TOURIST GUIDE for FAMILIES English 01 MIGUEL ÁNGEL AGUILO ÁNGEL MIGUEL

Home , Bay of Palma, Bellver Castle, Joan Alcover, Old town, Palma Cathedral, Palma Nova

JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

TOURIST GUIDE FOR FAMILIES English 01 MIGUEL ÁNGEL AGUILO ÁNGEL MIGUEL

02 WELCOME HOME ...... 05

FAMILY PLANS ...... 06

IN PALMA ...... 14

Monuments ...... 16

Monuments Emblematic churches Patios of Palma Other interesting visits

Content Museums ...... 24

Parks and Gardens...... 28

Gardens Parks Playgrounds

Beaches and bathing areas ...... 32 Beaches Bathing areas

Excursions and water sports ...... 34 Boat trips and fishing trips Sailing and water sports Bus and tourist train

Shopping ...... 38 Palma city centre Shopping centres Emblematic shops Traditional bakeries Markets

Accommodation ...... 42

On the road...... 48

Buses and trains Taxi Bicycle

SURROUNDINGS OF PALMA ...... 50

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04 Welcome home

Sea, land, history, architecture, gastronomy, sun, fun... Pal- ma has it all! This cosmopolitan city is the perfect place for families, especially the kids, to have a fun, surprising and unforgettable experience. Its bay, Playa de Palma, stands out as a spectacular window on the sea, where you can enjoy the Mediterranean, its sun and its beaches to the full. And all this in maximum tranquillity because it is a safe, open, and welcoming destination. Always respectful of the diversity that has characterised life in the Mediterranean for thousands of years. In this special guide for families, you will find the various tourist, historical and cultural proposals to help this city to maxi- mise and to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean. But you won‘t do it as a visitor, because from the moment you and yours land or go to the port, you will feel like a family of „Palmesanos“ like everyone else, just as if you were at home. This is what this city and this island are like. Last year‘s award of the Unicef „Child Friendly City“ seal only shows Palma‘s sincere and original commitment to making children aware of this city, to discover, taste, learn and play... A place where the sea and the sun are the perfect complement to enjoy castles, forests, patios, walks and parks, leisure facilities... What do we want to play today?

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06 ADVENTURES AND LEISURE Plans with the family

Palma offers an infinite number of possibilities for everyone, and each of them offers the visitor more fun. What would you like to do today?

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The Route of the Legendary Knights and Dragons shows all the legendary stories of the city of Palma and is particularly suitable for families with children aged between 6 and 12. Plans with the family

> Legends of Palma You want to know who the terrible and dreaded Comte Mal? Would you like to know the story of the Drac de na Coca Dragon? The Rou- te of the Dragons and the Knights shows families with boys and girls aged 6 to 12 years the classic legends of the city. Dare to enter into a universe of mythological animals, monsters, demons, gargoyles with dragons and other unimaginable creatures? In the monster and cre- ature route in Palma you will visit old mansions, churches, squares, springs... all places to find these Monsters and beings that live in the city. The creatures of Palma routes are open to groups of up to offers you a tour of 10 people. the most surprising Dragon and legendary corners of a city full knights route of mythical creatures Tel: 650 787 636 and mythology. [email protected] www.mallorcainsolita.com All the urban spaces hide mysterious Monsters and creatures of Palma creatures that have Tel: 618 03 82 37 [email protected] fantastic stories to tell. www.mallorcaculturaltours.com

08 > Es Carnatge, Na Galera (islet) nature and history The Na Galera (islet) rock, surrounded by Posidonia meadows, Discover this natural coastal strip, lies in front of the just 5 kilometres from Palma, whe- Son Caios cove, 150 metres from re fauna and vegetation coexist the coast and separated by a shal- with fossil remains and traces of low strait. The discoveries made past civilisations that allow us to here make it one of the most learn about the history, culture, important sites of the Punic peri- and traditional uses of the region. od in the western Mediterranean. Cala Pudent, a coastal area of The site shows important traces geological interest with elements of human presence, among which of cultural heritage such as Les Sendero Azul the remains of a Punic sanctuary, Cases des Carnatge or El Cuartel (Blue Path) built between the 4th and 3rd (The Barracks), is worthy of special centuries BC with large Marés A good way to discover the Car- mention. stones, stand out. natge area and its surroundings is - Elements of the heritage of the the coastal road of Palma, which defence, such as the cannon po- links the Blue Centre, known as Sa sitions, the trenches, and tunnels Petrolera, with its environmental and the Marés quarries. education activities on coastal In different areas of Es Carnatge ecosystems and sustainable de- you can find fossils and traces of velopment, with the Cala Estancia organisms that give us an idea beach, which has been awarded of what life and the environment the Blue Flag. Further information looked like in the past. One of the and complete itinerary at: most interesting, because of its www.rutalitoral.palma.cat. exclusivity, is the footprint of a Myotragus, a mammal that lived on the Balearic Islands 5.7 million years ago. A note: it is in the quarries Do you dare to look for it? Es Carnatge has small sandy coves Es Carnatge is a privileged place in Palma and has and rocky accesses to the sea, as well as a promenade with access been declared a Centre of Cultural Interest (CIC), to Cyclists and pedestrians. and also a Natural Area of Special Interest (ANEI) because of its paleontological interest. On the other hand, the Na Galera islet has been classified as a Cultural Heritage of Cultural Interest (BIC).

09 Palma Aquarium is a wonderful marine park with more than 8,000 animals of 700 species. The Aquarium is open 365 days a year and offers special discounts for families. Plans with the family

> On the seabed Would you like to get to know a sensational sample of the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean and the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans? Experience an extraordinary day of fun and learning, with more than 8,000 animals in 55 aquariums where you can admire more than 700 species. In addition, the children have guides who will teach them everything they need to know about the flora and fauna in a didactic and playful way. But Palma Aquarium offers many more surprises for children and their parents: snorkelling, > Slides and water area and a relaxation area with shark vision boat, short 4D films..., a bubble pool. even the possibility of diving and Is there anything more fun and sleeping between sharks. There is refreshing than a water park? Aqualand Arenal also the Nautilus Park: an area and Aqualand Arenal offers you up Autobahn Palma - Arenal, Ausfahrt a playground with lots of fun. And to twenty water attractions and 13, km. 15 - 07006 El Arenal. how about spending the summer at many other surprises. Children Tel: 971 44 00 00 Palma Aquarium on a campus and are the main protagonists of a www.aqualand.es celebrating your birthday? Don‘t park where they can have fun OPENING HOURS: Open from miss it! in the water. It offers them the May to October; July and August Children‘s Paradise, an area from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May, June, consisting of three large areas Palma-Aquarium September, and October from 10 full of attractions. This water Manuela de los Herreros i Sorà, 21 a.m. to 5 p.m. park also includes slides of Tel: 902 70 29 02 different lengths, a suspension www.palmaaquarium.com At Aqualand Arenal bridge, and opportunities for OPENING HOURS: from 9:30 you can enjoy up to to 18:30 all year round experimentation. And for those who want to relax, there is twenty water attrac- nothing better than a chill-out tions.

10 > An adventure in the trees This adventure park is a unique experience for the whole family. Spend a whole day full of fun, sport, and nature for the family, and enjoy the Challenges and a natural environment outside the hustle and bustle of the city. It offers various courses in the trees: choose from more than 70 games with nets, bridges, and of course large cable car tracks, some of which are up to 250 metres long. Do you dare?

Tirolinas Go! Av. Fra Joan Llabrés, 1 Tel: 606 81 62 49 www.tirolinasgo.com OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday, from 10 to 16 hrs; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 to 18 hrs

Have you ever tried a thousand and one adventures at height? Choose your route and test your skill and agility. There are over 70 games to have a great time with your family and friends.

> Jump! offers group tickets, children‘s parties, fitness courses, etc. It‘s time to get in shape... but Everything to be in top form, without stopping to have fun! but without stopping to laugh Palma Jump is a covered park and enjoy. with trampolines and various sports activities that will surpri- Palma Jump Palma Jump offers you an original se you with their originality and P. l. Son Moix, Textil, 3 dynamism. Both children and Tel: 871 90 38 92 way to spend an unforgettable adults can choose f ground-bre- www.palmajump.com day. Enjoy this park with trampo- aking proposals that will give OPENING HOURS: Monday lines and sporting events. Organi- them an unforgettable expe- to Friday, Sunday and public rience. An unforgettable and holidays from 9 to 22; Saturday se your parties, take part in group exhausting day. The park also from 9 to midnight. courses...and all without a break.

11 > ¡Strike 10! Would you like to bowl with your family and friends and still have many surprises in store? Mallorca Bowling offers you eight lanes so that you can learn and practice this sport with great technique. There are also amusement machines, table football and billiards at your disposal. On weekends there are parties, karaoke...

Mallorca Bowling Carrer dels Reis, 211 Tel: 971 25 40 88 www.mallorcabowling.es OPENING HOURS: In winter, Mondays to Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Fridays and public holidays from 5 p.m. to 4 a.m; Saturdays from 11.00 to 4.00; Sundays and public holidays from 11.00 to 1.00 Plans with the family Few events are as fun and entertaining with the family a.m. In summer (from 15 June to as bowling. Put your shoes on, grab a ball... and off you 31 August) daily from 18.00 to go! Mallorca Bowling offers you the opportunity to learn, 2.00 in the morning. enjoy and become a bowling champion.

> Hole after hole Show off your skills on the mini-green, play your trump cards and be the first to finish the entertaining course that Dino mini-golf offers you on Playa de Palma. Spend an unforgettable day with the chance to play all the games you want and choose between a 54-hole or 18-hole course. The course is spread over three different courses, surrounded by lush vegetation and very close to the beach. Who would you like to play against? Invite your family or friends to show them who is most adept with the clubs. In how many strokes will you finish the course?

Dino Minigolf Minigolf is a sport for the whole Ctra. Arenal, 56 · Balneario 4-5 family where you are bound Tel: 971 74 33 34 show a lot of skill and precision. www.novabeachpark.com/dino- mini-golf-playa-de-palma At Dino Minigolf you can choose OPENING HOURS: from 09:00 between 18 and 54 holes, offering to 24:00 a wide range of fun courses.

12 > Learn to climb In the climbing schools that are hard to forget. Would you like to enter a real you will find events and climbing school? Take on the Rocódromo Es Cau courses to learn ever- challenges and achieve your Carrer Jaume Ferran, 72 ything about the world highest goals. It is time to learn (zona Plaza de Toros) of climbing. Become an to climb and have the experien- Tel: 871 53 10 93 ce of a real climbing wall. These www.rocodromescau.com expert in a very healthy facilities are a complete school OPENING HOURS: Monday to and sustainable sport. with training, activities and Saturday from 10.00 to 22.00. Book your place and learn courses for adults and children. Doble 8 Rocódromo with real professionals There are sports climbing rou- Camí de Jesús, 78 tes, bouldering room, rest area, (Polígono Can Valero) who will teach you all the changing rooms, cafeteria, spe- Tel: 661 51 48 98 tricks and knacks of an ciality shop, equipment rental, facebook.com/Doble8Centre- exciting sport. etc. If you are between 5 and 17 DEscalada years old, you can participate OPENING HOURS: From 16 to and spend a day with activities 22 hrs.

> Adrenalin rush! Go-Kart Can Pastilla Camí Can Pastilla – Bartomeu You haven‘t driven a go-kart Riutort, 29, Can Pastilla yet? The noise, the speed, the 609 13 67 05 smell, the asphalt... The idea of facebook.com/Go-Kart-Can- competition attracts you, and Pastilla if it‘s a race with your family or OPENING HOURS: From May to friends, it‘s even more exciting. October,daily from 10.00 to 20.15 Go-Kart Can Pastilla has a demanding track for the different activities such as go-karting, driving... It‘s time to show off your driving skills!

Asphalt, speed, engines... It‘s time to drive your own go-kart and show your people that you are the most fearless driver on the circuit. A really exciting adventure!

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14 WITH THE FAMILY

In Palma

We invite you to stroll through Palma as a family. Let yourself be surprised at every step, in every corner, in every little square, and discover its extraordinary nature. Enjoy yourself with the children... No hurry. Take it easy.

15 MONUMENTS

> Castillo de Bellver - tour service in Spanish, Catalan and Castle English (971735065 or castelldebell- Carrer Camilo José Cela, s/n [email protected]). castelldebellver.palma.cat OPENING HOURS: From April to Sep- This historic enclave, surrounded tember, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to by the Bellver forest, was built at the 19:00; Sundays and holidays, 10:00 to beginning of the 16th century by King 15:00; Monday, closed. From October James II. This circular castle offers to March, Tuesday to Saturday, from spectacular views over the bay of 10 to 18 Sundays and public holidays, Palma. It is undoubtedly a magical 10:00 to 15:00; Monday, closed.

Monuments and Monuments and place for children, who can playfully PRICE: 4 euros; reduced-price ticket travel to another era, while adults (pensioners, young people between places of interest enjoy its collections, as it houses the 14 and 18, youth card or similar, Museum of the History of the City and members of public institutions), 2 the Despuig Collection of Classical euros; residents of Palma, 2.50 euros. Sculpture. For the more curious and Free admission: Children under 14 and restless there is a half-hour guided Sundays for all visitors.

> Castillo de San Carlos - sculptors, that have shaped the faça- Castle de - to search. It is also recommended to admire its projecting cornice and, Carretera Dic de l’Oest, s/n of course, its clock, known as „En Fi- www.castillomuseosancarlos.com guera“. Inside the building, in the hall, It is very difficult Which child has never fought a adults and children are welcomed by dragon or swung a sword and shield Tòfol and Francinaina, the two giants to enumerate all the in a duel? The San Carlos Castle of the Town Hall, whose dresses are transports the visitor to other times decorated with traditional Mallorcan and worlds. It is about the fortress costumes. Except in August, this and worthwhile nooks of Porto Pí, built in the 17th century the other rooms of the Town Hall on the site of the original lighthouse can be visited with a guided tour in and crannies of the port. The castle has a very Spanish, Catalan and English (618 914 eventful history, as it was used as a 517 or [email protected]). of Palma. prison, hospital, etc. Since decades OPENING HOURS: From Monday to it houses the military museum, and Friday, from 8.30 to 20.30; Saturdays Inside you can get to know weapons Its monuments offer from 9.00 to 13.00. Sunday, closed. and military equipment from the special experiences Middle Ages to the 20th century. PRICE: Free entry. OPENING HOURS: From Tuesday to that will engrave Sunday, from 10 to 14 o‘clock; closed > Casal Solleric on Mondays and holidays. Passeig Des Born, 27 themselves in the PRICE: Free entrance. casalsolleric.palma.cat memory of the whole It is a beautiful building with a stately > Cort (City Hall of Palma) court and Italian influence, built in the eighteenth century. It is conside- Plaça Cort, 1 family... The city is a red the best example of Mallorcan www.palma.es palace architecture. After centuries real treasure trove of This historic 17th-century building of history, it was acquired by the city is currently the venue of Palma City of Palma in the 1970s and is currently history, culture, and Council. The main feature of the buil- an exhibition centre. Exhibitions and ding is its beautiful baroque façade. It all types of events are organised in its tradition... is worth seeing its two most famous rooms. Casal Solleric also organises reliefs - a snail and a dragon, symbols visits and workshops for schools, and Enjoy it to the full! of the master stonemasons and even guided tours to discover all its

16 treasures. ([email protected]). Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy OPENING HOURS: From Tuesday this architectural treasure with your to Saturday, from 11 to 14 and from family. Guided tours are also organi- 15:30 to 20:30; Sundays and public sed on the terraces of the Cathedral holidays, from 11 to 14:30; Mondays, from May to October. closed. OPENING HOURS: From April to May and in October, from Monday to

PRICE: Free entrance. J4UM3 Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; from > La Llotja June to September, Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.; November Plaça de la Llotja, 5 until March, from 10 to 15:15. All year Tel.: 971 71 17 05 round, Saturdays, from 10 to 14:15. We are in front of one of the best Ar- PRICE: 8 euros; inhabitants: 2,50 chitectural forms of bourgeois gothic euros; pensioners and young people on the island. The „Llotja“ is a must all

ROMY between 14 and 18 years, 2 euros. history and architecture lovers. This Free admission: children under 14 impressive building was constructed > Palacio Real years old. de la Almudaina in the middle of the 15th century and is the former headquarters of the Carrer del Palau Reial, s/n www.patrimonionacional.es/real-si merchants´ guild. Visitors can see > Capella de la tio/palacio-real-de-la-almudaina the rich architecture, in particular Misericordia Chapel admiring its ribbed vault and palm-li- Carrer de la Rambla, 1 Almudaina Palace, built on the old ke stone columns. To understand the Tel.: 971 71 42 57 Muslim fortress, is the Royal Castle meaning of the „Llotja“ a little better, of Palma. It is the seat of the kings of there is the possibility of guided The former building of the Casa de la Spain to celebrate ceremonies and tours to its terraces (in groups), by Misericordia (Poorhouse) houses this receptions during the summer sea- appointment (971 71 17 17 05). gallery, which offers various exhibi- son. One of its main attractions is its tions and itinerant exhibitions for art OPENING HOURS: From April to terrace, from which you can enjoy a lovers. The building was once a poor- October 10:30 to 13:30 and 17:30 to magnificent view of the city‘s seafront house for people without resources. 23:00 from November to March, from promenade. Children will have a great It is currently one of the seats of the 10:30 to 13.30 and 16.00-18.00 hours. time watching the replacement of the Consell de Mallorca (Government of Guard of Honour on the last Saturday PRICE: Free entrance. the Balearic Islands). of each month at 12 noon. This will be OPENING HOURS: From Monday performed by soldiers from the 47th to Friday, from 10 to 13:30 and 17 to Infantry Regiment of Palma, who will 19; Saturdays, from 10:30 to 13:30; perform a historical reconstruction: Sundays and public holidays, closed. Twenty soldiers, including drums and whistles, march to the rhythm of early PRICE: Free entrance. 19th century music.

OPENING HOURS: From April > Cathedral of Mallorca to September, from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am to 8pm; closed on Plaça Almoina, s/n Mondays. From October to March, catedraldemallorca.org from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 to This impressive temple on the shore 18; Monday, closed. of the sea is called the „cathedral PRICE: 7 euros; reduced rate of light“ and is considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful (children over 5 years, disabled and ÁLVAREZ ARAGÓN ESTHER pensioners), 4 Free admission: all examples of Mediterranean Gothic. citizens of the European Union. Its symbolism is not only religious, > Arab baths but also ecological, because the cathedral is the only temple reflected Carrer Can Serra, 7 > Casal Balaguer in the waters of the sea. With the Tel.: 637 04 65 34 Carrer Unió, 3 subsequent construction of the These Arab baths were built between Tel.: 971 22 59 00, ext. 1727 Parque del Mar, this old effect was the 10th and 12th centuries, during This building was renovated in 2016. intensified, and now the beautiful the Muslim domination of the island, It is an old manor house perfectly pre- temple is reflected in the artificial and were part of a nobleman‘s pala- served thanks to its special features. It saltwater lake of the parks; the lake ce. They are partially preserved, as is a good way to know what the man- symbolises the sea that once reached there are now no remains of the „cold sions of the city of Palma were like. the city walls themselves. Inside, the baths“; but a caldarium (hot water The main floor takes up the heritage beauty and stylisation of the Gothic bath) and a tepidarium (lukewarm of the furniture and makes it known. style is combined with the ecclesia- water bath) have been preserved. A The building houses the permanent stical heritage and the atmosphere real experience for the senses and for exhibition „La casa posible“ („The of devotion. In addition, there is getting to know other cultures. possible dwelling“). A visit is highly an outstanding art, with works by OPENING HOURS:In summer recommended for families to know brilliant masters such as Gaudí or from 9 to 19 hrs; in winter from 9 to what a mansion looks like with faithful Miquel Barceló. In this temple, twice a 17.30 hrs. reproductions of the time. On the year, on 2 February and 11 November, PRICE: 2 Euro. ground floor and in the mezzanine the „eight effect“ is visible, with of Building there are interpretation the interplay of its two Gothic and rooms of the building. light rosettes with the light - quite a surprise for visitors and residents, OPENING HOURS: From Tuesday full of tradition and religiousness. But to Saturday, from 10.00 to 19.00; children are also main actors: there Sundays and holidays, 10.00 to 15.00; are workshops for childrenand for Monday, closed. families, guided tours and exhibiti- PRICE: Free entrance. ons([email protected]).

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> Palau March Carrer Palau Reial, 18 MARTA ESCUDERO MARTA fundacionbmarch.es This beautiful palace is the perfect setting to enjoy the Fundación March Foundation‘s large collection of modern and contemporary > Sant Miquel church is said to be located above a sculptures. The collection reflects on mosque. Carrer Arabí, 2 the one hand the personal taste of OPENING HOURS: Mondays – The San Miguel (Sant Miquel) church Juan March and on the other hand, Saturdays, from 09:00 – 13:00 and is, together with the Santa Eulàlia, Sant most of the trends that have marked from 17:00 – 19:30; Sundays and Jaume and Santa Creu churches, one the history of 20th century sculpture. holydays, from 10:30 - 12:30 and from of the four oldest parishes in the city The visitor has before him works by 18:30 – 19:30. established international artists, com- of Palma. It is dedicated to the patron plemented by works by internatio- saint Miquel de Fabra, the confessor PRICE: Free entrance. nally renowned Spanish masters. The of King Jaume I the Conqueror. This variety of materials - granite, marble, bronze, iron, steel... -textures, colours and shapes transform this beautiful space into a veritable garden of art, > Santa Eulàlia past of Palma through its religious perfect for family visits. buildings. Plaça Santa Eulàlia, 2 OPENING HOURS: From April to OPENING HOURS: weekdays (Tues- The church is named after the patron October, Monday to Friday, 10.00 to days to Fridays), 13:00 and 20:00; the saint of Barcelona, who was highly ve- 18.30 hours; November to March, day before public holidays, 13:00 and nerated by the Christian conquerors Monday to Friday from 10 to 17 hrs; 20:00 (in Mallorcan); public holidays, from Catalonia. The monumentality Saturday All year round, from 10 10:00, 13:00 and 20:00 (in Mallorcan) of this temple is due to the fact that a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed on Sundays and and 21:00 public holidays. in the 13th century it was the largest parish in the city. Once inside the 4,50 Euro. Free admission: PRICE: church, the side portal of the church > Sant Nicolau children under 12 years. is particularly interesting because of Carrer d’Orfila, 1 its relationship with the history of the Mallorcan converts and Xuetes (Jews). This pretty parish opened its doors in To enjoy this enclave in a special way, 1302, as a branch of the Santa Eulalia a service for guided visits to the terra- parish church. The present church is ces is available by appointment (971 the result of a reconstruction of the 714 625 or santaeulaliaparroquia@ 17th century. The church was con- gmail.com). secrated in 1712. Integrated in its bell tower is the so-called „roca sagrada“ OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday („sacred rock“), a block of stone that

JUAN SÁEZ JUAN from 9:30 to 12 and from 18:30 to is highly venerated. According to tra- > Murada and Ses Voltes 20:30; Saturdays from 10:30 to 13 and dition, Saint Catalina Tomás, beatified from 18:30 to 20:30; Sundays from in 1792, sat on this stone. The rock Passeig Dalt Murada, s/n 9:30 to 13:30 and from 18:30 to 19:30. was erected in 1826, and Archduke A monument of military origin PRICE: Free entrance. Louis Salvador of Austria initiated the converted into a space for multidis- custom of piling up small pebbles on ciplinary cultural activities. Itis the the sacred rock as he passed by. > Sant Jaume last section of the city wall, built OPENING HOURS: Weekdays, 9:30 in the 18th century, which marked Carrer Sagristia de Sant Jaume, 4 and 8:30; On the day before public the construction of the bastions of The church is named after the patron holidays, 17:00; Public holidays, 9:30, Palma. This former military barracks saint named after King James I the 11:45, 18:00 (in Mallorcan language) was used to build an open-air theatre Conqueror. This building is a good and 20:15. Bilingual mass only on at the end of the 1980s. The current example of a Gothic building with Saturdays, English-Spanish at 18:30. exhibition hall, located just below only one nave. The church has not the wall promenade, was also built. undergone any later alterations; for The „Murada“ is owned by the Palma example, the coats of arms of the de Mallorca Town Hall and offers an benefactors who financed the const- extensive programme of theatre, ruction of the church are preserved in concerts, and exhibitions. the ceiling. In this respect, the church OPENING HOURS: at any time, de- is a complete heraldic collection, pending on the cultural programme perfect for enjoying the history and

18 La Llotja is one of the best examples of Gothic civil architecture on the island of Mal- lorca. Enjoy its rich architecture, especially its ribbed vaults and palm tree shaped stone helical columns. JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

19 > Santa Magdalena > Sant Francesc > Nostra Senyora Plaça de Santa Magdalena, s/n Plaça Sant Francesc, s/n del Socors Carrer del Socors, 24 The monastery of Santa Maria San Francisco de Palma de Mallorca iglesiadelsocorropm.com Magdalena, of the Augustinian canon is one of the most beautiful and well nuns, has its origins in an old hospital preserved architectural ensembles This church belongs to the Order which has been reported to have the city. In addition to this Gothic of the Augustinian monks. This already been operating in the 14th cloister declared a National Monu- order moved to Mallorca in the 15th century. According to the chronicles, ment. These two enclaves, church century and had the first convent the transformation into a monastery and cloister, are part of a former outside the city walls. In 1544 they was carried out during the reign monastery, which was founded after founded the Capilla de Gracia, a of King Pere el Ceremonioso he the Christian conquest of the island small Gothic church dedicated invited a group of nuns who lived in a was founded and that later, in 1835, it to Nuestra Señora de Gracia. In convent in Barcelona to move to Mal- was affected by the dissolution laws addition, and in the second half of lorca. As with other religious enclaves of Mendizábal. The trapezoidal clois- the sixteenth century, they built the in Palma de Mallorca, the church is ter is located next to the church and convent of Nuestra Señora del Socor- open to visitors, but the convent is forms a beautiful ensemble. It was ro, which gave its name to the street. not. What you can enjoy, however, built between the 14th and 16th cen- Here the monks prayed from 1544 to are the sweets made by the nuns. turies. The fine columns and arches 1835, the year in which Mendizábal OPENING HOURS: From 7:30 to are worth seeing. Inside the church decided on the desamortización 13:15 and from 17:30 to 19:30 there is the tomb of Ramón Llull. (expropriation of ecclesiastical OPENING HOURS:Monday to property). On this occasion, around Saturday, from 10:00 to 17:00 (winter, 600 Agustinian monks had to leave from 10:00 to 15:00) Sunday, closed. Mallorca. During the 17th century, the Order built a new church dedicated PRICE: 5 euros; pensioners: 3,5 to the Virgen del Socorro, which has euros. Free admission: children under preserved its old Gothic chapel. 12 years and people with disabilities.

MARTA ESCUDERO MARTA OPENING HOURS: Monday to > Santa Creu Friday, from 7.45 to 11.00 and from > Santa Clara Convent 18.00 to 19.45; Saturdays, from 7.45 Carrer Sant Llorenç, 4 Carrer Convent de Santa Clara, 1 to 11 and from 18.00 to 19.45 (from It is not just a church, but a group June to August, both inclusive, from Santa Clara was canonised in 1255. of proposals. Santa Cruz includes the 19 to 20:45 h); holidays, from Shortly afterwards a group of Poor parish church, the chapel (crypt) of 8:30 to 9:45, 11:30 to 12:45 and Clares-nuns from Tarragona arrived St. Lawrence and a room Sacred art 18:00 to 19:45 (from June to August, on the island to found this convent. permanently, in the know the rich both included, from 19 to 20:45). The convent is one of the best ex- manifestations and religious in the amples of medieval art in Palma. This city. From among the so-called old convent has kept its closed character; parishes the time after the conquest however, the church is open to Christian, the church of Santa Cruz is visitors. But what you can enjoy are one of those who receive the building the sweets made by the nuns. prototypical for the Catalan Gothic in OPENING HOURS: From 9 to 12:30 the island of Mallorca. MARTA ESCUDERO MARTA and from 16:15 until 18:45. OPENING HOURS: From Monday to Friday, from 9 to 2 pm. > Nostra Senyora > Immaculada Concepció dels Àngels and Sant Magí > L’Anunciació (La Sang) (La Porciúncula) Carrer d’Espartero, 9 Plaça del Hospital, 3 Avinguda de Fra Joan Llabrés, 1 The history of this building is, frankly, The construction of this church was La Porciúncula, better known as the extremely interesting. At first it was completed in the 15th century; it „Iglesia de Cristal“ („Crystal Church“), an orphanage with a chapel; later, in is one of the last Gothic churches was built in the second half of the the 16th century, it was converted built in Palma. It is called „Iglésia de 20th century with stained glass into a small church. Finally, the la Sangre“ („Church of the Blood“) windows in the ancient style. The present temple dates back to the because it is dedicated to the Santo exterior and interior are pierced by 19th century and has a larger scale Cristo de la Sangre. Indeed, its most thirty-six windows that connect the than its previous buildings... Its past famous and popular chapel is that of concrete pillars and crown the cei- as an orphanage can be seen in the this Saviour, where the figure of the ling with a dome. To the richness of side chapel: next to the painting of Christ of the Blood is kept. This figure the stained glass windows are added the Three Kings is a picture of the is shown in processions in the streets the floor tiles and sculptures with Mare de Déu dels Òrfans (Our Lady of Palma. The church has an import- religious themes. A few metres from of the Orphans) In the chapel on the ant artistic heritage, with carvings of the church is the museum, which opposite side you can see the Christ a 15th-century Italian nativity scene consists of three rooms and contains of the sailors. from the Convento de Jesús Monas- archaeological, ethnological, and numismatic material, as well as a OPENING HOURS: From Monday to tery, the oldest monastery in Spain. small collection of objects belonging Saturday, from 18 to 20 hrs; Sunday, CUSTOMS DUTY PLAN: Weekdays, to the Franciscan missionaries. from 9 to 13 hrs and from 18 to 20 hrs. 8th day of the week 9, 11:30 and 18:30; Saturdays and the day before public OPENING HOURS: From Monday holidays: 8, 9, 11:30, 17:30, 18:30 and to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30; 19:30; Sundays and public holidays: 8, Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. 9, 11:30, 18:30 and 19:30. PRICE: 5 euros; retired persons 3 euros MARTA ESCUDERO MARTA

20 Can Vivot is a great example of beauty and history of the patios of Palma. Discover these patios!

EMBLEMATIC PATIOS The mansions of Palma house an architectural treasure: their this is to take a tour of the city from patio to patio, comparing its patios. There are many manor houses that still have their patios, features and enjoying its architecture. which in the past had an important social function: as a meeting place, a place to enjoy the climate... The visitor can see in them A guided tour can be arranged (610 21 61 26 and www.tomirgui- the best example of the city‘s heritage, and thus understand how asmallorca.com) these manor houses symbolised the importance of the social The following patios remain open all year round (the first on the status of their inhabitants over the centuries. A good way to do list are the most important):

l Can Oms. Regiduria l Estudi General Lulià l Can Morey Santmartí. l Can Ferrandell. de Der Stadtrat Carrer Sant Roc, 4 Casa Museo Torrens Hotel Born Carrer de l’Almudaina, 7 Carrer Sant Jaume, 3 l Cambra de Comerç Lladó Carrer la Portella, 9 l Can Bordils (Handelskammer) l Can Weyler Carrer de la Almudaina, 9 Carrer Estudi General, 7 l Cal Comte de la Cova Carrer de la Pau, 5 l Can Ordines l Cal Marquès Tourismusschule l Can Forteza del d’Almadrà de Reguer. Carrer del Sol, 3 Sitjar. Col.Schule der Carrer Morey, 8 Casal Balaguer l Can Chacón. Baleari- Trinitarier Carrer Unió, 3 Carrer Concepció, 24 l Can Oleza sches Ministerium für Carrer Morey, 9 l Fundació Barceló soziale Angelegenhei- l Can Berga. Carrer Sant Jaume, 4 ten, Förderung und l Casal Solleric Gerichtshof Einwanderung Plaça del Mercat, 12 Passeig del Born, 27 l Cal Comte Plaça de la Drassana, 4 l de San Simón Casal Balaguer l Can Ripoll. Baleari- Carrer de la Unió, 3 Carrer Sant Jaume, 7 Other outstanding Patios, sches Ministerium für although not open the whole l Can Castelló. Centre l Sant Francesc Kloster Tourismus year long: Plaça Sant Francesc, s/n Cultural Sa Nostra Carrer Montenegro, 5 Carrer Concepció, 12 l Ca la Gran Cristiana. l Can Sureda d’Artà. l Cal Comte d’Espanya l Museum von Mallorca Cal Marquès de la Kulturzentrum Carrer de la Portella, 12 Carrer de la Portella, 5 Torre. Architekten- Pelaires l Can Vivot kammer Carrer de can Verí, 3 l Grenzschlucht. Carrer la Portella, 14 Can Savellà, 4 Palacio Casa Galesa Carrer Miramar, 8

21 OTHER WORTHWHILE VISITS If you are looking for alter- native experiences, you are > Faro de Portopí (Lighthouse) in luck. In Palma and the Carretera Arsenal, 3E surroundings, you can enjoy a www.farsdebalears.com lighthouse like the one in Por- It is a historical lighthouse first mentioned in documents in 1300. It is Spain‘s second oldest lighthouse (after the Tower of Hercules in La Coruña) and one to Pi, which is more than 700 of the oldest lighthouses in operation in the world. In fact, it was declared a years old, or prehistoric sites Historic-Artistic Monument in the 1980s. Children can learn about the ancient like the one in Génova, which profession of lighthouse keeper and its important role for navigation. There is also a permanent exhibition of maritime signals, which is one of the best welcomed the first Mallorcans. collections currently in existence in Europe. And if you love surprises, there It is possible to take part in free guided tours of the exhibition by appointment is nothing better than the (650 438 205 and [email protected]). Nuevo Pueblo Español, with OPENING HOURS: Wednesday to Friday, 10 to 15 and 16 to 19; Saturday, 10 15; Sunday, closed. numerous replicas of regional PRICE: Free entrance. Spanish buildings.

> Cuevas de Génova (caves) > Nuevo Pueblo Español Carrer Barranc, 45 Carrer Poble Espanyol, s/n cuevasdegenova.com www.puebloespanolmallorca.com Near the city of Palma, you will find these amazing caves. Located in the Son Españolet neighbourhood, this complex contains They are perfect for children. The history of their use by a large collection of replicas of buildings, palaces, churches, man dates back to prehistoric times, when thousands of fortresses and other monuments and details typical of the different years ago these natural geological caves were used as a Spanish regions. Children will feel like real giants as they get to habitat and refuge for the Mallorcan population. Today know the architecture and monuments typical of Spain. As a special these caves enchant thousands of people with the natu- feature, a lively Christmas market typical of this period is held here ral beauty that water has modelled over the centuries: at Christmas. huge domes, majestic columns, pools, tunnels... A real OPENING HOURS: November to March, Monday to Friday, 9.00 to spectacle to play, enjoy or simply admire. 17.00; closed on weekends. From April to October, from Monday to OPENING HOURS: From Tuesday to Sunday, from Sunday, from 10 to 7 pm. 10:00 to 18:00. Monday, closed. PRICE: 6 euros; children from 7 to 14 years, 3 euros; pensioners PRICE: 10 Euro. and students with ID, 4 euros; inhabitants: 3 euros. Free admission: children under 7 years and Saturday for residents.

22 Es Baluard de Sant Pere was built between 1575 and 1578 for the military defence of the town. It is a remnant of the old city wall. JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

23 > Miró Mallorca Fundació Saturdays, the „Creative Worlds“ Foundation cycle is held, a series of workshops Carrer Joan de Saridakis, 29 aimed at bringing contemporary Tel.: 971 70 14 20 art and creative processes closer to www.miromallorca.com families, encouraging collaboration and intergenerational art. There are The trail of the brilliant master Joan workshops for different age groups. Miró, who lived in Mallorca for almost thirty years, can be followed in the OPENING HOURS: Winter (16/09 to Miró Mallorca Foundation. It is a 15/05), Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 to 18 h; Sundays and holidays from Museums Museums groundbreaking and multi-faceted project in which a very rich collection 10 to 15.00 hrs; closed on Monday. of paintings, drawings, graphics and Summer (16/05 to 19/09), Tuesday sculptures by this great artist can to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; be admired. It is an exhibition that is Sundays and public holidays from 10 constantly being redesigned; so it is a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed on Mondays. well worth repeating the visit to find PRICE: 9 euros; reduced admission, out which works are housed in the 5.50 (over 65 years old, pensioners, museum‘s rooms each time. Visitors disabled people, youth card or similar, can also visit the Foundation building organised groups); residents of and two of Joan Miró‘s studios, Sert Palma, 4 euros. Free entry: Saturdays and Son Boter. It offers temporary from 15:00 – 18:00 Every Sunday exhibitions, courses and seminars of the month from 10:00 to 15:00, for the whole family. There is an teenagers under 16, Foundation auditorium, graphic design studios, volunteers, unemployed, journalists library, bookshop and cafeteria. On and researchers.

> Caixa Forum Palma / PRICE: 6 Euro. Free entrance: child- Gran Hotel ren under 16 years old and clients of „La Caixa“. Plaça de Weyler, 3 Tel.: 971 17 85 12 www.caixaforum.es/palma > Museum of Biblical Studies “Casa de The former Grand Hotel, designed l’Esglèsia” by the famous modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Carrer del Seminari, 4 opened in 1903, is the headquarters Tel.: 97 21 31 00 of the Caixa Forum Palma thanks museubiblic.wordpress.com to the redevelopment by the Obra This museum was founded with the Social „la Caixa“ (the bank‘s charita- aim of illustrating Bible studies and ble foundation). Formerly the most making known the rich cultural and luxurious hotel in Spain and then historical environment surrounding the headquarters of the Instituto the Holy Scriptures to society. This Nacional de Previsión (National Insti- institution was created as a result tute for Welfare) is now an attractive of a cultural and archaeological Visit the most im- cultural centre that offers the general expedition to the Holy Land in 1907, public a dynamic, varied and always which is reflected in its collections. In portant museums in surprising programme stands. It is its showcases the visitor can discover a multi-purpose building, designed papyri, coins, historical bibles and Palma with your fa- for cultural activities of all kinds, even a mummy of Egyptian origin. including art exhibitions, concerts, Religion, culture, art and archaeology mily; this is the most literary cafés, guided tours... This merge in its rooms, which, in addition historic Art Nouveau building also to organised and guided tours, also entertaining way to houses a permanent collection of the organise activities, conferences and painter Hermen Anglada-Camarasa, courses. There are also some for the which complements the successive youngest visitors. introduce children to temporary exhibitions. For children, in addition to the family activities, OPENING HOURS: bookings at 971 culture and art. Dis- Caixa Forum offers a wide range of 213 100 or [email protected]. educational workshops to learn about PRICE: Free entry. cover the events and art, culture, science, the environment, etc. Furthermore, the young visitors > Museo de los Molinos workshops program- to Educaixa and their parents have a (Museum of the Mills) surprising space for learning. Carrer Molí d’en Garleta, 14 med so that the kids OPENING HOURS: Monday to Sa- Tel.: 676 83 84 77 turday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays It is a museum which houses the can learn... and enjoy. and holidays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. history, evolution and typology of

24 This pioneering and multifaceted museum houses a very rich collection of paintings, drawings, graphics and sculptures by Joan Miró. JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

25 mills in the Balearic Islands. And Joan Miró, Juan Gris or Salvador Kristian Krekovic. The artist and his there is nothing better than to visit a Dalí-, the various movements of the wife donated both the building and mill yourself. One of them is the „Molí mid-century and the younger gene- the art collection it houses with works d‘en Garleta“, one of the five currently rations. It also offers an interesting of art and archaeological heritage preserved in the historic port area of programme of temporary exhibitions. of Mallorcan society. The museum the Mallorcan capital. It is an immersi- This museum develops an intense opened its doors in 1981. Of particular on in the history, customs, use and educational program for school note are the paintings by the author importance of these mills, as well as children, universities etc., what visits, of people and the ancient cultures the enjoyment of all their design ele- Guided tours and workshops with of Peru, the country with which he ments, features and functions. In an thematic tours, including didactic entertaining and totally educational booklets. Families, too, have their own had a great love affair. Portraits of way, young and old can discover how space with suggestions for getting to personalities from Spanish history cereals were ground, the water was know the art and its manifestations in and culture, as well as others related drained, etc., or how in ancient times a playful and communal way. to 20th century European history. the millers used the wind or water to OPENING HOURS: Monday to OPENING HOURS: Monday to Fri- run the mills. Friday from 10 to 18:30; Saturdays day from 10 until 13.45; Wednesdays OPENING HOURS:Tuesdays and from 10:30 to 14; Sundays and public from 16.30 to 20; July and August Thursdays, from 10:30 to 12:30 holidays closed. from 10.00 to 14.00; closed on Wed- nesday afternoons. PRICE: Free entrance. PRICE: Free entry. PRICE: Free entrance. > Museo de Mallorca Carrer Portella, 5 > Museu d‘Art Sacre Tel.: 971 17 68 43 de Mallorca (former museudemallorca.caib.es Diocesan Museum) It is a scientific and cultural centre Carrer Mirador, 5 offering proposals for research, Tel.: 971 71 31 33 ALBERT PONSETI FORTEZA PONSETI ALBERT www.museuartsacredemallorca.org education and entertainment in its premises, with resources and > Es Baluard The MASM is the oldest museum in events centred on the history, art Mallorca; with a recent reform, it has Plaça Porta de Santa Catalina, 10 and culture of the island of Mallorca. become a modern and accessible Tel.: 971 90 82 00 The headquarters is the House of the centre. Its seat is a medieval building www.esbaluard.org Counts of Aiamans (Palma) and the next to the Bishop‘s Palace, where institution has two departments: Eth- Modern and contemporary art has you can admire the remains of the nology in Muro and the monographic one of its most important reference old city walls and details designed by one on „Pollentia“ in Alcudia. The points of the country: Es Baluard. Its Antonio Gaudí. It is a great centre for museum is the result of the merger rooms offer a permanent exhibition the conservation, study and dissemi- of various museums and collections with around five hundred works nation of Mallorca‘s religious art. On and has expanded its holdings over by mostly Balearic and internatio- Saturdays the museum sometimes time to offer all visitors a complete nally recognised artists. Es Baluard organises events for children and and appropriate range of products. also hosts numerous temporary families so that everyone knows Its rooms are divided into depart- exhibitions and art-related events and the museum and takes part in the ments of archaeology, ethnography, culture, making Es Baluard a centre activities organised in the museum: fine arts, decorative and industrial brimming with life and activity: exhibi- Guided tours, workshops or exhi- arts. The museum organises all types tions, seminars, book presentations, bitions. of events, from museum days and lectures. For their part, families have OPENING HOURS: Monday to book presentations to excursions to their own room with „Família, el Friday: April, May and October from relevant towns and places. Thematic dissabte va d‘art“ („Family: Saturdays 10:00 to 17:15; from June to Septem- family workshops are available for are about art“) a series of workshops ber from 10:00 to 18:15 November to children and their parents, which are that introduce children and their March 10:00 to 15:15; Saturdays from the most entertaining way to learn parents to contemporary art and the 10:00 to 14:15 Closed on Sundays. about Mallorca‘s past. centre‘s temporary exhibitions. They PRICE: 4 Euro; Combi-Ticket OPENING HOURS:Tuesday to take place on Saturdays and are an Cathedral Museum 8 Euro; Friday from 10.00 to 18.00; Saturdays unbeatable experience where you Reduced admission: residents of the and Sundays from 11.00 to 14.00; clo- can observe, learn and above all have Balearic Islands 2 euros, students 3, sed on Mondays and public holidays fun with the family. over 65s and Unemployed 3 euros. July and August: Tuesday to Friday OPENING HOURS: Tuesday to Sa- Free admission: Saturdays, children from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays and turday from 10.00 to 20.00; Sundays under 11 and students from the Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m; Closed from 10 to 15. Balearic Islands. on Mondays and public holidays. PRICE: 6 euros; pensioners: 4,50 PRICE: 2,40 EURO. Free admission: euros. Free entry: Fridays with children under 18, pensioners and donation and for children. unemployed. > Museum of the Juan March Foundation Carrer Sant Miquel, 11 Tel.: 971 71 35 15 www.march.es/arte/palma/ RAFEL GAYA RIBAS GAYA RAFEL The Museum of the Juan March Foundation in Palma is located in a > Krekovic-Museum 17th century building known as Can Gallard del Canyar, and is the home Carrer Ciutat de Querétaro, 3 of exhibitions of Spanish art by the Tel.: 971 21 96 06 most important authors of the early This is a very special museum that avant-garde - such as Pablo Picasso, shows the work of the Croatian artist

26 Modern and contemporary art has one of its most important reference points in Palma: Es Baluard. Its permanent exhibition includes almost five hundred works by Balearic and internationally renowned artists. It also hosts numerous temporary exhibitions and events related to art and culture. RAFEL BALAGUER PRUNÉS BALAGUER RAFEL

GARDENS Gardens Gardens and parks

> Jardines de Marivent are native to the Balearic Islands. Avinguda Joan Miró, 229 Thanks to the information panels, children and adults alike can discover its The gardens surround the famous botanical wealth. It is the perfect place Marivent Palace, summer residence to spend a day with the family. of the Royal Family. They are gardens of great botanical, cultural, symbolic... OPENING HOURS: From 1st May to and artistic value, as they contain 30th September, from 9am to 8pm; twelve bronze sculptures by Joan from 1st October to 30th April, from Miró, donated by the artist‘s family. 9am to 4.30pm. Closed: Easter and The garden is a good example of a summer during the stay of the Royal Mediterranean garden, with more Family. than 40 plant species, most of which

> Jardín del Obispo HOW TO GET TO THE GARDENS: (Bishop‘s Garden) City bus lines 1 or 4. Not suitable for people with reduced mobility due to Carrer de Sant Pere Nolasc, 6 its staggered structure. The old town of Palma is home to a There is a cafeteria. treasure trove of flora: the Episcopal INFORMATION: Garden is located in the Diocese of Mallorca. It has the classical layout typical of the city‘s stately homes and is divided into three areas according Nature, activities, to the species they house: fruit trees, vegetables and ornamental plants. It is ideal for children to find out where

playgrounds and faci- GARCÍA DOLORES MARÍA many of the species they eat come lities for sports. Parks from, and to take a walk during their > S’Hort del Rei visit to the historic city centre. Avinguda Antoni Maura, 18 and gardens are the OPENING HOURS: From 9:30 to The perfect place for the whole family 13:30. Closed in the afternoon. to immerse themselves in history ideal places to expe- with the best natural fragrances. This > Sa Quarentena Gardens room was already a garden in the 14th rience with the family century, which shone in all its splen- Avinguda Gabril Roca, 35 dour during the reign of Jaume II, with A well-equipped children‘s playg- fruit trees, vegetables and above all and thus the children round is just one of many proposals flowers of all kinds. There were even of this original and beautiful garden, some animals. For some decades now, can enjoy a healthy which also a lush and varied vegetati- the garden has offered a mixture of on and a fountain with water features traditional elements such as pergolas environment full of that simulate the descent of a small and other Andalusian-influenced ele- torrent. Children will enjoy this place, ments, such as a beautiful pool with fun. Choose the park which goes down gently descending fountains. It is a well-kept, beautiful to the promenade of Palma, towards and perfect place to enjoy the peace that suits you best! the sea. and the freshness of the plants.

28 PARKS lake, which is located on the surface (Paseo Sagrera and Santa Catalina) extracted from the sea, at the foot of and the entrance to the city centre the wall and the Cathedral. Children (Barluard de Sant Pere). After visiting will have fun in the children‘s play the city with your family, this pari is > Bosque de Bellver area with several fountains. the perfect place to play and enjoy its Forest INFORMATION: There is a cafeteria. children‘s playground, sports equip- Carrer del Polvorí, 34 / Carrer ment area and large green areas. de Camilo José Cela, 24 INFORMATION: There is a cafeteria. A place that will leave the children speechless, because it is a real forest, > Torre d’en Pau with several paths between trees, through which you can even climb Carrer Minguela up to Bellver Castle. From there you This former military barracks, can enjoy a beautiful view of the bay converted into a green area, is one of Palma. And when the children are of the largest public spaces in Palma, tired of exploring the forest, the park > Sa Riera Park with an area of more than 43,000 has several playgrounds with foun- m2. It is ideal for long walks and for tains and picnic areas to replenish Carrer Jesús, 27 enjoying nature. It offers also a large their energy. In the Bellver forest the It is one of the largest parks in the city sports field and, for the children, a fun never stops, always in contact and one of the most active. Its large playground. playground is a real paradise for the with nature. OPENING HOURS:: Summer, from little ones, with a spectacular castle, INFORMATION: Access not suitable 8 to 22 o‘clock; winter, from 8 to 20 for people with reduced mobility. a sports field, an area for pets and o‘clock. even an amphitheatre for shows and OPENING HOURS: Summer from 8 group events. to 22 hrs; Winter from 8 to 20 hrs INFORMATION: The park has a cafeteria and underground parking > Parque del Mar spaces with costs. Carrer del Moll, 3 > Sa Feixina Park This is one of the most important urban parks in Palma, perfect for Avinguda Argentina, s/n families who want to take a break and One of its main attractions is its is the perfect link between land and excellent location within the capital, sea. The park has a large saltwater as it is situated between the sea

CHILDREN‘S PLAYGROUNDS

> Ses Fonts Park Carrer Gaspar Sabater, 2 It has a large playground, but its main attraction is the pond. It‘s a place where radio-controlled boat enthusiasts often gather for competitions, a real show for young and old that you can‘t miss! HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: city bus lines 12, 24, 20 or 39 INFORMATION: There are numerous cafeterias in the vicinity.

> Arabella-Park Carrer Sebel·lí, 5, Paguera This playground is located in a residential area of Palma. It has a large wooden veranda around which the park extends. Some hedges border a fun playground where you can spend a perfect day. HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: City bus line 7. Park Sa Feixina EULEN > Parks of the Costa del Gas: Pirate ship and Pocoyo Avinguda Manuel Azaña / Avinguda Gabriel Alomar > S’Escorxador At this place there is not only one, but two parks especially desi- Carretera de Valldemossa, 1 / Carrer Ciutat de Quilmes, 4 gned for children. Firstly, the park of the pirate ship, located next This children‘s playground is a real pleasure, as it offers wooden to the congress centre, where the pirate ship makes children‘s houses with a slide and swings that you can enjoy amidst the hearts beat faster. The other Pocoyó is the Pocoyó Park, where vegetation. Furthermore, the nearby S‘Escorxador shopping this famous cartoon character and all his friends are the main centre also has a children‘s area (private). characters. There is a special area for children under three years of age. Fun is guaranteed! INFORMATION: Numerous cafeterias nearby.

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> Park Son Gibert (Es Rafal Nou) This park is large and includes wooded areas, all of which are fenced in for security reasons. The park also has an area for dogs Carrer La Mimosa, 5 and one with gymnastics equipment. Located in a quiet area of the capital, it offers large green spa- OPENING HOURS: Summer, from 8 to 22 hrs; Winter, from 8 ces that are perfect for walking or sports. Younger children will to 20 hrs. find a perfectly equipped playground to guarantee movement and of course the Fun and physical activity. > Plaça dels Nins (El Arenal) HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: City bus line 5. Plaça dels Nins > Park of Son Dameto D‘Alt City park with infrastructure so that the little ones can enjoy the city leisure time. To play and enjoy a green space. Carrer Andalusia, 14 It is a very quiet children‘s playground, situated in a residential area with many green spaces and with a children‘s area equip- > Son Costa Park ped so that the youngest children can Carrer Julián Gayarre, 5 enjoy it to the full. This park with an ornamental fountain is located in the Son Oliva neighbourhood. It has large green areas and also interesting > La Ribera Park (El Arenal) sports facilities to get in shape without stopping and having fun. Carrer de la Fotja, 12 OPENING HOURS: From 8 to 20 hours. It is located near the beach of Palma and is characterised by its natural wealth. It is an enclosed pine forest with several > Krekovic-Park paths running through it, ideal for children and their parents Avinguda Mèxic, 8-10 to cycle, run, walk... There is also a children‘s playground and a sports area. The park is located near the museum of the same name and is perfect for a family break and for the little ones to enjoy the HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: city bus line 35. playground. city bus lines 12, 24, 18 or 39. > Parque de Ses Estacions HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: OPENING HOURS: From 8 to 21 hrs. Plaça de España One of the most attractive proposals of this park is that it is > Ses Veles Park located in the centre of the city. Nevertheless, it has green areas where you can relax from the city noise and hectic pace. Carrer Joan Alcover, 55 There is a children‘s play area with a pirate ship and a train, and This playground with facilities suitable for children is open 24 several fountains to help you regain your strength. The perfect hours a day and includes a public bicycle station. place to rest, breathe and play. > Parque de Llevant > Ciutat Jardí Park Carrer de Barranquilla, 15 Carrer de Jaume Pomar Fuster, 11 This park with playground is open 24 hours a day. You can enjoy It is located on the promenade, right next to Ciutat Jardí beach, the park as long as you wish. surrounded by trees and vegetation that make the park very attractive. There is a playground and a sports area available for children. Park, games, beach... A perfect day. > Park Son Malferit HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: City bus line 35. Canet-Manacor, 186 / Can Nofre Serra INFORMATION: There is a cafeteria. Urban complex with playground. It is very practical as it is open all day (24 hours). > Son Parera Park Carretera de Llucmajor, 79 > Son Pizà Park Carrer Vicenç Joan i Rosselló, 63-65 This is a highly recommended park, as it has large green areas, a fun children‘s playground and a fenced dog leisure area. Area with a playground is located near a school and is therefore the perfect place for children. HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: City bus line 35. OPENING HOURS: summer, from 8 to 22 o‘clock; winter, from OPENING HOURS: Summer, from 8 to 22 hrs; Winter, from 8 8 to 20 o‘clock. to 20 hrs.

> Bauzá Mas Park > Son Dameto Nou Park Carrer Marbella, 9-15 Carrer Josep Socías y Gradolí, 2 After a game there is nothing better than a well-deserved The park has a fenced area for greater safety, a children’s area break. For this purpose, this park also has a picnic area with and an area for practising various sports. tables and a fountain. OPENING HOURS: summer, from 8 to 22 hrs; winter, from 8 HOW TO GET TO THE PLAYBOARD: City bus line 35. to 20 hrs OPENING HOURS: Summer, from 8 to 22 hrs; Winter, from 8 to 20 hrs.

> La Ribera Park Carrer de Samil, 15-25

30 S‘Hort del Rei is a very special place, where you can enjoy the architecture and vegetation and also the peace that the place conveys. J4UM3

31 BEACHES HUGO MANUEL MATOS ANDRÉS MATOS MANUEL HUGO

> Can Pere Antoni runners, yoga groups... And of course, you can admire the

Beaches and Beaches and It is the nearest urban beach to beautiful sunsets. the city of Palma. It is always very In the high season it offers all kinds lively and stretches for about 750 bathing areas of services: Lifeguards, deckchairs metres long and 20 metres wide. Its and parasols rentals and amphibi- proximity to the city makes it the ous chairs for disabled people and ideal place for a nice and pleasant people with reduced mobility. It also walk by the sea, complemented has a wide range of bars and res- by spectacular views of the bay of taurants, including three old grain Palma. It is also the only beach from mills converted into restaurants and which you can enjoy a fantastic chill-out restaurants. panoramic view of Palma Cathedral. On summer days, when the beach HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: The is perfect for swimming, walking, beach is less than 2 kilometres from resting, eating out... it becomes an the centre and can be reached on attractive space open to everyone foot; by bicycle along the cycle path in the afternoon. Here you can meet (BiciPalma Portitxol stop); city bus, friends to play beach volleyball, line 35, Portitxol stop; or by car (free families to go for a walk, cyclists, parking with 60 places).

> El Molinar > Ciutat Jardí The beach is located in the charming This beach is located at the end coastal El Molinar district and can be of the El Molinar promenade. It Mallorca is one of the reached from the nearby Can Pere is perfect for families with small Antoni beach via the small port of children, as it is not only a beach with most important tou- Portitxol. Its name comes from the calm, shallow water, but also offers abundant grain mills, which used to playgrounds. Moreover, its pleasant rist destinations for be located here but no longer exist and quiet promenade is full of bars, today. This beach is a very beautiful ice cream parlours..., and the beach beach tourism, and stretch of beach, with a promenade offers chiringuitos („kiosks“), public right by the sea. Two kilometres long toilets and showers. It has all the this can be clearly there are many small coves with a services of a quality beach, with a life- family atmosphere, perfect for swim- guard, deckchair and parasol rental, seen. Hardly anything ming or sun and peace on the sand. etc. The beach is fully accessible to On the other hand, in the El Molinar people with reduced mobility, also is more fun for child- area, you can also enjoy the cuisine, with amphibious chair service. In because in addition to the coves, the short, a perfect beach where children beach offers a large number of bars and their parents can enjoy the sea ren and adults than and restaurants for lunch or dinner and the Mallorcan coast together, directly by the sea. And after a good just a few kilometres from the centre spending a day at the meal, where you can get to know the of Palma. They may not leave Palma gastronomy of Palma and the Bale- without having visited this beach. beach and enjoying aric Islands, there is nothing better than a walk along the promenade. HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: It is less The sunsets are incomparable. than 5 kilometres from the centre of the sun, sea and sand. Palma; by bicycle on the cycle path; HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: On city bus, line 35; with your own vehicle The fun starts in the foot through the city; by bicycle at the El Molinar exit, free parking. along the cycle path from the Palma nearby beaches of Promenade; city bus, line 35; access only for vehicles in the front line of > Cala Estància Palma! the beach. Ideal for children and people who

32 prefer still waters. Cala Estància is > Cala Major visitors for walking. The long seafront situated at the beginning of Palma promenade, perfect for both walkers beach, but it is flanked and separated The Cala Major district, located and cyclists of all ages, is an invitation by breakwaters; the breakwaters between Porto Pí and Sant Agustí, is to take a stroll. This promenade runs make the beach a haven of peace, home to this beautiful and easily ac- along a part of the coast where rocky with calm waters, ideal for swimming cessible beach of about 200 metres. stretches alternate with small sandy and water sports. Surrounded It is usually very lively, as it is very beaches that invite you to swim, play by hotels and houses, locals and close to the capital of the island and in the sand or go fishing. Of all these tourists alike enjoy the quiet, family therefore easily accessible. small beaches the Cala Pudent the atmosphere and take advantage of There are also up to four hotels in its most famous, a place where dogs can the opportunity to swim, sunbathe or surroundings with spectacular views, bathe together with their masters. enjoy the best Mediterranean cuisine which make this beach very attracti- But the surprises of Es Carnatge do in the restaurants in the area. And ve to tourists and a perfect place for not end here; far from it. Opposite the if the activities do not stop during bathing for all types of public. Pro- beach, in the sea, is the small island of the day, at night it offers a peaceful tection and comfort are guaranteed La Galera. This is a natural area of par- atmosphere. The terraces facing the as the beach has showers, lifeguards, ticular interest because archaeologi- sea, lit by candlelight, where you can a jetty for disabled people and ham- cal remains of Phoenician origin have enjoy the sea in on summer nights mock and parasol hire. been found here. you can enjoy a relaxing drink. There is also an area marked out with HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: On foot; HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: Approxi- buoys for water sports enthusiasts. by bicycle along the cycle path from mately 11 kilometres from the centre And after a day of sport and fun, Palma; City bus lines 27 and 28 (bus of Palma; by bicycle on the cycle there is nothing better than enjoying stop San Joan de Déu). path; city bus, line 35; by your own good food in one of the many restau- vehicle (exit to the airport and side rants that line the beach. trip to the beach), and with parking HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: This spaces in the area. beach is 7,3 kilometres from Palma; city bus line 4; in your own car in the direction of Porto Pí, parking against payment. MAGDALENA VIDAL MAGDALENA BATHING AREAS > Es Carnatge We find ourselves in front of a natural

ÁNGELES AGUILERA GÓMEZ ÁNGELES AGUILERA space located between the Coll d‘en Rabassa and Can Pastilla districts of > Can Pastilla the capital, and which is gradually and Playa de Palma being used by neighbours and many These are two of the tourist attractions in Mallorca. They are perfect for all types of guests, especially families, due to their size and characteristics. Its sand stretches for about 4.6 kilometres and is very flat and calm, making it great for the little ones. And after a good swim, there is nothing better than enjoying its fine sand to play, lie down or have a good sunbath. The possibilities are endless: for example, on Can Pastilla beach you can enjoy all kinds of water sports, such as paddling, surfing or windsurfing. And of course, you can also enjoy the evenings, as the beach offers a wide range of bars and restaurants for every taste. Both beaches have showers and offer of hammocks and sunshades rentals, spas, public baths, lifeguards, and AGUILO ÁNGEL MIGUEL jetty for people with disability. BATHING AREAS To be an island, and in such HOW TO FIND THE BEACH: Mit By bicycle on the cycle path; city bus, The choice of coastal and beach areas is so an attractive sea like the Me- lines 35 and 25; in your own vehicle large and varied that the island of Mallorca is diterranean, opens up a mul- via the ring road (exits 8, 10 and 11) one of the major family holiday destinations in Europe. Lovers of a quiet and relaxing titude of offers to enjoy the holiday to enjoy the sun and sea, have it sea, the sun and the sand. easy here. Here are some other suggestions Drive along the coast and to enjoy the sea: Cala Gamba, Cala Nova, Es Penyó, Passeig d‘es Molinar, Punta d‘es get to know all our nature Grells, Roques de Cala Major andSon Caios offers; they are sustainable (Clot d‘en Bernadet). Visit a different beach every day! and, above all, relaxed and MIRIAM PASTOR MARIN PASTOR MIRIAM full of fun.

Excursions Excursions OLGA VICENTE PÉREZ VICENTE OLGA BOAT AND FISHING TRIPS

and water sports and water Children and adults on board! Get to know the entire surroundings of the island of Mallorca, with its seabed, its coves, its fine sandy beaches, its islets, its fauna… There is a large number of companies on the island that organise boat excursions to spend an entertaining day and get to know the entire ecosystem of the region. There is also the possibility of getting to know the traditional fishing gear so that the little ones can feel like real fishermen. These are some of the proposals.

> Palma-Puerto-Bahía > > Can Pastilla Palma-Puerto-Bahía from (Club Náutico)-Cala Palma-Ses Illetes Blava-Cala Vella www.crucerosmarcopolo.com www.attractioncatamarans.com Marco Polo Cruises offers routes Everything you need to know about with the best of the nearby capital the sea, from a marina, and enjoying of Mallorca. the sea and Majorcan beaches.

> Palma-Portale > Can Pastilla-Cala Vella Vells-Cala Vella (speed boat) www.magic-catamarans.com www.pxboats.es Would you like to get to know the sea PX Boats offers you to enjoy the in an attractive and fast catamaran? Mediterranean Sea on board from all Plough the sea in a Formula 1. This is types of boats, such as an exciting the proposal of Magic Catamarans. speed boat or a brand-new sailing yacht. > Palma-Cala Blava and sunset > Velero Rafael Verdera www.attractioncatamarans.com www.rafaelverdera.com A sunset on Majorcan waters on Excursions on board a classic, care- Boat tours, water board a yacht is a luxury worth living. fully restored sailing ship, the oldest sports, travel by train in the Spanish fleet dating from 1841, > Palma-Cala and there is nothing better to feel like and tourist bus, wor- Blava-Cala Vella a real sea lion. www.attractioncatamarans.com kshops for the whole Full day or half day excursions, catering, perfect beaches to take a bath... family... What would Who can offer something better? And all this on board a catamaran, one of you like to start with? the fastest boats on the waves.

34 SAILING AND WATER SPORTS Mallorca is a true paradise for sports lovers of water sports, leisure and knowledge of the sea. Adults and children can choose from a wide range of proposals to enjoy the sea and the sun on board all kinds of ships. Here we show you some companies that offer this service:

> Escuela del Mar-Real Club Náutico de Palma www.rcnp.es Swimming pools, gym, restaurants, regatta school, canoeing school, Competition teams, lectures, concerts... In the middle of this large nautical centre is located in the bay of Palma.

> Escuela nacional de vela de Calanova (Sailing School) www.portcalanova.com/es This sailing school is located in the port of the same name and The yacht Rafael Verdera will transport the offers all kinds of proposals, from whole family to a seafaring past; something sailing to flyboard, jet ski, paddle surf, kayak... Port Calanova Puerto very special, which will bring back memories Mallorca is the perfect place to and which you will not forget. learn or improve the technique of dinghy sailing in Mallorca. Shall we cast off?

> Escuela de vela Club Náutico Portitxol www.cnportitxol.info/escuela-de- vela SWIMMING AND FISHING. EXCLUSIVE Would you like to learn how to sail SECRET TIPS ON MALLORCA while enjoying yourself with family or friends? This is just one of the many offers of this sailing club.

> CMSAP (Club Marítim Sant Antoni de la Platja) www.cmsap.com Spend a day at this sailing club in the bay of Palma, just 2 km from Palma airport. It offers a completely new experience.

> Bonaire Aquatic Paddle Surf, Kayak, Diving www.bonaireaquaticsports.com All water sports in groups and with the family or individually. Discover what you can experience in the www.pescaturismomallorca.com water! Fishing trips allow you to get to know the privileged surroundings of the Mallorcan > El Niño Surf Center: coast down to the last detail by the hands of Surf, Kitesurf, Windsurf fishermen. During these four-hour trips, the www.elninomallorca.com fishermen turn into extraordinary guides. Cabrera, Formentor or the mysterious coves Enjoy the water, the wind, and the and caves of our coast are some of the surfboards in the company of one destinations of our excursions, while our of the world’s most important surf guests enjoy fishing, the sight of dolphins or a swim in idyllic places. In most excursions a schools. meal with fresh fish is included. Book a whole boat and enjoy exclusively with a group of friends or family.

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Whether on a beautiful historic train or in a practical tourist bus, enjoy the island on wheels! TRAIN AND TOURIST BUS

> The Sóller Railway in response to the need to link these two important points of www.trendesoller.com geography. In 1911, the Maria-Luisa locomotive was the star of Enjoy this historic railway to the full with an attractive journey the line that you can experience now, more than a century la- through the Alfàbia Mountains. Feel like a true time traveller in ter, as a traveller with your family. Apart from the train itself, all a perfectly preserved train, with a wealth of details. It is a na- the places and landscapes through which the train travels are rrow-gauge railway, the width of an English yard - a very unusual very special: natural landscapes, a trip through the mountains, gauge today. Enjoy the history of this beautiful railway line that valleys, several tunnels... links Palma to the region of Sóller, whose work began in 1907 It is a historical and ecological experience for young and old.

> Tourist Bus www.city-ss.es/destinos/palma-de-mallorca Get on the Red Bus and discover Palma in comfort! The tourist bus will take you from the city centre to Bellver Castle, the Marivent Gardens or the Pilar i Joan Miró Foundation, passing by Paseo Marítimo. Enjoy the fresh breeze and fantastic views. You can also finish your visit with a boat trip in the waters of the Bay of Palma. The bus runs non-stop, every 15-20 minutes in high season, and a little less frequently outside high season, which allows you to organise your visit with complete freedom. Choose your route and bear in mind that on average each of the tourist bus proposals has between 10 and 20 stops. A perfect setting for a great day out. We recommend you plan your visit with the hop-on hop-off bus: the tourist bus offers a large number of stops on all routes. Each stop is dedicated to getting to know the main sights in each district. With this proposal you can get on or off the bus as often as you wish, so that you can organise your visit at your own pace. The company suggests that you first take the entire route to get a general idea of Palma and that you discover the city in greater depth. And all this in a very comfortable way.

36 The Sóller Railway is a railway from the early years of the 20th century with locomotives that have been running since 1912. The railway runs a beautiful route through our Tramuntana mountains. JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

37 shop of the Mallorcan jeweller Isabel Guarch.

> San Miguel This street will take you to the Plaza Mayor. In a small area you will find local and traditional shops, with the taste of times past. On your shop- TONI ADROVER LLINÀS ADROVER TONI ping day in the city, don’t miss this route: it is home to a large number of shoe shops, boutiques, national IN THE CITY and international brand shops... CENTRE OF PALMA stroll through the streets, enjoy the Stroll through the picturesque and shop windows and the taste of the narrow streets of the city centre and attentive and traditional trade. enjoy countless shops and places. Do you know the craft and gastronomy SHOPPING from Mallorca? There is nothing CENTRES Shopping better than to stroll around on a shopping day full of fun. These are the four neighbourhoods we recommend > Porto Pi Centro in the centre of Palma! Since 1995 it has been the main reference point in Palma in terms of > Borne shopping and fun. Its incomparable This street is the most important location in front of the port, on the and most visited area for shopping. promenade and its long history It offers luxury shops of the best contribute to its importance. In fact, brands, and in fact it is also the this shopping centre is very impor- “Street of Designers”, also known as tant for both tourists and residents the “golden mile” of the Palma. Rialto of Palma, as it houses shops of the Living, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Es- most important Spanish and inter- cada and Bvlgari. Or Boutique Uterqë, national companies. Children also located in the restored Ca N’Alomar have many options, such as leisure mansion. There are shops for every areas, Shops, family restaurants... at taste and budget on Borne Street. If your disposal. you are also a lover of architecture, OPENING HOURS: from 9 a.m. to 10 we recommend Zara’s shop, because p.m. Monday to Saturday; restaurants it is located in one of the most and cafés until closing time, 24-hour beautiful old buildings in the city, car park. which used to be the most important cinema in Palma. > Fan Mallorca Shopping > Jaime III It is the largest leisure and shop- Another important shopping area ping centre of the Carrefour Group and, before the Borne boom, the in Europe. It was designed like an reference district of the city. It is also open-air shopping centre, in Coll home to major brands to admire d’en Rabassa and two minutes from shop windows and indulge yourself, Palma airport. The shopping centre like Cartier or Lottuse, among many has everything: from shops with others. And if your thing is to stroll the most important brands to suit through a large department shop: all tastes and budgets, to leisure in this street you will find one of the facilities such as cinemas (Cines two buildings of El Corte Inglés in the Artesiete) and numerous family A day at the market, Mallorcan capital (the second, larger restaurants. one, is on Avenida de Alexandre OPENING HOURS: from 10am in the traditional Roselló). to 10pm Monday to Saturday, Jaume III is a neighbourhood where hypermarket, 9am to 10pm Monday you can go for a walk, compare to Saturday; leisure and catering esta- shops, in the bake- prices, go shopping... blishments: from 12pm to 00:30am from Sunday to Thursday and Friday, ries, in the shopping > Vía Verí Saturday and the evening before public holidays, from 12pm to 1:30am. centres... can be a Fashion fans and lovers of exclusive designs have their place of pilgrima- great opportunity ge in this district. You will be able to > Ocimax Palma Aficine discover important art galleries and fantastic interior design shops, such Leisure centre with restaurants, for young and old to as those of Holger Stewen, Bondian cinema and a computer and and Janer. Next to the Via Veri, you electronics shop. This is one of discover and enjoy will find lively streets with indepen- the cinema arenas of the Balearic dent shops that are worth a visit. For Islands. the island through its example, in Sant Nicolau and Costa OPENING HOURS: Monday to Fri- d’en Brossa, and in Plaça Mercat day, from 14:30 to 23:00; Saturdays, shop windows. you can find places like American 11:30 to 00:30; Sundays from 9:30 to Vintage y Essential, the men’s fashion 23:00 Friday and Saturday evening You deserve a gift! shop “La Principal” or the wonderful screenings until 1 am.

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Enjoy the emblematic shops in the city centre with your family.

EMBLEMATIC SHOPS The whole family is invited to enjoy the best of traditional and emblematic commerce - commerce that for decades has opened its doors to offer its best products to visitors. These are some of the most important emblematic places:

> Bar Bosch > Juguetería La Industrial Plaça Rei Joan Carles I, 6 Carrer Pas d’en Quint, 8 barbosch.es It is one of the last remaining traditional toy shops in Palma The bar was founded in 1936 and is famous for its “langostas” offering handmade games, such as board games and classic made of llonguet bread rolls and with the addition of local dolls. The counters are very peculiar and the whole shop is a products. paradise for children. A must.

> Can Joan de s’Aigo > La Pajarita Bombonería Carrer Sanç, 10 Carrer Sant Nicolau, 2 www.canjoandesaigo.com Sweets and chocolates in a shop where It is one of the city’s most traditional ice cream and chocolate both artisan chocolate products and traditional bakery shops, which looks back on 300 years of history. Here young products are produced according to the season: panellets, and old alike enjoy the quality of its handcrafted products: hot rosarios, monas de pascua (Easter cake), nougat... Delicious! chocolate, almond ice cream, horchata or the “cuartos” are the speciality of the shop. > Mimbrería Vidal > Colmado Santo Domingo Carrer Corderia, 26 / Carrer Hostals, 4 / Carrer Corderia, 13 This renowned company was founded in 1955. Three genera- Carrer Santo Domingo, 1 tions work with the same commitment to offer the best wic- Ancient grocery shop that has been selling typical local kerwork. The shop is specialised in wicker and esparto grass products (cold meats, liqueurs, cheese...) since 1886. A perfect articles of excellent quality, such as baskets, hats, carpets, place to buy a gift and enjoy the best Mallorcan flavours. made-to-measure curtains and cords. The staff also repairs chairs made of bulrush and totora. Handicraft in its purest form > Colmado La Montaña and a perfect place to learn about this craft. Carrer Jaume II, 27 > Churrería Rosaleda A small shop specialising in the sale of cheese and cold cuts and other typical products of Mallorca. The shop was founded Costa de la Pols, 12 in 1941, and as soon as you enter it, your mouth starts to water. It is the most famous “churrería” of the city. (“Churros” are a roll of lard fried in hot oil), which are dipped in hot chocolate. The restaurant is a must to start the day or to relax after a long day > Helados Paco of tourism and shopping. Carrer Benet Pons i Fàbregues, 18 His offer is handmade ice cream and frappés since the 40s. It currently has a second branch in Blanquerna Street

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Visit a traditional bakery and be tempted by the appetizing aromas and delicious pastry and bakery creations that have been made in Palma for several centuries.

TRADITIONAL BAKERIES Enjoy the best local cuisine with tasty offers that will appeal to all your senses. History, tradition, and cuisine in exquisite combination. These are the most famous ovens:

> Forn de la Glòria as “panades”, “cocarois” and “ensaimadas”. It is the perfect place Carrer Forn de la Glòria, 7 to get to know this traditional craft and enjoy the sweetest and most delicious products on the island. One of the oldest ovens in the town; its origin dates back to 1717. With an Art Nouveau aesthetic from the first years of the 20th century, the oven offers bread, kitchens, “ensaimadas” (pastries > Forn Fondo made from a sugared, fermented dough baked in the oven, often Carrer Unió, 15 with a filling of cream, pumpkin jam or chocolate)...The oven This is one of the oldest bakeries in town, mentioned in documents makes all these products by hand, using traditional utensils and as early as 1740. Its oven and the unique traditional pastries and following old recipes, keeping the local culture alive. craftsmanship are particularly worthy of mention. The bakery works with old recipes and respects the traditional and popular > Forn de la Pau calendar. For this reason, the oven always produces only the typical pastries for each season. A journey into the past with the palate. Carrer Pau, 12 Its fragrance has attracted young and old for almost 300 years. The > Forn La Mallorquina old oven is wood-fired and relies on traditional, handmade baking. The oven produces traditional products such as “llonguet” (bread Avinguda Joan March, 12 rolls), “panades”, “cocarois” (stuffed pastries) and “ensaimadas”)... The traditional bread is one of its irresistible gastronomic Once you are in the oven, you will find it hard to choose. products. This old oven is located on the ground floor of the Villa Juana Art Nouveau building. > Forn del Santo Cristo Carrer Peraires, 2 > Fornet de la Soca hornosantocristo.com Plaça Weyler, 9 This bakery has been delighting the inhabitants and visitors for The former Forn des Teatre is located in a 19th century building. a whole century. The first shop of this kiln is located in the calle The Art Nouveau façade, a listed building, has a high artistic Paraires; but it has two more in Palma (Palma (Sant Miquel and value. It is a beautiful, historic shop that has also recovered the Marqués del Palmer). The oven is particularly famous for its traditional Mallorcan baking recipes. pastries and products typical of Mallorca, and the “ensaimada” is the star of its range. Simply delicious! > Horno San Antonio

Plaça de Sant Antoni, 6 > Forn d’es Recó The perfect place in the centre of Palma to enjoy traditional Carrer Can Sales, 4 Mallorcan pastries. The oven has been delighting young and old It is a small shop that produces traditional Mallorcan pastries such since 1936. What will you try today?

40 MARKETS This is another way to enjoy shopping with a lot of local and traditional flavour. Palma offers you several markets to buy the best products at affordable prices.

> Santa Catalina strength, the market offers numerous bars and restaurants, You should not miss this market. Santa Catalina is the meeting cafeterias and a place where events are organised. place for the bohemian people of Palma. The district is famous The market also has a supermarket and other shops, such as for its market, but also for its restaurants and bars, which are florists, newsagent, hairdresser, locksmith, and shoemaker... “in” throughout the province. Life in the neighbourhood is even a library and a “games counter” so that children can have concentrated in the “plaza del mercado” (market square) and fun while their parents shop. nearby streets full of small shops, bars and restaurants. The OPENING HOURS: Monday to Thursday, 7 to 14:30; Saturday whole district itself is a sight to admire: it is like a village in the 7 to 15; Sunday closed. middle of the big city, with a mixture of old and modern styles and ways of life. The district owes its name to the former Santa > Mercado Municipal de Pere Garau Catalina de Alexandria hospital (patron saint of merchants and sailors). Not for nothing was this neighbourhood, which is close In the Levante district is the Mercado Municipal de Pere Garau, to the sea, the quarter of fishermen and sailors. The market was in the district of the same name. It is one of the most popular built in 1920 and is the oldest gastronomic market in the city. The and multicultural markets in the city, and also one of the ol- market is full of meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables ...but also has a dest, as it was opened as a wholesale market in the 1940s. It is rich gourmet offer. Its produce is much sought after in the best worth a visit, as it has many stalls, especially of fresh produce kitchens of the island. and specialities: Bread shop, bakery, fruit and vegetable stalls, meat and fish shops, sausages and ready-made meals, as well OPENING HOURS: Monday to Saturday, 8 - 14 hrs; closed on as bars and other shops, such as florists and small craftsmen. Sundays. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays there is also an open- air market which attracts many visitors. The street then fills > Mercado del Olivar with life and flavours. A real experience! In the heart of Palma, near the Plaza de España, is the Mercado OPENING HOURS:Mondays, from 6 to 14:30; Tuesdays, del Olivar, in the square of the same name. It is a traditional mar- Thursdays, and Fridays 5 to 15; Wednesdays from 6 to 14:30; ket with the best fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, seafood, Saturdays from 6 to 16. Closed on Sundays. cheese, and cold cuts, along with a rich gastronomy offer. It is a perfect place to stroll with the family and enjoy the traditional trade, its proximity, and the freshness of its products. The market offers not only products from the orchards and vegetable gardens, meat, and fish, but also a rich gastronomic offer, with oys- IRENE DAUDÉN CARRETERO DAUDÉN IRENE ters, sushi, champagne, wines, and liqueurs. And to regain your The markets combine the flavours of traditional and local commerce; they are the perfect place to explo- re the city with the family. IRENE DAUDÉN CARRETERO DAUDÉN IRENE

41 Family Hotels Family MARÍA BALAGUER LLAGOSTERA BALAGUER MARÍA

PALMA CITY > ES PRINCEP ***** Carrer de Bala Roja, 1 > GRAN MELIÁ Tel.: 971 72 00 00 GL VICTORIA ***** www.esprincep.com Carrer Juan Miró, 21 Tel.: 971 73 25 42 > GLORIA DE SANT www.melia.com/es JAUME ***** Carrer Sant Jaume, 18 > ANTIGUA PALMA ***** Tel.: 971 71 79 97 Carrer del Sol, 1 www.gloriasantjaume.com Tel.: 971 46 04 62 www.hotelantiguapalma.com > GPRO VALPARAÍSO PALACE ***** > CALATRAVA BOUTIQUE Carrer Francisco Vidal Sureda, 23 HOTEL ***** Tel.: 971 40 03 00 Plaça Llorenç Villalonga, 8 www.gprovalparaiso.com Tel.: 971 72 81 10 www.boutiquehotelcalatrava.com > PALACIO CA SA GALESA ***** > CAN ALOMAR Carrer Miramar, 8 LUXURY BOUTIQUE Tel.: 971 71 54 00 HOTEL ***** www.palaciocasagalesa.com Carrer Sant Feliu, 1 Tel.: 871 59 20 02 > PALACIO CAN www.boutiquehotelcanalomar.com MARQUES TIH ***** Carrer Apuntadores, 15 Boutique hotels, > CAN CERA ***** Tel.: 871 52 02 90 Carrer Convent San Francesc, 8 palaciocanmarques.com seaside resorts, city Tel.: 971 71 50 12 www.cancerahotel.com > SANT FRANCESC hotels... Countless HOTEL SINGULAR ***** > CAPPUCCINO ***** Plaça Sant Francesc, 5 options await you in Plaça de Cort, s/n Tel.: 971 49 50 00 Tel.: 871 03 74 37 www.hotelsantfrancesc.com all of them leisure www.hotelcappuccino.com > SANT JAUME time, so that you can > EL LLORENÇ PARC BOUTIQUE HOTEL ***** DEL MAR ***** Carrer Sant Jaume, 22 make the most of Plaça Llorenç Villalonga, 4 Tel.: 871 57 55 25 Tel.: 971 67 77 70 www.boutiquehotelsantjaume.com/ your holiday www.ellorenc.com index.php/es/

42 > SHERATON MALLORCA > BASILICA **** > ISLA ARABELLA GOLF Carrer Can Troncoso, 3 MALLORCA **** HOTEL ***** Tel.: 871 53 50 04 Plaça Almirante Churruca, 5 Carrer Vinagrella, s/n. Urb. Son Vida www.hotelbasilica.com/es Tel.: 971 28 12 00 Tel.: 971 78 71 00 www.islamallorca.com www.sheratonmallorcagolfhotel.com > BRONDO ARCHITECT HOTEL **** > HESPERIA CIUDAD > SUMMUM PRIME Carrer Can Brondo, 4 DE MALLORCA **** BOUTIQUE Tel.: 971 72 05 07 Carrer Francisco Vidal Sureda, 24 HOTEL ***** www.brondoarchitecthotel.com Tel.: 971 70 13 06 Carrer de la Concepción, 26 www.hesperia.com/es/es Tel.: 971 87 58 37 > CIUTAT JARDÍ **** www.hotelsummum.com Carrer Isla de Malta, 14 > NOU BALEARES **** SUP Tel.: 971 26 00 07 Plaça de las columnas, s/n > BOHOTEL **** www.hciutatj.com Tel.: 971 275 447 Carrer Sant Joan, 6 www.noubaleares.com Tel.: 971 71 59 82 > CONTINENTAL **** www.bohotel.com Carrer Industria, 10 > PALLADIUM **** SUP Tel.: 971 78 01 00 Passeig Mallorca, 40 > CORT **** www.hotelcontinentalmallorca.com Tel.: 971 71 28 41 Plaça de Cort, 11 www.hotelpalladium.com Tel.: 971 21 33 00 > DALT MURADA TIH **** www.hotelcort.com Carrer Almudaina, 6 > PALMA BELLVER Tel.: 971 42 53 00 BY MELIÁ **** > ICON ROSETO BY PETIT SUP www.daltmurada.com Passeig Marítim, 11 PALACE **** Tel.: 971 73 51 42 Carrer Can Campaner, 6 > EUROPE PLAYA www.melia.com/es Tel.: 971 21 27 00 MARINA **** www.petitpalace.com/es/hoteles/ Passeig Illetas, 68 > PALMA SUITES AH **** mallorca-centro/icon-roseto Tel.: 922 68 28 11 (Central) Plaça Mercadal, 8 www.europe-hotels.org Tel.: 971 72 79 00 > MELIÁ PALMA SUP www.palma-suites.com BAY **** > EUROSTARS Carrer Felicià Fuster, 4 MARIVENT > PORTIXOL **** Tel.: 900 37 32 54 (MIRABLAU) **** Carrer Sirena, 27 - El Molinar www.melia.com/es Carrer Dina Moore, 6 Tel.: 971 27 18 00 Tel.: 971 57 60 90 www.portixol.com > NAKAR SUP www.mirablauhotel.com HOTEL **** > PROTUR NAISA **** Avinguda Jaime III, 21 > FELIZ **** Carrer de Simó Ballester, 6 Tel.: 971 72 02 23 Avinguda Joan Miró, 74 Tel.: 971 21 17 46 www.nakarhotel.com Tel.: 971 28 88 47 protur-hotels.com/hoteles-en- www.hotelfeliz.com mallorca/protur-naisa-palma > POSADA TERRA SUP SANTA **** > HM > PUROHOTEL **** Carrer Posada Terra Santa, 5 BALANGUERA **** Carrer Montenegro, 12 Tel.: 971 21 47 42 Carrer de la Balanguera, 37 Tel.: 971 42 54 50 www.posadaterrasanta.com Tel.: 971 45 61 52 www.purohotel.com SUP www.hmbalanguera.com > TRES **** > SANTA CLARA **** Carrer Apuntadores, 3 > HM JAIME III **** Carrer San Alonso, 16 Tel.: 971 71 73 33 Passeig Mallorca, 14b Tel.: 971 72 92 31 www.hoteltres.com Tel.: 971 72 59 43 www.santaclarahotel.es www.hmjaimeiii.com > AC CIUTAT > UR M HOUSE **** DE PALMA **** > HOSTAL CUBA **** Carrer Maçanet, 1 Plaça Puente, 3 Carrer San Magín, 1 Tel.: 971 21 48 48 Tel.: 971 22 23 00 Tel.: 971 45 22 37 www.mhousehotel.com www.espanol.marriott.com/ www.hotelhostalcuba.com hotels/travel/pmima-ac-hotel- > ABELUX ** ciutat-de-palma > INNSIDE PALMA Carrer Ramón Muntaner, 30 CENTER **** > ALMUDAINA **** Tel.: 971 75 08 40 Carrer Font i Monteros, 23 www.hotelabelux.es Avinguda Jaime III, 9 Tel.: 971 17 02 00 Tel.: 971 72 73 40 www.melia.com/es/hoteles/ > BORN ** www.hotelalmudaina.com espana/mallorca/innside- Carrer Sant Jaume, 3 palma-center/index.htm > ARMADAMS **** Tel.: 971 71 29 42 www.hotelborn.com Carrer Marqués de la Cenia, 34 Tel.: 971 22 21 21 www.hotelarmadams.com

43 HOTELS WITH SPECIAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

> CAN BORDOY *****GL > BQ AUGUSTA > PALAU SA FONT **** Carrer Compte de Barcelona, 15 APARTAMENTOS 4LL Carrer Apuntadores, 36 Tel.: 871 87 12 02 Camí Corp Marí, 22 Tel.: 971 71 22 77 www.canbordoy.com Tel.: 971 70 08 13 www.palausafont.com www.bqhoteles.com/es/Hoteles/Mallor- > NIXE PALACE ***** ca-Palma/BQ-Augusta-Hotel > UR PORTOFINO **** Avinguda Joan Miró, 269 Carrer Trafalgar, 24 Tel.: 971 70 08 88 > COSTA AZUL **** Tel.: 971 26 04 64 www.h-santos.es/hoteles/Hotel-Mallor- Passeig Marítim, 7 www.urhotels.com/es/hotel-ur-portofi- ca-Nixe-Palace/ Tel.: 971 73 19 40 no-mallorca.html www.hotelcostaazul.es > HOTEL SON VIDA ***** > ZURBARÁN ***SUP Carrer Vinagrella, s/n. > FIL SUITES TIH **** Carrer José Villalonga, 16 Urb. Son Vida Carrer Ferreria, 14 Tel.: 971 22 17 71 Tel.: 971 49 34 93 Tel.: 971 50 80 37 www.hotelzurbaranpalma.com www.hotelsonvida.com www.filsuites.com > AMIC HORIZONTE *** > INNSIDE PALMA > JOAN MIRO MUSEUM SUP Carrer Vista Alegre, 1 BOSQUE **** HOTEL **** Tel.: 971 40 06 61 Carrer Camilo José Cela, 5 Carrer Bartolomé Fons, 8 www.hotelamichorizonte.com/es Tel.: 971 73 44 45 Tel.: 971 40 52 01 www.melia.com/es www.hoteljoanmiro.com > ABELAY **

SUP Carrer de Pablo Iglesias, 49 > SARATOGA **** MELIÁ PALMA MARINA Tel.: 971 75 60 34 Passeig Mallorca, 6 (ANTIGUO PALAS www.hotelabelay.es Tel.: 971 72 72 40 ATENEA) **** www.hotelsaratoga.es Passeig Marítim, 29 Tel.: 971 28 14 00 > ART HOTEL www.melia.com/es PALMA **** Costa d’en Sintes, 6 Tel.: 871 60 00 30 www.artpalmahotel.com

PALMA BEACH > LAS ARENAS HOTEL **** > BARI ** Can Pastilla Carrer Tit Livi, 14 Carrer Bellamar, 16 Tel.: 971 26 07 50 Tel.: 971 26 09 66 www.areneshotel.eu www.hotelbari-palma.com > BQ AGUAMARINA BOUTIQUE HOTEL **** > NAUTIC HOTEL Carrer Sant Antoni de la Platja, 41 & SPA **** Ciutat Jardí Tel.: 971 26 16 62 Carrer Virgili, 24 www.bqhoteles.com Tel.: 971 26 01 62 > CIUTAT JARDÍ **** nautichotel.eu Carrer Illa de Malta, 14 > BQ APOLO **** Tel.: 971 746070 Carrer Miquel Massutí, 28 > AMIC GALA *** www.hotelciutatj.es Tel.: 971 26 25 00 Carrer Xabec, 5 www.bqhoteles.com Tel.: 971 26 08 12 www.hotelamicgala.com Playa de Palma > BG JAVA **** Carrer Goleta, 6 > BALEAR *** > HIPOTELS PLAYA Tel.: 971 26 27 76 Avinguda Bartomeu Riutort, 18 DE PALMA PALACE ***** www.hotel-java.bghotels.com Tel.: 971 26 12 12 Avinguda Fra Joan Llabrés, s/n www.hotelbalear.com Tel.: 971 26 05 28 > DELFÍN www.hipotels.com APARTAMENTOS **** > HELIOS MALLORCA *** Avinguda Bartomeu Riutort, 59 Carrer Caravel·la, 7 > IBEROSTAR Tel.: 971 26 75 14 Tel.: 971 26 42 50 SELECTION PLAYA apartamentsdelfin.com www.hoteleshelios.com DE PALMA ***** Carrer Marbella, 36 > FONTANELLAS > ISLA DEL SOL Tel.: 971 26 64 50 PLAYA **** APARTAMENTOS *** www.iberostar.com Carrer Caravel·la, s/n Carrer Pins, 5 Tel.: 971 264829 Tel.: 971 26 15 62 www.aparthotelfontanellas.com www.apartamentosisladelsol.com

44 > GRUPOTEL PLAYA > GRUPOTEL TAURUS > PABISA BALI **** DE PALMA SUITES PARK **** Carrer Pare Bartomeu Salvà, 18 & SPA ****SUP Avinguda Amèrica, 7 Tel.: 971 26 27 00 Ramal Ca Na Gabriela, 4 Tel.: 971 26 25 50 www.pabisa.com Tel.: 971 49 40 40 www.grupotel.com www.grupotel.com > PABISA CHICO **** > HIPOTELS GRAN PLAYA Camí de les Meravelles, 9 > OBELISCO ****SUP DE PALMA **** Tel.: 971 49 03 63 Camí de les Meravelles, 10 Avinguda Fra Joan Llabrés, s/n www.pabisa.com Tel.: 971 26 02 50 Tel.: 971 26 80 45 www.hotelobelisco.com www.hipotels.com > PARADISO GARDEN **** Carrer Perla, 28 > PLAYA GOLF ****SUP > HM GRAN FIESTA **** Tel.: 971 26 06 16 Carretera Arenal, 45 Carrer Marbella, 28 www.paradisogarden.com Tel.: 971 26 26 50 Tel.: 971 26 31 24 www.hotelplayagolf.com www.hmgranfiesta.com > PRÍNCIPE **** Avinguda Son Rigo, 14 > ALLSUN CRISTÓBAL > HM TROPICAL **** Tel.: 971 26 00 12 COLÓN **** Carrer Marbella, 16 www.elprincipehotel.com Carrer Parcel·les, 13 Tel.: 971 26 21 50 Tel.: 971 74 40 00 www.hmtropical.com > SANT JORDI **** www.alltours.de Carrer Grua, 5 > HSM GOLDEN PLAYA **** Tel.: 971 26 23 71 > ALLSUN PIL·LARÍ Carrer Marbella, 14 www.hotelamicgala.com PLAYA **** Tel.: 971 26 29 00 Carrer Marbella, 24 www.saintmichel.net > TIMOR **** Tel.: 971 26 52 00 Carrer Montemar, 12 www.alltours.de > LEMAN **** Tel.: 971 26 31 36 Avinguda Son Rigo, 6 hoteltimor.com > BG CABALLERO **** Tel.: 971 26 07 12 Carrer Neopàtria, 3 www.hotel-leman.com > METROPOLITAN Tel.: 971 26 00 50 PLAYA ***SUP www.hotel-caballero.bghotels.com > LEMAN Carrer Mar d’Aral, 6 APARTAMENTOS **** Tel.: 971 26 12 00 > BG PAMPLONA **** Avinguda Son Rigo, 6 www.hmetropolitan.com Carrer Neopàtria, s/n Tel.: 971 26 07 12 Tel.: 971 26 49 00 www.hotel-leman.com > PABISA ORLANDO www.pamplona.bghotels.com APARTAMENTOS ***SUP > LUXOR HOTEL **** Carrer Canyes, 15 > COSMOPOLITAN **** Avinguda Son Rigo, 21 Tel.: 971 49 20 61 Carrer Mar d’Aral, 4 Tel.: 971 26 05 12 www.pabisa.com Tel.: 971 26 11 00 www.hotelluxor.com www.hotelcosmopolitan.com > MYSEAHOUSE > GRUPOTEL ORIENT **** NEPTUNO **** Carrer Duna, 3 Carrer Llaüt, 34 You have the choice: a hotel Tel.: 971 26 18 50 Tel.: 971 26 65 50 in the heart of the city, but www.grupotel.com www.myseahouseneptuno.com always close to the sea, or a hotel on the beach. Whatever your choice, you and your family will enjoy accommodation of the highest quality and comfort. CLAUDIO FILACCHIONI CLAUDIO

45 > PABISA SOFÍA ***SUP > JADE > TRES TORRES Carrer Sant Ramon Nonat, 14 APARTAMENTOS *** APARTAMENTOS *** Tel.: 971 26 16 73 Carrer Agustí Catany, 8 Carrer Trobadors, 5 www.pabisa.com Tel.: 971 26 06 62 Tel.: 971 26 94 64 www.apartamentosjade.com www.apartamentostrestorres.com > BOREAL *** Carrer Mar Jònica, 9 > OLEANDER *** > VISTA ODÍN *** Tel.: 971 26 21 12 Carrer D’Acaia, 12 Carrer Mar d’Aral, 13 www.hboreal.com Tel.: 971 26 48 50 Tel.: 971 26 27 28 www.hoteloleander.com www.vistaodin.com > DON MIGUEL PLAYA *** Carrer Mar del Japó, 2 > PLAYASOL PALMA > HOUM NETS ** Tel.: 971 26 60 69 CACTUS *** Carrer Villagarcía de Arosa, 8 www.donmiguelhotel.com Carrer Acapulco, 26 Tel.: 971 49 15 11 Tel.: 971 26 29 32 www.houmhotels.com > HSM VENUS PLAYA *** www.hotelpalmaplaya-mallorca.com Carrer Villagarcía de Arosa, 24 > RAXA ** Tel.: 971 26 02 00 > TENT CAPI PLAYA *** Carrer Garsa, 14 www.saintmichel.net Carrer Costa Brava, 4 Tel.: 971 26 32 32 Tel.: 971 74 61 00 www.hotelraxa.es www.tenthotels.com

HOTELS WITH SPECIAL SERVICES FOR FAMILIES

HOUM PLAZA SON RIGO **** HM AYRON PARK MLL PALMA BAY *** Carrer Villagarcía de Arosa, 8 APARTAMENTOS ***** Carrer Bartomeu Calafell, 23 Tel.: 971 49 15 11 Carrer Trasimé, 7 Tel.: 971 26 13 90 www.houmhotels.com Tel.: 971 26 06 50 www.mllhotels.com www.hmayronpark.com IBEROSTAR CRISTINA **** PLANET ONE HOTEL *** Carrer Bartomeu Xamena, s/n AYA **** Carrer Trasimé, 26 Tel.: 971 49 22 11 Carretera Arenal, 60 Tel.: 971 74 54 83 www.iberostar.com Tel.: 971 26 04 50 planet-one-hotel.com www.hotelaya.com OCCIDENTAL PLAYA DE RIUTORT *** PALMA **** HISPANIA **** Carrer Bartomeu Calafell, 13 Avinguda Fra Joan Llabrés, 16 Carrer Aguamarina, 3 Tel.: 971 26 51 50 Tel.: 971 26 17 00 Tel.: 971 26 05 62 hotelriutort.com www.barcelo.com www.hotel-hispania.com TENT PLAYA RIU BRAVO **** HM DUNAS BLANCAS **** DE PALMA *** Carrer Missió de San Diego, 4 Carrer Trasimé, 12 Carrer Tamarells, s/n Tel.: 971 26 63 00 Tel.: 971 26 08 00 Tel.: 971 74 39 49 www.riu.com www.hmdunasblancas.com www.tenthotels.com RIU CONCORDIA **** IRIS *** PEGASUS ** Camí de les Meravelles, 8 Carrer Amílcar, 3 Carrer Gaspar Rullán, 24 Tel.: 971 26 22 50 Tel.: 971 26 03 50 Tel.: 971 74 39 16 www.riu.com www.hotelirismallorca.com PLAYA SOL ** RIU FESTIVAL **** MARINA PLAYA Carretera Militar, 244 Camí de les Meravelles, 7 DE PALMA *** Tel.: 971 49 40 06 Tel.: 971 26 62 00 Carrer Tòquio, 2 www.playasol-mallorca.com www.riu.com Tel.: 971 26 11 11 www.hotelmarinaplaya.com DON JUAN RIU PLAYA PARK **** APARTAMENTOS * Carrer Pare Bartomeu MLL COPACABANA Carrer Canonge Mateu Rotger, 34 Salvà, 15 BAY *** Tel.: 971 26 27 58 Tel.: 971 26 19 50 Carrer Bartomeu Calafell, 23 www.riu.com Tel.: 971 26 13 90 PLAYA DE PALMA * www.mllhotels.com Carrer Ferran Alzamora, 10 Tel.: 971 49 01 81 S’Arenal de Palma MLL HABANA BAY *** Carrer Bartomeu Calafell, 23 HM AYRON PARK ***** Tel.: 971 26 13 90 Carrer Trasimé, 7 www.mllhotels.com Tel.: 971 26 06 50 www.hmayronpark.com

46 JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

47 Palma is a well-connected city, with many options for getting around in it. All these options are sustainable and environmentally friendly JOSÉ TALTAVULL JOSÉ

48 BUS AND TRAIN The Palma Municipal Transport Company (EMT) provides mobility throughout the municipality, with 34 bus lines. Connections with other municipalities on the island are provided by the intercity bus and train service (TIB). Its main railway station is located in Plaça d’Espanya, where it also has a metro station. It is a practical, clean and sustainable means of transport.

> City buses • Palma beach by motorway: line 25 • Plaça Columnes-Palma Centro-Ses These are the main bus lines from llletes/Cala Comtessa :: Line 4 tourist interest: To the main shopping To the airport and port centres and cinemas •Airport-Palma Centre-Passeig •Ocimax: Line 12 Mallorca: Line A1 •Fan Mallorca Shopping: Line 23 from •Arenal Airport: Line A2 the Plaza de España or line 31 from Of tourist interest Porta de Sant Antoni •Visit of the historical centre: Line 2 •Porto Pi Shopping centre: line 4 •Can Pastilla-Plaza de la Reina: Line 35 www.emtpalma.es •Miró Foundation: lines 4 and 46 •Castell de Bellver Castle: Line 4 (to > Intercity buses Plaza Gomila) •Marivent Palace: Line 4 The intercity buses connect the city •San Carlos Castle: Line 1 of Palma with the rest of Mallorca’s •Pueblo Español: Line 47 municipalities. •S’Escorxador-Mercado de San Juan: www.tib.org Line 12 > Railway To the main beaches •Playa de Palma-Plaza de España: The railway connects the city of Pal- Line 35 ma with the cities of Marratxí, Inca, Sa •San Agustín (Cala Mayor): Line 20 Pobla and Manacor. www.trensfm.com TAXI There are 68 taxi stops in Palma. There are stops in the shopping centres, passenger stations, places of interest, resorts, etc. On the go in Palma They cover a large number of companies to facilitate your movements. These are the available companies:

TAXI TELÉFONO NTAXI Phone: 871 10 03 78 Phone: 971 74 37 37 – 971 74 40 50 www.ntaxiapp.com www.taxitelefono.com Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, German, and French. and German. SERVICIO TAXI TOUR RADIO-TAXI CIUTAT Three tourist routes to discover the Palma is a perfectly Phone: 971 75 54 40 – 971 20 12 12 real una true Palma with the best www.radiotaxiciutat.com local guides: connected city that Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, to discover: German, and Italian. • Route 1: Starting on the promenade, moves in a sustaina- passing La Lonja or the Palacio TAXIS PALMA RADIO Episcopal and ending in the patios ble way. The city has Phone: 971 40 14 14 of Palma (1 hour) www.taxispalmaradio.com • Route 2: All the destinations on bus and train lines Languages: Catalan, Spanish and Route 1 plus the Bellver Castle and English. the Pueblo Español (2 hours) that perfectly con- • Route 3: All the destinations on Rou- FONO & TELE TAXI nect all the districts te 2 plus the Coliseo Balearic and Phone: 971 20 09 00 Playa de Palma beach (3 hours) www.fonoteletaxi.es of the city and the Languages: Catalan and Spanish. capital with the rest of the island. The BICYCLE Few activities are healthier and allow better enjoyment of the environment cycle paths allow than riding a bicycle. Cycling is a real luxury in Palma. The city has more than 82 kilometres of cycle paths. Users can use their own bicycles or go to one of the healthy and clean many bike hire shops or use the public BiciPalma service. There are more than 2,800 parking spaces in the city. transport... with fun Get on your bike! www.mobipalma.mobi for the whole family.

49 50 SURROUNDINGS OF PALMA

Experiencing the island

The Mallorcan capital is just one of the major attractions of this privileged island in the Medi- terranean. There are so many places to visit and opportunities to enjoy adventures with the family that are surprising. We invite you to discover Mallorca. Do you feel like it?

51 Palma, the gateway to the Serra de Tramuntana mountains In addition to its many monuments and its strong perso- cally, it is located in the northwest of the island of Mallorca nality forged over the centuries, Palma is a beautiful city and reaches 1445 metres at its highest point. In terms that represents the transition between the Mediterranean of its surface area, this mountain range extends over a and the Tramuntana mountains. This is a perfect mountain length of around 90 kilometres, with a maximum width of spur to enjoy nature, outdoor activities, and adventure, all around 15 kilometres, making it perfect for long-distance within easy reach of the city and with adequate transport routes or experiences lasting several days. If you want to links. The Serra de Tramuntana is a UNESCO World know more about the Serra de Tramuntana, its routes and Heritage Site in the category of Cultural Landscape, a activities, visit distinction that shows that we are dealing with a mountain range of unique wealth. It is not for nothing that it is the www.serradetramuntana.net. main mountain range of the Balearic Islands. Geographi-

The Tramuntana is an internationally recognised true natural treasure; the mountains offer the opportunity to spend a day with the family in the open countryside. What are you waiting for to discover the flora and fauna of the mountains?

52 What can you do in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains?

Hiking. In the mountains there is a wide range of hiking routes for families: safe, perfectly signposted and with different levels of difficulty. Which route will you take today? To plan your routes and choose the best options for young and old, there is nothing better than visiting the websiteswww.infomallorca.net, www.turisme- petit.com or www.pequepaginas.com

Hiking is one of the most attractive ways to enjoy the Serra de Tra- muntana mountains, with routes of different levels of difficulty for young and old.

Visiting hidden villages. The mountains of this sierra are home to small and surprising villages such as Valldemossa, Deià or Fornalutx, considered Spain´s most beautiful village. FUNDACIÓ MALLORCA TURISME MALLORCA FUNDACIÓ Get to know countless towns and villages with traditional flair to enjoy the real Mallorca.

Stay overnight in a mountain hut.Scattered all over the island of Mallorca, there are perfectly designated and equipped mountain huts. Visit www.balearsnatura.com to choose your accommodation. FUNDACIÓ MALLORCA TURISME MALLORCA FUNDACIÓ Would you like to end your day of discovery in a real mountain hut? You are lucky: there are many of them on Mallorca.

Discover the wonderful gardens of Raixa and Alfàbia. The Raixa Gardens are located in Bun- yola. They are of Arabic origin and have grown and developed. They contain archaeological finds that offer a surprising glimpse into history. www.( raixa.net). The Alfàbia Gardens are also of Arabic FUNDACIÓ MALLORCA TURISME MALLORCA FUNDACIÓ origin. Its houses are Gothic, with a distinct rural and fortified character. A tower was built in the The Arab influence on the island can be seen 16th century and in the 18th century the baroque in the beautiful, centuries-old gardens. They elements that now characterise the buildings were added. (www.jardinesdealfabia.com) combine flora, fauna, and the most beautiful These are two wonderful options for spending a architecture. The gardens are true oases to day in the country with the family. relax and enjoy the open air.

53 paradise for children, who can get in A day in the touch with nature and experience a thousand and one adventures in a Archipiélago protected natural area. The highlight is a boat trip to the famous “Cueva de Cabrera Azul” (Blue Grotto). INFORMATION: Boat trips to National Park Cabrera

Would you like to take a boat trip to www.excursionsacabrera.es a small island to enjoy the sea and www.marcabrera.es beautiful landscapes? Do not hesitate! start right at the beginning. The best INFORMATION: Cabrera is your destination. The Ar- way to get to the island of Cabrera is Cabrera National Park chipiélago de Cabrera National Park by one of the boats that leave every 971 177 641 – Office is made up of 19 islets located just day from Colonia de Sant Jordi during Tel.:971 656 282 – Interpretation ten kilometres from the coast of Ma- the summer. Upon arrival, the visitor Centre llorca and its waters. This small and can discover the flora and fauna on beautiful group of islets was declared land and in the water, while enjoying www.cvcabrera.es a National Park in 1991, and since that the sun and the breeze. You can en- www.balearsnatura.com year the archipelago has remained joy truly beautiful coves and beaches. practically intact. On the islands, After a refreshing swim, you can take nature is the mistress. But the islands different hiking routes or discover can be visited with due respect. The the history of the island. It has a lot surprises of this unforgettable day to offer the visitor. The island is a true

of pottery is still alive, and the red and Ros Abelló 45, Sa Roca Llisa 24, Ca Ruta del Barro white clay combine to create filigree Na Margalida, Sa Roca Llisa P26, Can ceramic pieces. Pots, vases, plates ... Vent, Cas Canonge, Ca n’Antònia, Pere de Pórtol These proposals include the famous Coll, L’Albelló-Es Porxet, Sa Penya, Ca siurells, musical instruments with clay Bernadí and Can Vich. (Clay Route) figures with a pipe characteristic of INFORMATION: the popular ceramics of Mallorca. You www.illesbalears.trave An interesting and enjoyable day in will learn how they are made: after www.visit.marratxi.es the Palma area is to get to know its drying in the oven, they are painted www.camadobet.com pottery tradition and see how this white and then they are given green craft has developed over the last 300 and red lines. Siurells can be from a Museu del Fang years. You can visit different places, few centimetres to over a metre in Phone.: 971 79 76 24 and also get to know the Museu del size and generally represent human OPENING HOURS: Tuesdays to Fang (Clay Museum). In Marratxí figures, animals, or mythical crea- Fridays, from 9 to 14 hrs. Closed in you will find the Pórtol and Sa tures. The route starts at the Museu August Cabaneta villages. Here the tradition del Fang (Clay Museum), where you can learn all about this craft. The PRICE: Free entrance. museum is located in a restored mill - Molí de Sa Cabaneta - and focuses on the traditional pottery of the island. Afterwards you can visit the recommended pottery workshops: Can Bernadí Nou, Ca Madò Bet, la Escuela Municipal de Cerámica, Son

thout mortar, with a central chamber, Archaeological an entrance, and, in general, a pillar to support the ceiling. Usually the stone heritage slabs of the ceilings have disappeared. The archaeological site of Capocorb History, archaeology, culture, art, Vell, in Llucmajor, is one of the best society... Mallorca has an extensive preserved and largest Talayotic archaeological heritage of the settlements on Mallorca. The first pre-Talayotic and Talayotic period excavations were undertaken as early on Thursdays, no public holidays. (before our era), which extends over as 1918. The site consists of several PRICE: 3 €. the entire island. A very interesting talaiots with several chambers. The proposal for the whole family is a visit Puig de Sa Morisca site is the most Parque arqueológico Puig to the various finds. The most im- important prehistoric site in Calvià. de Sa Morisca portant Proposals, which are located The site enjoyed intensive relations OPENING HOURS: Open daily. near Palma, are the archaeological and exchange with the Phoenicians. sites of Capocorb Vell, in Llucmajor, Its cultural and historical value is PREIS: Free entrance. and Puig de Sa Morisca, in Calvià. The invaluable, as is its interest. pre-Talayotic period (2500-1400 BC) left us with few traces of buildings, INFORMATION: but numerous burial sites: artificial www.illesbalears.travel caves and dolmen tombs. The Talayo- tic period (1300-123 B.C.) in turn left Poblado de Capocorb Vell us the cyclopean monuments called OPENING HOURS: From Monday to talaiots. These are stone buildings wi- Sunday, from 10.00 to 17.00; closed

54 The Archipiélago de Cabrera National Park consists of a total of 19 islets located just ten kilometres from the south coast of the island of Mallorca. FUNDACIÓ MALLORCA TURISME MALLORCA FUNDACIÓ

55 FUN AND LEISURE NEAR PALMA > eKarts KARTING MALLORCA www.ekarts.es

We invite you to discover e-Karts, an amazing amusement park where guaranteed fun and excitement with family and friends. Feel the adrenaline as you drive an electric go-kart at top speed on a technically demanding, daring and closed track that invites you to compete. Learn to drive an e-Kart; you will quickly become an expert who can race with others. Spend a day at speed, adrenaline... and much fun! OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday, from 14 to 22 hrs; Satur- days and Sundays, from 11 hrs in the morning to 22 hrs PRICE: E-Storm race (up to 12 years old), 16 Euro; E-Storm competition (up to 12 years old), 43 Euro > JUNGLE PARC www.jungleparc.es

It is time for an ideal activity for the whole family. Here you can experience a fun mixture of sport, adventure, and nature. Parti- cipants take part in an adventure at altitude, moving from tree to tree in complete safety with a rope slide, bridges, swings... The site also has large green areas for a big day. HOW TO GO TO THE PARK: Bus, lines 104 and 110B. OPENING HOURS: Variable every month. Please check the website. PRICE: Ticket Explorer, 19 euros; Extreme, 19 euros; Pirates, 14 euros.

> KARTING MAGALUF-COMPETITION www.kartingmagaluf.com > FANTASY GOLF www.golffantasia.com The whole world of motorsport... in mini format. Racetrack, workshops, shops, cafeteria. Spend an unforgettable day and It is time to enjoy golf! This mini-golf course has 54 holes and learn how to drive a kart and then compete against your family three lanes in a very pretty and welcoming environment: the or friends. Become a go-kart champion at an exciting day. What course is surrounded by a stream, a waterfall and magnificent are you waiting for to try the experience? vegetation that will refresh the atmosphere of the most deman- OPENING HOURS: In summer, from 15 June to 15 September: ding competitions. open every day, Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. HOW TO REACH THE GOLF COURSE: Bus, lines 104, 105, 106 and Sundays, from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.; from Easter week to 14 and 107 June and from 16 September to 31 October every day from 11 OPENING HOURS: The opening hours are different every am to 8 pm. In winter (from 1 November to 15 December and month. Please check the website from 16 January to Easter), from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed on Monday and Tuesday. From 15 Decem- PRICE: Adults, 11,50 euro (18 holes), 16 euro (36 holes) and ber to 15 January, closed for holidays. 18 euro (54 holes); Children, 8,50 euro (18 holes), 10 euro (36 holes) and 12 euro (54 holes). PRICE: children, from 22 euros; groups, from 60 Euro.

> JUNGLE PARC JUNIOR BENDINAT > KATMANDÚ PARK www.jungleparcjunior.es www.katmandupark.com

How about experiencing a dynamic and surprising adventure, Enjoy to the full and have a different experience with this with training at altitude? Jungle Parc is an acrobatic course, interactive expedition for all ages. The park is inspired by an only for children from 4 to 11 years old, both alone and in upside-down Tibetan mansion where picturesque figures are groups. The course is conceived and designed for the little looking for a legendary jewel. 4D technology for a very special conquerors, with sport, fun and with the highest safety. In total, and wonderful experience. the complex offers more than half a hundred games in height HOW TO GET TO THE PARK: Bus, lines 104, 105, 106 and 107. (from 1 m to 6 m), divided into six circuits at different levels OPENING HOURS: Please check the Internet. and heights. The minimum height for children to participate is 1.05 metres. PRICE: Depending on the number of attractions during the day. OPENING HOURS: Variable every month. Please check the website. PRICE: children, 14 euro; resident children, 13 euro.

56 > MALLORCA FASHION OUTLET mallorcafashionoutlet.com

Shopping tourism is the trend. Only seven kilometres from Palma in the direction to Inca. Located is the Mallorca Fashion Outlet, the best place to find the most outstanding brands at unbeatable prices In the Outlet you will find more than sixty fashion brands offering discounts of between 30% and 70% all year round. The Outlet is a complete shopping centre, which offers the most attractive shops, restaurants, cafés, cinemas and games for children. Adults can shop while the children have fun. Everyone will enjoy a wonderful and entertaining day. A whole day with the family in the Palma area. HOW TO FIND THE OUTLET: By private car: Palma-Inca motorway, km 7,1, exit 8; by taxi; by train, directly from Palma and Inca to the Es Caulls-Festival Park station. OPENING HOURS: From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

> PARQUE MUSEO FERROVIARIO MALLORCA (RAILWAY MUSEUM AND PARK) www.cfvm.es/vercategoria.php?id=20

Would you like to get to know the exciting world of trains? The railway museum and park, recently opened, offers 25,000 square metres of space with a scale railway line and a railway and industrial museum. Take a train on your scale and become a locomotive driver! This amazing complex, especially for children and families, preserves the machines and tools of the former Plaza de España railway station in Palma, as well as many other interesting pieces. The museum also organises > MARINELAND lectures, workshops, and special events. A museum that will www.marineland.es amaze you... and to enjoy all the trains. OPENING HOURS: Saturdays from 10 to 14. It is one of the most important leisure centres on the island of Mallorca. This is a zoo that focuses on the marine worlds and PRICE: Free entry. Donation of 2.5 euros per person for all is one of Spain´s best dolphin aquariums. But visitors will also those who travel on model trains. find many other species of animals, such as seals, sharks, fish, parrots, and other exotic animals. Would you like to get to know the best of the oceans and enjoy their friendly inhabitants? The > WESTERN WATER PARK MAGALUF park also offers different experiences where you can get close www.westernpark.com to animals and take pictures with them. There are daily shows with sea lions and dolphins at 12 and 16 o’clock and with exotic Enjoy a refreshing and entertaining day in this water park birds and parrots at 10:30, 13:30 and 16:45. To relax after a long specialised in children and families. Have fun in a large pool day of fun and shows, the park also offers catering facilities and specially designed for the little swimmers. Games, rest area, all direct access to one of Calvià’s beaches. amenities... You should not miss the park! HOW TO FIND THE MARINE LAND: By car, Andratx motorway, HOW TO GET TO THE WESTERN WATER PARK MAGALUF: exit 10. Taxi service. By bus, from Palma city centre (Plaza By car, Cala Figuera motorway, 15 minutes from Palma; taxi ser- España-Estación Intermodal o Avenida Gabriel Roca-Parque vice By bus, from the centre of Palma (Plaza España-Estación del Mar), lines 102, 103, 104, 106, 107 and 111, Palma Nova (104, Intermodal or Gabriel Roca- Parque del Mar), lines 104 and 105, 106 and 107), Magaluf (104, 106 and 107), Santa Ponça (104) and Palma Nova (104, 105 y 106), Magaluf (104, 105 y 106), Santa Paguera (104). Ponça (104) and Peguera (104) OPENING HOURS: from April to October, every day from 9:30 OPENING HOURS: May, June, September and October, from to 18:00. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July and August, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. PRICE: Adults (11 - 65 years) 26 € (23 € online); Children (5 - 10 PRICE: Adults (11 years and over), 30 euros (27 euros online); years), 16 € (13 € online); Mini (3 - 4 years), 11 €; Senior (+65 children (5 to 10 years), 21 euros (18 euros online); children (3 years), 16 €. to 4 years), 12 euros; pensioners(+65 years), 21 euros (18 euros online).

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