Places to Visit in Palma
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The Arab Baths
One of the few remnants of Palma's Moorish past, the site features a tepidarium and a caldarium, in addition to a spherical opening in the ceiling for light, along with12 ornate pillars culled from an earlier Roman settlement. Accessed via the quiet Ca'n Serra street near the Convent of the Cathedral.
La Seu
A must see for visitors to Palma is La Seu or Palma Cathedral. A magnificent building that dates back to the 13th century, it took over 300 years to build.
Castell de Bellver
Bellver Castle is a Gothic-style castle, built in the 14th century for King James II of Aragon, and is one of the few circular castles in Europe. The onsite museum relays the history of the grand structure in fascinating detail, including the time when the castle was used as prison.
Musea de Mallorca
This museum was originally built as a mansion in 1643, but today plays host to a collection of Roman and Moorish relics and artifacts that tell the story of Palma's history.
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The Old City
The Old City is home to a selection of shops, restaurants and museums. Guests can enjoy wandering the maze of streets which lead to hidden town squares.
Beaches
The beach isn't signposted, but if you follow the signs to the Parc de la Mar, then once you get there, face the sea and walk left along the coast road for 5-10 minutes. There are also beaches in Playa de Palma and Puerto Portal.
Aqualand
A water park with a wide selection of slides and pools.
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Boat Charter
Windward Islands offer yacht charters in Palma.
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