Playa de Palma is the beautiful beach resort of Palma, the island's enchanting capital, and is the perfect place to unwind, discover the region's historical treasures and explore every corner of this captivating island. Whether you wish to create your own cultural quest or simply lie back on the snow-white sands of the shores - you'll be spoilt with unforgettable memories.
Nestled between the bustling resorts of C'an Pastilla and El Arenal, Playa de Palma combines the appeal of a beach based holiday with all the attractions of the breathtakingly beautiful Palma. It is impossible to be bored in this region, from sugary beaches that sink into see-through seas and delightful markets to browse to a fantastic choice of sports and fascinating historical sights. Encircled by fragrant pine forests, the vistas tumbling down into Palma are spectacular, and as you enter the city, the magnificent Gothic cathedral dominates the skyline falling down to a labyrinthine old town with outstanding architecture. All this, as well as authentic restaurants and bars, stylish shops, galleries and museums and a pretty marina and quayside will leave you wishing wanting to come back time and time again.
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Playa De Palma hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Playa De Palma include Grupotel Acapulco Playa and Grupotel Orient.
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Beaches
Transparent turquoise waters await you at the world famous beach of Playa de Palma. Sprawling arcs of dazzlingly-white sands extend for 8kms, backed by sparkling hotels and dotted with fragrant pine trees. Sit at a cosmopolitan cafe or bustling bar with a refreshing drink and unwind, listening to the clinking of ice cubes and the waves washing the shores. Take a leisurely stroll along the elegant promenade, laced with nodding palm trees that sway in the balmy breeze. Or simply lay on the duvet soft sands, cooling off in the glass-like sea as the soft surf bubbles around you. Everything your eyes can soak up makes Playa de Palma a real paradise.
Eating out
You can choose from a host of eateries that lace Playa de Palma front, offering a variety of traditional Spanish and international dishes, as well as bustling cafes and bars. Since the 1930s Palma has counted royalty and Hollywood stars among its regular visitors, and it is still enticing visitors with its luxury hotels and sleek eating-places. An impressive selection of good restaurants serve a wide choice of gastronomy, from traditional Majorcan dishes such as lechona asada, roast suckling pig and sea bass cooked in rock salt, to stylish minimalist modern eateries with worldwide fare. Wind your way through the labyrinthine alleyways for a flavour of the real Majorca, or head for the bustling waterfront, where you can try one of the refined restaurants at the marina.
Nightlife
Playa de Palma is glittering with colourful bars, lively pubs and vibrant discos with a mix of music suiting all tastes and ages. Nearby El Arenal has the most vivacious nightlife along the coastline, while Ca'n Pastilla has an authentic Spanish ambience with low-key bars and a pretty marina. Palma offers you many late-night options to enjoy into the evening and throughout the year there are concerts and theatre productions to enjoy. To inject a little glamour into your stay, visit the island's only casino, or get caught up in the excitement and passion of a vibrant flamenco show. The town and harbour are sprinkled with a mix of traditional tavernas and kitsch cocktail bars and there are discotheques and clubs for those who want to dance the night away.
Shopping
Playa de Palma has a selection of souvenir shops as well as a vibrant weekly market where you may find a treasure or two. Palma is known for its smart shops and sleek boutiques with international designer names, as well as charming craft stores selling locally handmade goods. There are a host of markets to browse with daily fish, flower and fresh produce marketplaces as well as flea bazaars and a craft fair at Placa Major. Don't miss one of Majorca's largest outdoor markets in the town of Inca to the north, where you'll find with an Aladdin's Cave of colourful stalls that line the streets and squares.
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