Palma
Spain · Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes BalearsES
City in the Balearic Islands, Spain
Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 434,786
- Coordinates
- 39.569, 2.650
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 13 m
Overview of Palma
Part of Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain, Palma is a busy regional city. The population is roughly 434,786. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, sports and adventure.
Things to do in Palma
Nature in Palma
(13)Our data lists Caves, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks as nature options here. In all, 13 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Palma's own activity tags.
Sports in Palma
(6)Under sports, Palma is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Skateboard and Tennis. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Palma's own activity tags.
Adventure in Palma
(5)The adventure shortlist for Palma: Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. All of it is drawn from Palma's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Palma
(3)Palma records Architectural Buildings, Bridges and Fountains under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Palma. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Palma
(3)Palma records Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo under family. Everything listed here comes from what Palma is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Palma
(3)Palma's nightlife entries include Events, Nightlife and Wine Bars. All of it is drawn from Palma's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Palma
(3)Palma records Paddle, Paddleboarding and Water Skiing under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Palma. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Palma
(2)For wellness, expect Hammam and Turkish Baths. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Palma's own activity tags.
More to do in Palma
(1)Under other activities, Palma is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Palma's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Palma
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Palma is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Palma that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palma known for?
- Palma is mainly a destination for nature, sports and adventure, set in Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain with around 434,786 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Palma?
- You can plan around Caves, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks in Palma. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Palma?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Palma located?
- Administratively, Palma sits in Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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