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
Palma is the kind of busy regional city you find in Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain. It counts about 434,786 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on nature, sports and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Palma
Nature in Palma
(13)On the nature side, Palma offers Caves, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks. It is a direct read of Palma's activity profile. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Palma
(6)Palma records Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Skateboard and Tennis under sports. It is a direct read of Palma's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Palma
(5)Under adventure, Palma is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Palma.
Culture in Palma
(3)Looking for culture? Palma has Architectural Buildings, Bridges and Fountains. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Palma.
Family in Palma
(3)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo as family options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Palma.
Nightlife in Palma
(3)Nightlife in Palma covers Events, Nightlife and Wine Bars. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Palma.
Water Sports in Palma
(3)Under water sports, Palma is tagged with Paddle, Paddleboarding and Water Skiing. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Palma.
Wellness in Palma
(2)Palma records Hammam and Turkish Baths under wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Palma. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Palma
(1)The other activities shortlist for Palma: Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Palma. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Palma
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Palma is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Europe/Madrid on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Palma that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Palma known for?
- Travellers associate Palma with nature, sports and adventure. It sits in Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain and counts about 434,786 residents.
- What can you do in Palma?
- Palma is tagged with Caves, Gardens, Lakes, Mountains and National Parks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Palma?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Palma located?
- Palma belongs to Comunitat Aut�noma de les Illes Balears, Spain, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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