We spent a very enjoyable city break in Palma Mallorca, Spain.
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Palma, Spain 2019
A city beak to Palma, Mallorca
For a three or four day city break, Palma de Mallorca has it all. It is stylish and intimate, yet bursting with life and energy all year round, with luxury hotels, trendy and affordable restaurants, cafes, shops and nightlife as well as a thriving arts and culture scene. There is lots to see and do, with its bay and marina life adding a sense of being on a permanent holiday.
A sense of Palma, Spain 2019
We have been to Palma a number of times and each time we discover new places to visit and things to do, but we always stay in the Saratoga Hotel. It is just around the corner from the main shopping street Jaume III and within easy walking distance of the cobbled alleyways of the old town (which is a shoppers delight) and the marina with its lovely restaurants. With a rooftop pool and bar, it is a great place to have a glass of wine and take in the views. The inner courtyard on the ground floor with a small pool and lots of sun loungers is a hidden oasis, and favoured by Art when retail therapy gets too much.
Recommendations for Palma, Spain 2019
A great way to spend four days in Palma, in our opinion, would be something along the following:
Day 1: Explore Palma - get an combo ticket and do the hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour of Palma, taking in all the sights, be sure to get off at Bellver Castle which is up on a height outside the city to take the few obligatory photos of the city and bay area. A walk around La Seu: Palma’s 14th century Cathedral is a must, with its imposing position overlooking Parc de la Mer and the bay. Follow the bus trip with a water bus trip around the bay and marina area, and dine in one of the lovely restaurants along the marina.
Day 2: Trip to Soller - take the vintage train from Palma to the town of Soller on the west coast which takes about an hour. The scenery is beautiful as the train worms its way through the golden valley which is famous for its orange groves. Interestingly before the Soller tunnel opened in 1997 the mountain-ringed Soller Valley was almost cut off from the rest of the island and had a stronger trading relationship with France than with Palma. In Soller it is worth having a look around the Neo-Gothic church of Sant Bartomeau, sit in Placa Constitucio soak up the atmosphere and linger over a coffee. Be sure to take the funicular tram down to the Port de Seller, it takes about 20 minutes and is a real experience. Don’t attempt to walk. It is too far in the heat. Lunch in one of the many restaurants along the sea front. There is a small beach there if you fancy a dip to cool off. It is possible to get a combo ticket which covers both the train and the tram journeys, saves a lot messing and works out cheaper.
Day 3: Beach day - reward yourself with a day on the beach. Take the No 3 bus out to Illetes, which is a beautiful safe cove to the west of Palma. There is a great restaurant on the beach, where the food is to die for. We have been known to be the first there in the morning, ready to start the day with a healthy breakfast, ready for a day of sun-bathing and swimming. A little bit of heaven on earth !
Day 4: I suppose all good things come to an end. So its time to pack up. If your flight is in the evening, it should be possible to leave your luggage in the hotel designated safe room and perhaps hit the shops for the last minute gifts, or if you are lucky enough to have been staying in the Saratoga, you can always linger by the pool with your glass of sangria……………..”What’s not to like about that !”
Our must see recommendation for a trip to Palma, Spain 2019:-
(1) Our visit to Palma’s multitude of excellent shops and restaurants was the highlight of our trip
(2) Our trip by vintage train from Palma northwards up to Soller through the mountains.
The average cost per person / per week is €750.
“You should travel away from home, to really appreciate the value of what you have at your home, on your return.”
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