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Palma de Mallorca. A guide to the capital city of Majorca
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Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic islands.
It is situated in the south of Mallorca, with a fantastic view over Palma Bay.
One of the first things you will see is the fantastic cathedral which dominates the bay. A tribute to gothic architecture the cathedral is open to the public where you can take a tour and visit the museum located in the chapter room.
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On leaving the cathedral head for Almudaina Palace, a royal castle and old palace of Muslim governors.
From here you can tour the back streets of Palma, which wind around like a maze, featuring many palaces, museums and places of interest. Visit the Palacio Municipal, a magnificent 17th century palace with marvellous wooden eaves and now the city hall, then the
Palacio de la Diputacion right next door, now the home of the Council of Mallorca.
If you want to visit some of the churches then the Gothic
church of Santa Eulalia is a good place to start, next to the Calle de la Argenteria (Jewellers' Street), followed by the Convent of St.Clara. Also worth a visit are the churches of San Francisco, which holds the tomb of Ramon Llull, and San Miguel.
Head up the Passeig de Borne, formerly a jousting field, which leads up to the Placita de la Reina with it's statue of poet Joan Alcover. Here you will also find large department stores such as C&A and H&M.
Head to the right towards the Plaza Mayor, once the offices of the Inquisition and now a lively square with market, arcades and galleries. Stroll along the Paseo de la Rambla with its many flower stalls and fountain. On the corner opposite the Plaza Mayor is the Teatro Municipal which hosts plays and an opera season.
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Accommodation in Palma de Mallorca
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There is an abundance of variety in accommodation available in Palma. In the centre and suburbs there are first class hotels, whether you are looking for luxury with a never ending list of facilities, or just a low-budget hotel or hostel to rest after a busy day, there are plenty of choices.
There are a number of private villas and apartments to rent. Again these range from luxury to basic or a real home from home. A lot of the villas have pools and other amenities, as do the apartment complexes.
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Markets start early and finish around lunchtime due to the stifling heat of the afternoons. The stallholders still like the old tradition of bartering so if you enjoy a bargain this could be your opportunity.
Monday to Saturday Es Moll de Pescadors hosts the Llotja del Peix fish market where the early bird can get a supply of fresh sea-bass, prawns and much more.
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The Plaza Olivar is the home of the Mercat Olivar, near the Plaza Espaņa, and is mainly fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables onone floor with meat and cheeses on the other. It is open Monday-Saturday.
The Plaza Major has a craft market from Monday-Saturday in the summer, only Fridays and Saturdays in the winter. The atmosphere is energetic, with several street entertainers and musicians performing throughout the square, which is surrounded by small cafes to enable you enjoy the atmosphere whilst you catch your breath.
One market which has steadily grown over the years is the flea-market on the Avinguda Gabriel Alomar and Villalonga ring road. This is held every Saturday, with many bargains and bric a brac can be found alongside rusty tools and boxes of second hand nails!
Placa Pere Garau has a farmers produce and livestock market from Monday-Saturday.
Placa Navegacio is the home of the Santa Catalina market with its fresh fruit and vegetables.
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