If you enjoy checking out a cool architectural site, the gothic Catedral de Mallorca is a nice stop…read morewhile in town. It's beautiful and I enjoyed seeing it all lit up at night. I spent some time sitting outside looking at all of the intricate cracks, crevices and cutouts in the stone. Truly beautiful building, very chill in the area. Full name: Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma AKA: La Seu Built In: started in 1229, finished in 1601. If you can go at night, highly recommended to see it with all the lights & shadows. Plus views of the cruise ships at sea.

Palma Cathedral, also known as "La Seu" or the "Cathedral of the Sea", is a beautiful Catalan…read moreGothic cathedral. It took several centuries (1229-1601) to build with multiple renovations and ongoing additions as well. It is one of the tallest Gothic buildings in Europe. It is quite impressive in the Palma skyline. The construction of the cathedral began under the reign of Jaime I of Aragon who had been caught in a terrible storm at sea. He promised to build a church if he reached land safely. He commissioned architect Guillem Sagera to design the Palma Cathedral to occupy the site where a Moorish Mosque previously stood. The cathedral is built from golden sandstone and has 61 stained glass windows which also gives it the name the "Cathedral of Light." The altar faces Mecca instead of Jerusalem due to the fact that it was built on the site of a mosque. Gaudi's controversial "Crown of Thorns" that is fashioned from cardboard and cork was added to the cathedral in the 20th century. Check the hours. It closes early on Saturdays at 2:15.

Shortly after Saint Clare (1255) was canonized, a group of nuns from the Order of Saint Clare came…read moreto Majorca from a monastery in Tarragona. They founded this monastery and it is one of the finest examples of mediaeval art in Palma. Father Junípero Serra was known in his time as a man with great skill as a preacher, and this convent's church preserves the pulpit from which he delivered the four lessons of the Seraphic school, that is his only known teaching from the pulpit, from the year 1744.

This church is a combination of 14th-century Gothic and 17th-century Baroque styles. This makes the…read moreBasilica of St. Francis one of Mallorca's most intriguing attractions. there are statues and tombs telling the story of some of the island's most famous figures. There are also secluded tombs and cloisters you can visit. Another must see in Palma.

This is a beautiful little church located off of the main part of the city but, an easy walk over…read morefrom the Cathedral. There is a small fee to enter but, it is well worth it to see the beautiful interior. You can also go up to the roof and get some gorgeous views of the city. This is well worth taking the time to visit.

The church of Sant Miquel, is one of the four oldest churches in Palma. It is dedicated to the…read morepatron saint of Miquel de Fabra, the confessor of King James I, the Conqueror. This church is supposedly built on the site where the main mosque of the city of Madina Mayurqa was located during the island's period of Islamic rule. All that remains of the original Gothic church is the façade, with an excellent image of Saint Michael, and the square bell tower. The church was rebuilt in the 17th century in the Baroque style. A must see.

Palaccio Real de la Almudaina or Royal Place of la Almudaina is located in Palma; the capital city…read moreof Mallorca, Spain. The Royal Palace dates back to the 14th century and it was the official residence of the King and Queen during their stays in Mallorca. There is a museum as well as church that one can visit. The palace itself is huge and beautiful and there a plenty of photo opportunities all around. An interesting thing at entry point of the palace; there are lots of vendors all around selling magnets and other knick knacks. It's most likely because they know this is a big tourist spot for folks going to Palma. Be careful though as it looked like there were a lot of imitation goods like fake branded purses, hats and sunglasses. Best to just shop at one of the storefronts. Overall this a good and pretty tourist stop when in Palma.

Originally an Islamic fort, this mighty construction opposite the cathedral was converted into a…read moreresidence for the Mallorcan monarchs at the end of the 13th century. The King of Spain resides here still, at least symbolically. The royal family is rarely in residence, except for ceremonies. The Romans built a fort here, possibly on the site of a prehistoric settlement. The Governors of Muslim Mallorca altered & expanded the Roman original to build their own fort. Jaume I and his successors modified it to such an extent that little of the alcázar remains. After his death, no king lived here permanently. The first narrow room you enter has a black-and-white Mudéjar ceiling, symbolising the extremes of night and day, darkness and light You then enter a series of three grand rooms. Notice the bricked-in Gothic arches cut off in the middle. Originally these three rooms were double their present height and formed one single great hall added to the original Arab fort and known as the Saló del Tinell (from an Italian word, tinello, meaning 'place where one eats'): this was once a giant banqueting and ceremonial hall. The rooms are graced by period furniture, tapestries and other curios. The following six bare rooms and terrace belonged to the original Arab citadel. In the main courtyard, Patio de Armas, troops would line up for an inspection & parade before heading out into the city. The 11th century lion fountain here is one of the palace's rare Arab remnants. Up the grand Royal Staircase are the royal apartments. Next door is the royal Capella de Sant'Anna, a Gothic chapel whose entrance is a very rare Mallorcan example of late Romanesque in rose & white marble.

This very large cruise port is very accommodating to large cruise ships, private charter yachts and…read morepersonal sailboats all in one walkable area. There is an elevated walkway from the ships to the hop on hop off busses with about a 10 minute walk. Very beautiful port area.

We found the cruise port at Palma de Mallorca to be very well run and organized. We were able to…read moreget on and off our ship, the Norwegian Breakaway, easily and without much wait or delay. There were many other ships that we were able to sightsee with as well.

Just off a small street near the Cathedral One of my favourite places I visited in Majorca. It is…read moresmall but has lovely garden . Small entrance fee of three euro.