Our Palma de Mallorca Travel Essentials lays out the essential information you need to help planning your trip to one of the most popular destinations in Spain. No matter how frequently you travel, some questions will always need answers: What’s the weather like? How can I get from the airport to my hotel? What currency and type of plug do I need? We have all these answers plus other basic info about the best time to go, getting there, getting around, and a few useful travel tips.
It’s all compiled in this Palma de Mallorca Travel Essentials. After reading this short and easy-to-read guide, you will be a little more prepared to start your trip in Palma de Mallorca.
Palma de Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate, with average temperatures ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer.
Palma de Mallorca Airport is 8 km east of the city centre. Palma Airport has 4 passenger terminals served by 2 runways. The terminals are home to a good choice of dining and shopping options as well as facilities like free Wi-Fi, banking and currency exchange services. There are several transfer options to help you to reach Downtown Palma de Mallorca:
Travel tips
Covering less than 2 sq km, Palma de Mallorca city centre is compact enough to be explored on foot. You’ll find many landmarks and attractions within walking distance of each other, such as the port, the Paseo Maritimo, and Palma Cathedral, among others. The city centre is also home to a great choice of dining, shopping and nightlife entertainment options. For longer journeys, Palma de Mallorca features a good choice of public and private transport services.
EMT – Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Palma de Mallorca – is in charge of public transport in Palma de Mallorca. It operates 46 bus lines that cover the entire city and neighbouring towns. Night buses are also available. The main bus station is located next to the train station in Plaza España.
Metro UIB and Metro Marratxi are the 2 metro lines available in Palma de Mallorca. The former connects the city centre to the university – Universitat de les Illes Balears – and the latter links the city centre to the municipality of Marratxi. The length of the ride defines the fare.
Locally known as El Tren de Sóller, the Sóller Railway is a vintage wooden train designed for tourists. It departs from Plaza España in Palma city centre and goes to Sóller on the northwest coast of the island. It offers a picturesque 24-km journey in breathtaking mountainous landscapes.
Scooters can be rented to allow you to independently explore Palma de Mallorca and its surroundings. Note that driving a scooter can be hazardous, especially if you’re not used to it.
Taxis can be hailed on the street in Palma de Mallorca. There are also cab stands in the city centre, at the bus station, outside many hotels and near the main attractions.
Palma de Mallorca’s climate is just right most of the time, and the city and immediate surroundings are flat enough to allow everyone to comfortably cycle around. The Paseo Maritimo (seafront promenade) is especially nice to cycle. You’ll find many bike rental shops and companies across the city centre. Some of the most popular of them are Nano Bicycles on Carrer de la Mar (971 66 73 60), Speed Bike Mallorca on Avinguda de Joan Miró (648 14 88 27), and Bikehead on Carrer de Caro (699 45 28 69).
Cycle around Palma de Mallorca
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