Guidebook for Palma
Shopping
Cheapest fish and vegetable market in Palma , the outside section open on Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday has stalls where you can buy direct from the farmers.
10 locals recommend
Pere Garau
s/n Plaça Pere GarauCheapest fish and vegetable market in Palma , the outside section open on Tuesday,Thursday and Saturday has stalls where you can buy direct from the farmers.
El Corte Inglés
12-16 Avinguda d'Alexandre RossellóDepartment store
Pollença
Good Sunday Market in the old part of the village .
Alcúdia
4 Carrer de la GavinaBig Sunday market in the old walled town .
Food Scene
Great place for paella and cheap (€11) menu del dia weekdays .
10 locals recommend
Restaurant Club Nàutic Portixol
2 Passeig de Bartomeu Barceló i MirGreat place for paella and cheap (€11) menu del dia weekdays .
Mesón El Rocío
5 Carrer Faust MorellGood traditional tapas bar
Michelin star dining in a stylish 17th century building . Needs to be booked in advance .
21 locals recommend
Marc Fosh
7 Carrer de la MissióMichelin star dining in a stylish 17th century building . Needs to be booked in advance .
One of the best seafood restaurants on Mallorca , needs to be booked at least a week in advance especially if you want a terrace table to enjoy the view .
23 locals recommend
Restaurante las Sirenas
1 Carrer RosesOne of the best seafood restaurants on Mallorca , needs to be booked at least a week in advance especially if you want a terrace table to enjoy the view .
The restaurant pays tribute to the fishermen and sailors of the area and serves some great food . Very busy at weekends , need to get there early or book .
26 locals recommend
Patron Lunares
30 C. de la FàbricaThe restaurant pays tribute to the fishermen and sailors of the area and serves some great food . Very busy at weekends , need to get there early or book .
One of the oldest cafe bars in the area and one of the best places to sample the summertime favorite of the locals ' Horchata' , a refreshing drink made from tiger nuts .
129 locals recommend
Bar Nicolás
19 Plaça del MercatOne of the oldest cafe bars in the area and one of the best places to sample the summertime favorite of the locals ' Horchata' , a refreshing drink made from tiger nuts .
Long standing restaurant that serves good food ,wine and tapas .
60 locals recommend
Quina Creu Tapas & Restaurant
24 Carrer de la CorderiaLong standing restaurant that serves good food ,wine and tapas .
Tapas and pamboli ,retaining the features of what was originally a basket weaving workshop .
13 locals recommend
Ca La Seu
17 Carrer de la CorderiaTapas and pamboli ,retaining the features of what was originally a basket weaving workshop .
Great food , the menu is what fresh food they buy at the market on the day, tasting menu also , normally need to book well in advance .
52 locals recommend
Miceli
11 Carrer dels AngelsGreat food , the menu is what fresh food they buy at the market on the day, tasting menu also , normally need to book well in advance .
Not the prettiest restaurant by the sea but serves the best paella your likely to encounter on the island .
11 locals recommend
Restaurante La Payesita
s/n Carrer de les NansesNot the prettiest restaurant by the sea but serves the best paella your likely to encounter on the island .
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like a glass of local vermut accompanied by fresh or tinned seafood and hand cut bellota jamon this is the place to be . By the side of the elegant Gaudi hotel .
64 locals recommend
La Rosa Vermutería & Colmado
5 Carrer de la RosaIf you like a glass of local vermut accompanied by fresh or tinned seafood and hand cut bellota jamon this is the place to be . By the side of the elegant Gaudi hotel .
Café l'Antiquari
5 Carrer ArabíCool cafe , full of antiques .
Bar Flexas
12 Carrer de la Llotgetaquirky art decor bar that's worth a visit .
Enjoy the views and a cocktail on the roof terrace , this is in the Santa Catalina district famous for the bars , restaurants and clubs .
81 locals recommend
Hotel Hostal Cuba
1 Carrer de Sant MagíEnjoy the views and a cocktail on the roof terrace , this is in the Santa Catalina district famous for the bars , restaurants and clubs .
Sightseeing
Crystal clear turquoise waters with a few secluded coves and a great restaurant for lunch overlooking the sea .
13 locals recommend
S'Illot
Crystal clear turquoise waters with a few secluded coves and a great restaurant for lunch overlooking the sea .
The ferry goes from Sant Elm , nice excursion to visit the natural park and feed the local lizards .
96 locals recommend
Sa Dragonera
The ferry goes from Sant Elm , nice excursion to visit the natural park and feed the local lizards .
Parks & Nature
Public viewpoint to watch the sunset with a Chiringuito if you fancy a drink , also a restaurant close by .
21 locals recommend
Restaurante Mirador Na Foradada
Public viewpoint to watch the sunset with a Chiringuito if you fancy a drink , also a restaurant close by .
Beach where you can take a mud bath and shower under the fresh water spring , you have to park at the top and walk down about 20 mins , quite steep in places so best to wear decent footwear .
25 locals recommend
Llucalcari station
Beach where you can take a mud bath and shower under the fresh water spring , you have to park at the top and walk down about 20 mins , quite steep in places so best to wear decent footwear .
Cap de Formentor
231D Diseminado Poligono 9Great place for a drive with beautiful view points .
Es Trenc
Set in national park ,long sand beach with a chirinquito for drinks.
Beautiful beach cove in national park , with restaurant in the adjoining cove .
104 locals recommend
Mondragó Natural Park
s/n Carretera MondragoBeautiful beach cove in national park , with restaurant in the adjoining cove .