Catedral de Mallorca (La Seu)
The great Gothic cathedral facing the sea, with an interior reworked by Gaudí and Miquel Barceló.
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Palma de Mallorca: airports, things to do and where to stay
Palma, the capital of Majorca and the Balearic Islands, combines a Gothic old town crowned by its cathedral with a long seafront and beaches a few minutes away. It is the gateway to the whole island.
Palma de Mallorca airports
From the airport to central Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca airport is about 8 km from central Palma de Mallorca.
EMT A1
EMT city bus between the airport and central Palma. Stops at both the arrivals and departures levels.
EMT A2
City bus between the airport and S'Arenal beach, via the Platja de Palma area.
Aerotib (TIB)
Direct intercity lines to resort areas around the island, such as Can Picafort, Cala Bona and Camp de Mar. They leave from the arrivals level.
Taxi
Rank on floor 0, arrivals. The ride to central Palma takes about 15-20 min.
Palma de Mallorca
Things to do in Palma de Mallorca
Palau de l'Almudaina
A former Moorish fortress turned royal palace, next to the cathedral.
Castell de Bellver
A circular Gothic castle on a wooded hill, with views over the Bay of Palma.
La Llotja
The 15th-century merchants' exchange, a gem of civil Gothic architecture near the seafront.
Where to stay in Palma de Mallorca
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca is served by Palma de Mallorca (PMI).
How far is the airport from central Palma de Mallorca?
Palma de Mallorca airport is about 8 km from central Palma de Mallorca.
How do I get from the airport to central Palma de Mallorca?
From Palma de Mallorca airport you can take EMT A1 (bus), EMT A2 (bus), Aerotib (TIB) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Palma de Mallorca?
Highlights of Palma de Mallorca include Catedral de Mallorca (La Seu), Palau de l'Almudaina, Castell de Bellver, and La Llotja.
Photo credits
- Catedral de Mallorca (La Seu): Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Palau de l'Almudaina: Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castell de Bellver: Friedrich Haag, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- La Llotja: José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons