Palma is the major city and port of the island of Mallorca, the largest island in Spain. It is also the capital of the Balearic Islands archipelago. Most of the island’s yacht chandlery and repair/ refit centers of Mallorca are located here.  Palma is located on the southwest coast of the island at the northwestern end of the Bay of Palma. The port has plenty of dockage, and there are also other docking areas around the island in its natural bays, with quiet secluded beaches. Palma has a very large Gothic cathedral on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean. The best place to view Palma is looking up from the waterfront, with the cathedral and Almudaina Palace soaring proudly above the defensive walls of the old city.

Historically, Palma has been the yachting hub of the Balearic Islands, as well as one of the major stops on any Mediterranean tour. The city of Palma has jurisdiction over the sub-archipelago Cabrera. This includes the islands of Cabreara, Conejera, Estells, Imperial, Rodon, Foradada, Plana, and Pobra.

Palma is one of the world’s oldest cities; it was originally settled in the Bronze Age. You can easily see the different influences of various cultures who have settled in Palma throughout the ages. The city was not discovered by the tourism industry until the 1950s, but it has been a thriving travel destination since then.

There is a large airport in the heart of Palma with daily flights from other European countries. You can also take a train from one of the other Mallorcan towns, we recommend starting a train tour from Soller where the mountain scenery is breathtaking! There are no bridges to other islands so you can only travel by car on the Island. There are berths for vessels of all sizes from small yachts to cruise ships. There are also ferry services between Mallorca and other Balearic Islands.

There are many reputable hotels in Palma. The Hotel Dalt Murada, is a delightful 16^th century hotel with period furnishings, hydromassage baths, internet access, and satellite TV. Palacio Ca Sa Galesa, is a luxury hotel that goes all out with furnishings: silk curtains, antique furniture, and original paintings are in every room. The facilities are also top rate: private phone line, internet access, and climate control. Portixol Hotel is a small 4 star hotel facing the sea and the Portixol harbor. Its unique décor mixes Mediterranean and Scandinavian influences.