Palma has a thriving night scene, with some bars and clubs partying till dawn. Main nightlife districts include La Llotja, Darsena de Ca'n Barbarà, the up-and-coming eastern suburb of Portixol and, for nightclubs, the Passeig Marítim. Currently 'in' bars include Abaco, Carrer Sant Joan 1, for cocktails in a lavish 17th-century palace with caged birds, fountains and candles; ultra-cool Garito Café, Darsena de Can Barbarà, with its hip DJs, funky sounds and occasional live bands; and trendy Kaskai, Carrer Vicario Joaquin Fuster 71, Portixol, with pavement tables on the waterfront.

Tito's, Passeig Marítim (website: www.titosmallorca.com) (the largest, most famous disco with its six bars and flamboyant laser shows), is a must for those who enjoy the Balearic beat. Alternatively, salsa the night away at Made in Brasil, Passeig Marítim 27.

For live music, Bar Barcelona, Carrer des Apuntadores 5, plays mellow jazz nightly and Ses Voltes open-air venue, Parc de la Mar, hosts pop and rock bands most weekends.