Flat in old town (apartment) - #7

Holiday Home Description

Accommodation

· Sleeps 2/6 people

· 1 double room, 1 twin room + 2 extra beds on request, 1 bathroom.

· Cot and high chair available for babies

Equipment

· WIFI internet, air-con, heating, flat screen, Sat tv, DVD, ipod speaker.

· Fully equipped kitchen; wash machine, tumble dryer, iron, hair dryer.

Location

3rd floor with lift next to Cathedral, amazing sea views, private terrace, beach is just across the street.

Prices

· 150€ to 300€ depending on duration of stay.

For bookings we require a 20% as a deposit.

Balance to be paid on arrival, together with a 300€ damage deposit, which will be returned on check out providing nothing has been damaged.

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Palma Old Town Area Information

The Mallorca region

There’s far more to this gorgeous island than its stretching sandy beaches and year round sunshine. The infamous package holiday resorts are confined to a small area whilst the rest of the island remains remarkably diverse and untouched. This is the 'other' Mallorca, a place of breathtaking landscapes and culture ready to be explored and enjoyed.

Mallorca offers something for everyone and can be enjoyed on foot, bike, by car or by boat. Head for the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range for hiking, cycling or just plain relaxing. Those wanting a mellow pace of life will find the sleepy ancient towns and rural fincas of inland Mallorca the perfect antidote to hectic living. For relaxed beach bathing and shoreline activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing or even kite surfing, look South and East for untouristy beaches. Those in need of a city fix can enjoy the bustling life of the cultural capital Palma.

Palma Old Town area

Old town Palma with it´s shops, bars, restaurants, monuments...is one of the most cosmopolitan and sophisticated cities of the world at the moment.

Just between the sandstone Gothic cathedral and Plaza Mayor, you can find Old Town Palma. This area is the epitome of Mediterranean small town charm with its stone streets, terraced houses and all the nooks and crannies you can think of. Tapas bars and quaint shops selling clothes, pottery, wine and more line the narrow streets of Old Town Palma and can easily keep you fascinated for hours.

Gastronomy and wines

Mallorcan cuisine is genuinely Mediterranean and is enjoyed in homes throughout the island or in cellers - the name given to traditional Mallorcan restaurants, which are often housed in the cellars which were used for wine production in the past. There are many cellers in the island´s villages and in Palma de Mallorca, though the most well-known are those in Sineu, Inca and Petra, all at easy reach by train from the center of palma.

There is a long tradition of wine production on Mallorca, which is kept alive and which represents an important activity in rural Mallorca. There are currently two denominations of origin - Binissalem and Pla i Llevant de Mallorca - with a series of bodegas which produce high quality wines, some maintaining old artisan processes.

Eating out

Palma is definitely the best city for eating out on the island. There’s an excellent variety of choice.

Palma has every kind of restaurant imaginable; from traditional Spanish (with delicious tapas!) to stylish restaurants covering the whole international range - Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai….whatever kind of cuisine you prefer you’ll find it here.

The eating out scene in Palma can be split into two separate areas. If you’re looking for bars and pubs serving light snacks along with fusion cuisine and tapas, the best place is the Sa Llotja area. Passeig Maritim has some excellent restaurants, most are alongside the harbor.

In the old town and Santa Catalina you’ll find some newer restaurants along with the local favorites.

How to get there

Most of the major European cities offer flights to Mallorca, especially from Germany and the UK.

The main entry point to Palma is the Palma international airport of Son Sant Joan, located just 8 kms from the city centre.

You can also get here by boat. There are daily ferry sailing from the ports of Barcelona, Valencia, Dénia, Ibiza, Ciutadella and Mahon.

Basic History

Palma de Mallorca was founded in the year 123 BC by Quint Cecili Metel. Initially, it was called “Medina Mayurka”, then “Ciutat de Mallorca” and finally “Palma de Mallorca”.

Historians describe Mallorca as being a paradise full of vegetable gardens and fountains.

Mallorca was once ruled by the Moors, who named the city “Medina Mayurka”. There are, however, very few traces of this era left, apart from the layout of the old quarter and the Arab baths.

It was taken over by the Christians in the conquest of 1229. The city then became known as “Ciutat de Mallorca”. This named was kept until 1717, when the Roman name was readopted - “Palma de Mallorca”.

Curiously, even to this day, most Mallorcans refer to their city simply as “Ciutat”.

Activities in Palma

Palma has every kind of entertainment imaginable; cinemas, theatres, operas, rock concerts…there’s something here for everyone

There’s a wide variety of outdoor sports you can do here on the island; cycling, diving, golf, riding, sailing, tennis, trekking…

It is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. There are hundreds of tour operators offering every kind excursion or activity possible and providing the best in equipment and training.

Top 10 things to see in Palma

The magnificent Cathedral; the Castell de Bellver; Parc de la Mar; Manacor; Mercat Olivar; Poble Espanyol; La Llotja; the Arab Baths; the Town Hall; or the train journey from Soller to Mallorca.