Guidebook for Palma

Beatriz
Guidebook for Palma

Essentials

Mercadona is the closest supermarket. It has bakery, fresh fruit, generally good quality products.
Avinguda d'Amèrica
Avinguda d'Amèrica
Mercadona is the closest supermarket. It has bakery, fresh fruit, generally good quality products.
Closest primary care centre for non-serious emergencies.
Trencadors S'Arenal Marina de Llucmajor Centro de Salud
37 Carrer Terral
Closest primary care centre for non-serious emergencies.

Entertainment & Activities

Local sailing club. On the small beach to the left is a small kiosk offering paddle board, kayak and surf board rentals. There is also a lively beach bar open in summer. Great atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Club Nàutic El Arenal
0 Carrer Roses
21 locals recommend
Local sailing club. On the small beach to the left is a small kiosk offering paddle board, kayak and surf board rentals. There is also a lively beach bar open in summer. Great atmosphere.
Surf, paddle surf, kayak rentals and excursions.
El Nino Surf Center
2 Carrer del Vaixell
Surf, paddle surf, kayak rentals and excursions.
Surf, Paddle Surf, Windsurf, Kitesurf... also a very lively bar popular with locals.
9 locals recommend
BonaOna Surf School & Bar
6 Carrer dels Palangres
9 locals recommend
Surf, Paddle Surf, Windsurf, Kitesurf... also a very lively bar popular with locals.
Not the restaurant - the small marina next to it. Go there for motorboat rentals. Also paddlesurf.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Club Marítimo Molinar
2 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fuster
6 locals recommend
Not the restaurant - the small marina next to it. Go there for motorboat rentals. Also paddlesurf.

Parks & Nature

Nice seaside promenade and lots of rocky coves with pristine turquoise waters to go for a swim. Never crowded - only locals.
8 locals recommend
Son Verí Nou
8 locals recommend
Nice seaside promenade and lots of rocky coves with pristine turquoise waters to go for a swim. Never crowded - only locals.
Small sandy beach frequented by locals. A nice leisurely bike ride from our place. Also reachable by kayak or stand-up paddle from Club Náutico S'Arenal
29 locals recommend
Cala Blava
29 locals recommend
Small sandy beach frequented by locals. A nice leisurely bike ride from our place. Also reachable by kayak or stand-up paddle from Club Náutico S'Arenal
Ask locals for the way to the mud beach! (note: it's a nudist beach)
25 locals recommend
Llucalcari station
25 locals recommend
Ask locals for the way to the mud beach! (note: it's a nudist beach)
Charming town with an enjoyable little stone beach that involves a long flight of steep steps. Great leg workout ;)
112 locals recommend
Banyalbufar
112 locals recommend
Charming town with an enjoyable little stone beach that involves a long flight of steep steps. Great leg workout ;)
Beautiful white sandy beach. Very popular - packed on weekends! Good restaurant and bar options along the promenade.
71 locals recommend
Playa de Muro
71 locals recommend
Beautiful white sandy beach. Very popular - packed on weekends! Good restaurant and bar options along the promenade.
Beautiful windy beach with good conditions for surfing.
86 locals recommend
Son Serra de Marina
86 locals recommend
Beautiful windy beach with good conditions for surfing.
Good base to start a number of pretty hiking routes. Also take the ferry here to Dragonera (lizard island). Book a table at El Pescador for the end of your hike. Fish will never taste better!
60 locals recommend
Sant Elm
60 locals recommend
Good base to start a number of pretty hiking routes. Also take the ferry here to Dragonera (lizard island). Book a table at El Pescador for the end of your hike. Fish will never taste better!

Everything Else

Nearest post office is in C/ Terral (the map pin is wrong - it's further up the road)
8 locals recommend
Oficina de Correos
27 Carrer del Quarter
8 locals recommend
Nearest post office is in C/ Terral (the map pin is wrong - it's further up the road)
One of the most beautiful beaches on the island - long stretches of white sand, dunes and clear turquoise waters. Better reached by scooter - parking can be difficult.
18 locals recommend
Es Trenc playa Con Chiringuito
18 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful beaches on the island - long stretches of white sand, dunes and clear turquoise waters. Better reached by scooter - parking can be difficult.

Food Scene

Doesn't look like much, but the kebab at 4 EUR is delish. Open 24 h. Nice outdoor seating area.
Istanbul 24h Hatip
1 Carrer Republicans
Doesn't look like much, but the kebab at 4 EUR is delish. Open 24 h. Nice outdoor seating area.
A good place to have some coffee and cake and watch the beachgoers. They also have jumbo cocktails!
8 locals recommend
Restaurante del Sol
3 Av. Miramar
8 locals recommend
A good place to have some coffee and cake and watch the beachgoers. They also have jumbo cocktails!
The best kebab in Palma. Just ask for a "kebab de la casa" and a big jug of beer - happiness!
Pizzería Space
The best kebab in Palma. Just ask for a "kebab de la casa" and a big jug of beer - happiness!
Very yummy and refreshing frozen yogurt and fruit smoothies
llaollao
1 Carrer del Vaixell
Very yummy and refreshing frozen yogurt and fruit smoothies
Great place for a cocktail at sunset and dinner under the stars.
21 locals recommend
El Peñón 1957
Calle Isla de Samos
21 locals recommend
Great place for a cocktail at sunset and dinner under the stars.
Good Italian restaurant with a very reasonably priced Menú del Día on weekdays.
10 locals recommend
Almare
5 Carrer dels Esculls
10 locals recommend
Good Italian restaurant with a very reasonably priced Menú del Día on weekdays.
Good place for tapas or paella. Get an almond slushie for desert!
14 locals recommend
Bar Cala Canta
30 Carrer de Trafalgar
14 locals recommend
Good place for tapas or paella. Get an almond slushie for desert!
Good grill
40 locals recommend
Ca'n Torrat - Grill Parrilla
25 Camí de les Meravelles
40 locals recommend
Good grill
Great local bar and restaurant with vintage decor. They know their cavas.
21 locals recommend
Toque de Queda
15B Carrer de Can Cavalleria
21 locals recommend
Great local bar and restaurant with vintage decor. They know their cavas.
Best sushi on the island. A classic.
13 locals recommend
Restaurante Hanaita
8 Plaça de la Navegació
13 locals recommend
Best sushi on the island. A classic.
The grandest café in Palma. Beautiful location in an old townhouse courtyard. Great cocktails and good lunch options. Celebrity hotspot.
51 locals recommend
Cappuccino
53 Carrer de Sant Miquel
51 locals recommend
The grandest café in Palma. Beautiful location in an old townhouse courtyard. Great cocktails and good lunch options. Celebrity hotspot.
Go for a sunset walk along the posh marina and have dinner at one of the port restaurants - they're mostly good, especially for fish.
Port Andratx
Go for a sunset walk along the posh marina and have dinner at one of the port restaurants - they're mostly good, especially for fish.
Fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Book a table on the upper balcony and have some fish of the day.
11 locals recommend
Restaurante Ola del Mar
1 Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fuster
11 locals recommend
Fantastic restaurant for a special occasion. Book a table on the upper balcony and have some fish of the day.
Sleek and original decor for this urban hotel. Good day menu at the restaurant.
Brondo Architect Hotel
4 Carrer de Can Brondo
Sleek and original decor for this urban hotel. Good day menu at the restaurant.
Great paella and tapas right on the beach. Must book.
58 locals recommend
Can Gavella
58 locals recommend
Great paella and tapas right on the beach. Must book.
Popular local bar and restaurant with a hippy vibe.
66 locals recommend
El Sol - Sunshine Bar
66 locals recommend
Popular local bar and restaurant with a hippy vibe.
Good place for a drink and a nibble. Everything they do is yummy. Usually crowded, get there early or book in advance.
33 locals recommend
Tast Club
6 Carrer de Sant Jaume
33 locals recommend
Good place for a drink and a nibble. Everything they do is yummy. Usually crowded, get there early or book in advance.
A must for the foodies.
21 locals recommend
Marc Fosh
7 Carrer de la Missió
21 locals recommend
A must for the foodies.
I have been going to this place for paella since I came to the island 7 years ago. Consistently great food and very professional service at very reasonable prices.
11 locals recommend
Restaurante La Payesita
s/n Carrer de les Nanses
11 locals recommend
I have been going to this place for paella since I came to the island 7 years ago. Consistently great food and very professional service at very reasonable prices.
Probably my favourite food place in Palma. Not really a restaurant but a "gastro space" . There is no menu: let Pere (the owner/chef) recommend. There are only 3 tables so bookings are essential. Superb and reasonably priced wines.
La Mirona
21 Carrer de Sant Jaume
Probably my favourite food place in Palma. Not really a restaurant but a "gastro space" . There is no menu: let Pere (the owner/chef) recommend. There are only 3 tables so bookings are essential. Superb and reasonably priced wines.
One of the most reputed restaurants on the island. Serious food and stunning views. Bookings (and $$$) are a must.
24 locals recommend
Béns d'Avall Restaurant
km.56 Carretera de Deyá
24 locals recommend
One of the most reputed restaurants on the island. Serious food and stunning views. Bookings (and $$$) are a must.
Reliably great seafood and a great location in the midst of La Lonja, one of Palma's most popular night scenes. Alfresco dining available.
14 locals recommend
Restaurante Caballito de Mar
5 Passeig de Sagrera
14 locals recommend
Reliably great seafood and a great location in the midst of La Lonja, one of Palma's most popular night scenes. Alfresco dining available.
As if Cala Deiá needed anything to make it even better - there's this amazing restaurant perched on the rocks right above it. Fresh fish is great - bookings recommended.
41 locals recommend
Ca's Patró March
16 Carrer Sa Cala
41 locals recommend
As if Cala Deiá needed anything to make it even better - there's this amazing restaurant perched on the rocks right above it. Fresh fish is great - bookings recommended.

Drinks & Nightlife

The pin is wrong - this is not in the middle of the sea! A great pit stop on the bike lane between Playa and the City - fantastic mojitos and fresh fruit slushies!
Handle Bar
12 Carretera d'Artà
The pin is wrong - this is not in the middle of the sea! A great pit stop on the bike lane between Playa and the City - fantastic mojitos and fresh fruit slushies!
Best gin&tonics in Palma!
32 locals recommend
Ginbo
18 Plaça del Mercat
32 locals recommend
Best gin&tonics in Palma!
A local favourite - great music, drinks and food.
87 locals recommend
Garito Cafe
87 locals recommend
A local favourite - great music, drinks and food.
Great views of the Cathedral to be enjoyed over a cocktail at sunset.
30 locals recommend
Varadero Palma
s/n Mlle. Viejo
30 locals recommend
Great views of the Cathedral to be enjoyed over a cocktail at sunset.
Perfect place for a cocktail at sunset after a day at the beach. Good live music.
71 locals recommend
Royal Beach
Carrer Flamencs
71 locals recommend
Perfect place for a cocktail at sunset after a day at the beach. Good live music.
Fab tapas restaurant and bar. Very popular and lively. Good wine selection. Let the chef recommend!
60 locals recommend
Quina Creu Tapas & Restaurant
24 Carrer de la Corderia
60 locals recommend
Fab tapas restaurant and bar. Very popular and lively. Good wine selection. Let the chef recommend!

Shopping

Closest pharmacy
Farmàcia Frau Apotecaris
23 Carrer de Berlín
Closest pharmacy
If you want to try the famous local delicacy, Ensaimadas, this is the right place. Better to buy it freshly made in the morning or order it in advance.
24 locals recommend
Forn La Mallorquina
12 Av. del Gran i General Consell
24 locals recommend
If you want to try the famous local delicacy, Ensaimadas, this is the right place. Better to buy it freshly made in the morning or order it in advance.
Pretty town with interesting shops and cafés. Great outdoor market.
141 locals recommend
Santanyí
27 Plaça Major
141 locals recommend
Pretty town with interesting shops and cafés. Great outdoor market.
Great local food market - go before 12 and grab lunch at one of the stalls.
248 locals recommend
Mercat de l'Olivar
s/n Plaça de l'Olivar
248 locals recommend
Great local food market - go before 12 and grab lunch at one of the stalls.