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Holidays to Palma have a little bit of everything. You've got great restaurants, historic sights and museums, not to mention a colossal cathedral.

Cool capital

When it comes to stylish city breaks, Majorca’s capital comes out on top. Here, tree-lined avenues and cobbled lanes are full of designer shops, tapas bars and art galleries. And a huge, Gothic cathedral keeps an eye on things. Even the Royals give it the thumbs-up – the King of Spain and his family holiday here in summer.

Beach life

For a city, Palma really delivers on the sandy stuff. Handily, there’s a beach close to the cathedral. It’s dinky in size – 750 metres to be precise – but it’s perfectly placed for a post-sightseeing dip. If you fancy a bit more elbow room, C’an Pastilla is just up the coast. It’s the kick-off point for Playa de Palma, which unrolls for a whopping two-and-a-half miles.

Heaps of history

When it comes to sights, Palma is brimming with them. You name it, it’s got it – history fans have fancy churches and palaces, while culture vultures get a decent supply of museums. And that’s the beauty of the place. You can track down the age-old Arab baths one day, and inspect Picasso’s masterpieces the next. Shoppers, meanwhile, can’t miss Passeig des Born, where designer shops mingle with high-street names.

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See inside Palma’s signature cathedral
Browse the shops along leafy Passeig des Born
Order authentic tapas in the old town
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Seriously good swathes

Majorca – along with its Balearic brothers and sisters – is well-known for it’s ten-out-of-ten sweeps. They’re highly rated thanks to the clear waters and super-soft sands that have bagged many of them Blue Flag status. The same applies in head honcho Palma, which is situated a stone’s throw from one of the island’s longest stretches.

The big beach

Playa de Palma is less than a 15-minute drive from the centre of the city, and its wide belts of sand provide plenty of space for stretching out. You’ve got all you need for seaside jaunts along here – the sands are stacked with sunloungers and parasols, and a list of bars and restaurants runs right along the promenade.

The secret beach

While the capital’s closest sands tend can get pretty packed, there’s a medley of Majorcan coves to uncover if you’re up for something a little quieter. Cliff-hugged Cala d’Egos feels a million miles away from Palma’s well-trodden streets, but trips here only take around 40 minutes by car from the city’s centre spot. Once you’ve parked up, look out for a steep path which winds its way down to the beach.

Bargain Buys

Markets are a massive part of Majorcan culture, so you’ll find streets lined with stalls on most days of the week. The Olivar Market is one of the island’s most popular picks – it’s open Monday to Saturday, with its stalls featuring everything from fresh fruit and veg to tasty tapas dishes.

Mid-range Buys

Make a dash to Avenida Jaime III for high-street buys – here, you’ll find a super-sized department store and plenty of famous faces from the international shopping scene.

Designer Buys

Paseo del Borne’s the place to go for designer-clad clothing and accessories. You’ve got all the biggest names down here, partnered up with some of Spain’s swankiest shops.

Lively Evenings

While Palma’s got its own set of lively nightclubs – mainly located in La Lonja – El Arenal’s shares the spotlight when it comes to partying. It’s all about discos, DJs and dancefloors in this part of town, and it’s less than a 20-minute trip in a taxi from the capital.

Laid-Back Evenings

Harbourside dinners followed up by seaside strolls are a perfect way to spend a chilled-out evening in Majorca’s capital. Palma’s port provides all you need for laidback evenings – you can kick off with a waterside stroll and finish up in seafood spot with sea views.

Sobrasada

This cured sausage is made with ground pork and seasoned with salt and pepper – it looks a little like chorizo, but it’s much softer in texture. Locals like to spread on bread, but it’s just as tasty crammed into a croquette, too.

Caracoles a la mallorquina

For a snail-based snack with tonnes of taste, look no further than caracoles a la mallorquina. In this dish, snails are cooked up in a broth of onions, tomatoes, chilli and wine before being served up with a healthy dollop of alioli.

Majorcan soup

This dish dates back to the middle ages, but it’s still got a spot on menus in lots of Majorca’s restaurants today. It’s made with cabbage, cauliflower, tomatoes, fresh spinach and onions, and it’s traditionally served over thin slices of wholemeal bread.

Palo de Mallorca

This tipple started out life as a medicinal drink in the 16th century, but it’s worked its way into bar menus under the aperitif label. It’s made with cinchona bark, gentian root and sugar – paired with a pretty hefty alcohol content, so you might prefer it as part of a cocktail.

Ensaimada

These swirl-shaped pastries are a popular pick for breakfast, or as a mid-afternoon boost. The classic version comes plain, or for an extra dose of energy you can pick up cream-stuffed ensaimadas, too.

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Cool capital

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Heaps of history