WEEKENDERS
Cathedral Palma de Mallorca
WEEKENDERS
Palma de Mallorca
words Leila Williams · photos Turespana
Palma, the thriving capital of Majorca and the Balearic Islands, has always been a
Palma has an unthreatening
favourite mini break destination of mine. Not so for the masses. It doesn’t get a look
energy and confidence
in with the likes of Paris or Rome; a surprising reality when the city is like a baby
Barcelona, without the hype, but also with its own imposing cathedral, ‘Rambla’
about it – even when the
with flower sellers and enchanting old town. Palma has an unthreatening energy sun goes down, the city has
and confidence about it – even when the sun goes down, the city has a nightlife
a nightlife to rival its little
to rival its little sister, Ibiza. It’s the kind of destination that suits all: Culture vultures
sister, Ibiza
shouldn’t miss Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, a museum paying homage to the work of
one of Spain’s most celebrated artists, in the house where he once lived and worked.
Sun worshippers will love the beach – not the best on the island but far superior to
neighbouring Magaluf and with the weather to match from May to October. And for
the sort of person who just likes a good old wander to soak up the atmosphere and
enjoy great food and drink, the city is a hit from the traditional tapas bars and paella
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