Palma de Mallorca Cruise Guide
Thanks to its cosmopolitan atmosphere, beautiful architecture, avant-garde galleries and museums, a thriving cultural scene and an ever-growing number of trendy boutiques, hotels, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, Palma is no longer simply a stop-over for package holidaymakers en route to the island's beach resorts. It is now a very popular weekend break venue in its own right. And, happily, this vibrant, youthful city has carefully maintained the balance between traditional and modern and has retained much of its ancient charm.
Sightseeing
Highlights
• La Seu: Palma's Gothic cathedral boasts a magnificent interior remodelled by Antoni Gaudí.
• Es Baluard. Modern art meets military architecture in this excellent gallery.
• Palma Aquarium: A spectacular new marine park.
• Palau de l'Almudaina: The Palace of the Citadel was originally home to the island's • Moorish rulers and was expanded for the Catalan kings.
• Castell de Bellver: This unusual circular 14th-century castle, surrounded by forests and shady paths, offers breathtaking views.
Tourist Information
Plaça de la Reina, 2 Palma, Mallorca, Spain
Tel: +34 9711 73990.
Website: www.illesbalears.es
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Tipping: Some restaurants include service in the bill. Tipping is discretionary - up to 10% in city and resort restaurants; none, or small change in bars, smaller restaurants and family-run establishments.
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