedral that is the staple of Spanish beauty and the fact that I had never explored the Spanish islands. Majorca seemed the best place to start. It's relatively large and is also relatively easy going, unlike its sister island, Ibiza. I booked a hotel outside of the city (by complete mistake, but worked out for the better), in the area of Playa De Palma. Admittedly, I had no idea that this area catered mostly for German tourists, nevertheless, it was a lovely spot, there were some Brits and of course many people speak English. Before I talk about Palma and share with you some of my favourite photos, I'll chat to you a little bit about the area I stayed in with is south of Palma, and around 25 minutes out of the city. Palma in April through to October is usually good sunny warm weather. The temperature reached 28 degrees whilst I was there. Taxi fares to and from the airport are usually around 20-30 euros depending upon the time of day. Most taxi drivers are English speaking to some extent but they can drive a little erratically but this is the same for a lot of taxi drivers worldwide! It is a safe city, streetsellers are prevalant but I do not see why this would not be suitable for a lone traveller, even a lone female traveller. Let's take a little look at some of the attractions you should have a peruse at whilst you're staying in the magical Palma De Majorca! Firstly I want to point out that I had been insanely obsessed with this little playsuit from ChiChi London, shop here! It was the perfect fashion accompaniment and just perfect for that glorious weather!





Playa De Palma

This area itself is laid back, very 'German-oriantated' (some say the Magaluf of Germany) however I did not see any rowdy tourists at all, and most of the tourists seemed to be 40 years+. I was happy with the area, clean, a lovely long beach with an abundence of shops, restaurants and the most lavish chic modern hotels you will ever see. I was highly impressed with the choice of gorgeous hotels in the area. I was staying at the HM Hotel Balangeura Beach which was insanely amazing! White, stylish, chic and they had a brilliant choice for food. Getting into Palma from this area was easy, two regular buses and they stop near the Cathedral. Here are some of my photos from the hotel, and I would definitely recommend this hotel if you would like to spend some time away from the city and get the best of both worlds (beach and city!)



Swimsuit available at www.ukswimwear.com
Palma City

Palma City itself is absolutely stunning! I was so pleasently surprised but I had heard very good things about it. The Cathedral, an old Catholic Cathedral is the main attraction and point in the city, with lots going on and the architecture is inspired by the gothic era. Palma is also home to a large marina and lots of lovely parkland that is small, quaint and picturesque which is perfect for sitting down and enjoying an ice-cream. Here are some of the main attractions that you must see:

  • Bellver Castle - This is a beautiful castle up on a hill, buried deep within a beautiful dense area of woodland. It can be seen from the city and it boasts panoramic views of the city. It can be accessed by foot, but there are around 500 steps. You can also access it on the Hop On Hop Off Tourist bus.
  • Royal Palace of La Almudaina - This can't be missed as it is right next to the Cathedral and the gardens and areas surrounding it are incredibly beautiful. Although they do get busy, the earlier you go the better, you can grab your photos without a mass of tourists also trying to get shots.
  • Shop til You Drop - There is a huge amount of designer shops and it is easy to overspend! You will also find so many highstreet shops as well as Spanish boutiques and much more! It's a brilliant place to go with your girls, for shopping, good lunch dates and plenty of sun! 
  • Llotja - This was found by chance whilst walking back from a stroll along the marina. The museum's interior architecture was fabulous! Would make a beautiful wedding venue. This was once a Merchant's School and to enter it is completely free which is always a bonus! 
Like I state in every single city Blog, the best thing you can ever do is explore on foot! Grab yourself a map, or make sure your sat nav on your phone is working and get walking! Sometimes you find little gems away from the hustle and bustle! Scroll down for a little photo diary of my short and sweet trip to Palma and why you should make it your next weekend city break location! 

Who did I fly with: Ryanair from Leeds Bradford airport. I always book dates that match cheap airflights, because this makes sense to really get the most of the good deals and that way, travel more and often! 








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