Martin Furtschegger · CC BY 3.0Provincial capital
Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma. With a population of 438,234 as of 2024, it is the 8th-largest city in Spain.
The Cabrera Archipelago, though widely separated from Palma proper, is part of the municipality.
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The essentials for getting around Palma without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 39.5695° N, 2.6500° E
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Palma's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.
Summer
Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.
Autumn
Water still warm, lower prices and calm.
Winter
Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.
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