Leisure and entertainment

The main monuments of Palma are Bellver Castle, which has a circular ground plan thus making it an atypical building, and the Cathedral, which took five centuries to build. The Gothic cathedral is a place worth visiting, as are the many museums found in Palma. Outside Palma, it is worth visiting the Talaiotic settlements and the glass-blowing factories, among many other places.

For beach and sun enthusiasts, in Mallorca you will have the opportunity of discovering the natural splendour of the island, as well as the authenticity of the interior countryside which is preserved intact. The beaches range from city beaches like Ca'n Pere Antoni (Palma) to isolated coves that are waiting to be discovered.

The nightlife of Mallorca consists of a large number of clubs and bars distributed around the island. They are usually small, lively bars with a great atmosphere. If you want to go clubbing, one of the most popular nightlife areas is paseo marítimo in Palma, with a large concentration of night clubs. Other options include the different tourist areas. One of the most lively areas is Magaluf.

Additionally, in Mallorca, as in the other Balearic Islands, nature is the main priority for local authorities. They are aware of the importance of wildlife and so the number of natural spaces and protected areas is increasing day by day. In fact, protected areas cover around 40 per cent of the island of Mallorca. Mallorca acknowledges the importance of the environment and the ecosystems. As a result it offers many outdoor activities, like horse riding. We recommend that you go riding on horseback through the island’s landscapes. The routes along the interior of the island are very popular. Hiking attracts many people and allows visitors to discover the island’s vegetation of varied shapes and colours.

A boat trip is one of the best ways of discovering the beauty of the rough, rocky coast around the island. Many boat tours depart from Puerto de Sóller (West). In Palma you can book a tour on the exciting “Nemo” submarine boat, a perfect alternative for people who do not scuba dive or for families with young children. Back on dry land, an equally interesting proposal is to visit the Mallorca safari zoo in sa Coma. A number of caves are open to visitors. You can take guided tours of their splendid chambers and enjoy the sight of the underground lakes.

In Mallorca there is an excellent offer of leisure parks. Most of them are located in the municipality of Calvià. When travelling with friends or family with children water parks are a good alternative to the beach. The largest water parks are situated in S'Arenal and Magaluf. A smaller water park is located in the Alcúdia area. You can also visit a water park with animals in Portals Nous boasting dolphin and seal shows and an aquarium located in Playa de Palma exhibiting marine life. Finally, shopping centres offer bowling and amusement arcade facilities. The two most popular shopping centres on the island are located in Porto Pi (Palma) and Marratxí.