Palma holidays
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Holidays to Palma take you to Majorca's glammed-up capital. Here, you've got the culture and attractions of a lively city, together with great beaches and nightlife.
A cosmopolitan city
This stylish Majorcan city is a sight and a half. One of Europe’s most dramatic cathedrals dominates the skyline, while the maze of an old town delivers cobbled lanes packed with tiny tapas bars. Like most capitals, Palma’s bagged the best of the country’s museums, shops and nightlife. But it trumps them by also having a brace of beaches within striking distance, so it’s a winning spot for a city break.
Beach nearby
Head east or west out of Palma and it won’t be long before you stumble on a beach that follows Spain's classic recipe. About a kilometre towards Portixol you’ll hit Playa de Palma, a long stretch of sand made up of several smaller beaches. The nearest one to Palma is Ca’n Pere Antoni, where the waterfront's wide enough for people to play football on. There’s also a pedestrianised prom, dotted with bars and restaurants.
History all round
Palma’s packed with historic sites, from the imposing Majorca Cathedral to the 10th-century Royal Palace of La Almudaina. The Arab Bathhouse is a must-see – it’s one of the only remaining examples of Moorish architecture on the island. And if you fancy a trip outside the city, you can trundle into the countryside on the Soller train – a vintage wooden number dating back to 1912.