Most of Palma's main sights are in the city centre, within easy walking reach of each other. The jewel in the crown is undoubtedly the mighty gothic cathedral (La Seu) on the seafront, testament to Palma's glorious past as a sophisticated and wealthy maritime trading centre. Alongside, the magnificent Royal Palace (Palau Reial de l'Almudaina) rises out of the city's defensive walls.

Both are surrounded by a maze of narrow alleyways and ancient merchants' palacios, which form the Old Town and Arab quarter - home to numerous small museums and galleries, including the Arab Baths, Carrer Serra 7, the Museu de Mallorca, Carrer Portella 5, and Palau March Museu, Carrer Sant Miquel 11.

Some of the city's finest churches can also be found here, including the Basilica Sant Francesc with its tranquil cloisters providing a welcome retreat from frenetic city life.

To the west, the streets behind La Llotja contains some of the smartest hotels, bars and restaurants; Es Baluard modern art museum sits atop the city's ancient walls overlooking the harbour and promenade area; the Passeig Marítim promenade flanks the seafront; and the Castell de Bellver commands an imposing location high above the city.

There are two tourist information offices in the city centre and one at the airport:

Passeig des Born 27
Tel: (902) 102 365.

Parc de les Estacions
Tel: (902) 102 365.

Airport (Arrivals)
Tel: (971) 789 556
Website: www.infomallorca.net

There are currently no tourist passes in Palma.