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Travel Guide
Palma de Mallorca
Quaint streets, sunny beaches

02    Quick view               05   Top 10 sights                   11   Hotels
02    Spain                    07   Shopping in Palma               12   GEO Tip
04    Travel etiquette         08   Restaurants                     12   Snapshot
04    Health                   09   Nightlife
05    Phone calls & Internet   10   Calendar of events

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              Quick view
              Palma de Mallorca: Quaint streets, sunny beaches

              Perched on the beautiful Bay of Palma and benefiting from tiered rows of pretty
              stone streets, Palma is chocolate-box Spain. Unlike Magaluf with its flesh pots and
              high-rise hotels, Mallorca’s capital retains its old-world charm, with winding alleys,
              traditional flower-filled courtyards and sunny squares among its many beauties.
              Then there’s a slew of world-class

              monuments and museums, among them the La Seu cathedral which dominates the
              skyline. Equally lovely, though, are the many little cafés and restaurants, many
              seemingly intent on proving that it’s not just Barcelona where impressively good
              tapas are to be had. Like its Catalan neighbour, Palma has beautiful beaches,
              good food in abundance and more than one fabulous place to shop.

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              Spain
              General Information

              Country overview
              Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. Endless beaches,
              brilliant sunshine and azure waters draw beach lovers to the Mediterranean coast,
              and the Balearic and Canary Islands. But visitors also flock to see the historical
              architecture of cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Leon, Seville and
              Segovia.

              If you want to experience the real Spain, don’t go to bed too early. In these parts,
              people stroll the city squares and dine out late into the night.

              Geography
              Spain accounts for roughly four-fifths of the Iberian Peninsula, with Portugal,
              Andorra and Gibraltar occupying the remainder. In the northeast, the Pyrenees
              form a natural frontier to France. The state territory also encompasses the Balearic
              Islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) located southeast of Barcelona,
              in the Mediterranean, and the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa. Ceuta,
              Chafarinas, Melilla and Ladu are tiny Spanish exclaves in North Africa, relics of the
              former Spanish Empire.

              Spain is a mountainous country. The Pyrenees extend for 400 kilometers from the
              Basque Country in the northwest to the Mediterranean. Some peaks rise more than
              3000 meters above sea level; the highest elevation here is the Pico de Aneto at
              3404 meters above sea level. The country’s interior consists of a vast plateau, the
              Meseta, which is intersected by a number of mountain ranges.

              In the north and northwest, the Meseta is bordered by the Cantabrian Mountains
              and the Iberian Mountains, and in the South by the Sierra Morena, beyond which
              lies the Guadalquivir Valley. Galicia’s mountainous landscape runs along the
              jagged Atlantic coast. The extreme south is also mountainous; the Sierra Nevada
              southeast of Granada belongs to the Betic Cordilleras, which run parallel to the
              Mediterranean and include the highest mountain on the Spanish mainland, the
              Mulhacén (3481 meters above sea level). The highest elevation on Spanish
              territory is the Pico del Teide (3718 meters above sea level) on Tenerife.

              Spain has just under 5000 kilometers of coastline. The Mediterranean coast
              extends from the French border to the Rock of Gibraltar. The Strait of Gibraltar
              connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and divides Spain from
              North Africa.

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              General Information
              Key facts

              Population: 46.33 million (2017)

              Capital: Madrid.

              Language

              The official language is Spanish (Castellano, Castilian). In the Autonomous
              Communities of the Basque region, Galicia, Catalonia, Valencia, Navarra and the
              Balearic Islands, the relevant regional languages are also used as second official
              languages according to the Statutes of Autonomy. In tourist areas, English and
              German are commonly spoken foreign languages.

              Electricity

              220 V, 50 Hz (sometimes 110/125 V in older buildings in smaller places)

              Currency

              1 euro = 100 cents
              Currency sign/abbreviation: €, EUR (ISO code). Banknotes are available in the
              values 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, coins, in the nominal values 1 and 2
              euros, as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.

              Public holidays
              The public holidays for the period January 2018 through December 2019 are listed
              below.

              Please note

              a) Several regional public holidays also exist.
              b) It is usual for public holidays which fall on a Sunday to be substituted by work-
              free days on subsequent weekdays.

              * not in all parts of the country

              2018

              Año Nuevo (New Year’s): 1 January 2018
              Epifanía (Epiphany): 6 January 2018
              Día de San José (St. Joseph’s Day): 19 March 2018*
              Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday): 29 March 2018*
              Viernes Santo (Good Friday): 30 March 2018
              Domingo de Resurrección (Easter Sunday): 1 April 2018
              Día del Trabajo (Labor Day): 1May 2018
              Asunción de la Virgen (Assumption Day): 15 August 2018
              Fiesta Nacional de España (Spanish National Day): 12 October 2018
              Fiesta de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day): 1 November 2018
              Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day): 6 December 2018
              La Inmaculada (Feast of the Immaculate Conception): 8 December 2018
              Navidad (Christmas): 25 December 2018

              2019

              Año Nuevo (New Year’s): 1 January 2019
              Epifanía (Epiphany): 6 January 2019
              Día de San José (St. Joseph’s Day): 19 March 2019*
              Jueves Santo (Maundy Thursday): 18 April 2019*
              Viernes Santo (Good Friday): 19 April 2019
              Domingo de Resurrección (Easter Sunday): 21 April 2019

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              Día del Trabajo (Labor Day): 1May 2019
              Asunción de la Virgen (Assumption Day): 15 August 2019
              Fiesta Nacional de España (Spanish National Day): 12 October 2019
              Fiesta de Todos los Santos (All Saints’ Day): 1 November 2019
              Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day): 6 December 2019
              La Inmaculada (Feast of the Immaculate Conception): 8 and 9 December 2019
              Navidad (Christmas): 25 December 2019

              Information subject to error.

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              Travel etiquette
              How to fit in

              Social Conventions

              It is polite in Spain to shake hands in greeting. The usual courtesies should be
              observed. If you are invited to someone’s home, your host will appreciate a small
              gift. Flowers are given only on special occasions.

              Clothing

              Casual dress is appropriate almost everywhere, although some hotels and
              restaurants require men to wear a jacket and tie; evening dress is only required for
              particularly formal occasions. Swimwear belongs without exception on the beach.

              Smoking

              A smoking ban applies in all public institutions, on public transportation, in
              telephone booths and in rooms containing ATMs, as well as in children’s
              playgrounds and schoolyards. The smoking ban also applies to all bars, cafés and
              restaurants. Smoking areas inside bars and restaurants are no longer permitted.

              Tipping

              Tips are generally included in hotel and restaurant bills. It is nevertheless usual to
              leave a small tip for the service staff. Porters receive a small sum per item of
              luggage. The usual amount tipped in restaurants is between 10 and 15 percent.
              When the waiter brings your change, you leave some as the tip. It is considered
              extremely rude, however, to leave two- or five-cent pieces. When tipping your taxi
              driver, simply round up the fare.

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              Health
              Health

              Emergency telephone number: 112

              Lyme disease, TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) and leishmaniosis are all diseases
              which are passed on by ticks and mosquitoes and also occur in Spain. Clothing
              that covers the skin and insect repellents provide protection.

              Hepatitis A and hepatitis B occur all over Spain. A hepatitis A vaccination is
              generally recommended. Visitors planning an extended stay and close contact
              with the local population, and generally with children and young people, should
              also have a hepatitis B vaccination.

              Measles and whooping cough occur in Spain. Before traveling to Spain, visitors
              should definitely check whether their vaccinations are up to date and if necessary,
              get a booster shot.

              Epidemic outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis occur in Spain. Visitors should

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              seek protection by getting a vaccination and avoiding large crowds. Children and
              young people, in particular, should be vaccinated. According to the latest
              recommendations, the vaccination applies as required travel vaccination for
              extended stays for certain groups of people (teenagers, school and university
              students). Visitors should consult their physician regarding the need for
              vaccination in the light of recommendations in the country of destination.

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              Phone calls & Internet
              Phone calls & Internet

              Telephone
              Country code: +34

              Mobile telephony and Internet
              Since June 2017, EU citizens traveling within the EU, and also in Iceland, Norway
              and Liechtenstein have been able to use their cell phones and surf the Net without
              incurring any extra charges: In other words, customers pay the same price for
              phone calls, text messages and data volume as they do at home. Restrictions do
              apply to the constant use of SIM cards abroad, however, and caps may be set on
              data packages. For full details, contact your mobile telephony provider in your
              country. Travelers using a SIM card from a non-EU state do not benefit from the
              new arrangement.

              Free Internet access via Wi-Fi is possible in many busy tourist spots. When using
              public Wi-Fi networks, it is a wise precaution to ensure encryption of all
              passwords, credit card details and banking TANs entered. Use of a VPN app or
              security software to check the safety of a hotspot is recommended.

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              Top 10 sights
              Top 10 sights in Palma de Mallorca

              Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
              Although born in Barcelona, Joan Miró spent much of his life in Mallorca.
              Following his death, his Palma studio was turned into a tiny museum and houses a
              permanent collection of his work.

              Carrer de Saridakis 29                     Opening times:
              07015 Palma de Mallorca                    Tues-Sat 1000-1900
              Spain                                      Sun 1000-1500 (16 May-15 Sep)
              Tel: +34-971/70 14 20                      Tues-Sat 1000-1800
                                                         Sun 1000-1500 (16 Sep-15 May)

                                                         miro.palmademallorca.es

              Catedral La Seu (Cathedral)
              Dominating the Palma skyline is La Seu, the city’s majestic sandstone cathedral.
              Begun by James I of Aragon in 1229, it wasn’t finished until 1601 and was
              remodelled by Gaudi 400 years later in 1901, although that took until 1914 to
              complete.

              Carrer de Palau Reial 29                   Opening times musuem and cathedral:
              07001 Palma de Mallorca                    Mon-Fri 10:00 – 18:15
              Spain                                      Sat 10:00 – 14:15 (1. Jun – 30. Sept)
              Tel: +34-971 723 130                       Mon – Fri 10:00 – 15:15
                                                         Sat 10:00 – 14:15 (2. Nov – 31. Mar)

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                                                          Mon – Fri 10:00 – 17:15
                                                          Sat 10:00 – 14:15 (1. Apr – 31. May and
                                                          Oct)

                                                          catedraldemallorca.org/

              Passeig Maritím
              A pretty promenade flanked by a curious mix of yachts and fishing boats on one
              side, and upmarket boutiques and restaurants on the other.

              Passeig Maritím
              Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Palau de l’Almudaina (Almudaina Palace)
              Originally a Moorish fortress, the Almudaina Palace was rebuilt as a royal
              residence by James I following the Reconquista in the 14th century. Highlights
              include the beautiful surrounding garden.

              Avinguda Antoni Maura 24                    Opening times:
              07012 Palma de Mallorca                     Tue – Sun 10:00 – 20:00 (Apr – Sept)
              Spain                                       Tue – Sun 10:00 – 18:00 (Oct – Mar)
              Tel: +34-971/72 73 37                       Closed on Mondays

                                                          www.patrimonionacional.es/real-sitio/p
                                                          alacios...

              Museu Es Baluard (Baluard Museum for Modern Art)
              Opened in 2004, Es Baluard is Palma’s contemporary art museum and is packed
              with treasures by the likes of Picasso and honorary local boy Joan Miró.

              Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina 10      Opening times:
              07012 Palma de Mallorca                     Tues-Sat 1000-2000
              Spain                                       Sun 1000-1500
              Tel: +34-971/90 82 00
                                                          www.esbaluard.org

              Banys Àrabs
              One of the last reminders of the Moorish rule, the columned baths were built using
              recycled Roman stone and sit within a pretty Palma garden.

              Carrer Can Serra 7                          Opening times:
              07001 Palma de Mallorca                     Daily 09:30 – 19:00 (Dec bis Mar)
              Spain                                       Daily 09:30 – 20:00 (Apr bis Nov)
              Tel: +34-971/72 15 49

              Museu de Mallorca
              Mallorca has a long and fascinating history and this small museum covers most of
              the important moments. Set within a 17th-century palace, highlights include the
              Moorish ceramics.

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              Carrer de Portella 5                       Opening times:
              07001 Palma de Mallorca                    Tues – Sat 1000 – 1800
              Spain                                      Sun 1000 – 1400
              Tel: +34-971/17 78 38
                                                         museudemallorca.caib.es

              Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village)
              A cultural theme park, the Poble Espanyol contains replicas of Spain’s most
              famous buildings, among them the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada.

              Poble Espanyol 39                          Opening times:
              07014 Palma de Mallorca                    daily 0900-1800
              Spain

              Olivar Market
              Palma’s biggest covered market is the place to go for fresh, local produce such as
              huge juicy strawberries and strings of plaited garlic.

              Plaça de l’Olivar 4                        Opening times:
              07002 Palma de Mallorca                    Mon-Sat, 0700-1430
              Spain
              Tel: +34-971/72 03 14                      www.mercatolivar.com

              Ca'n Pere Antoni
              Palma’s city beach has a blue flag award for cleanliness and views of La Seu. It’s
              not the biggest beach however: Playa del Palma 10km (6 miles) away is a better
              bet for serious swimmers and sun worshippers.

              Ca'n Pere Antoni
              Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

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              Shopping in Palma
              Shopping in Palma de Mallorca

              Key Areas

              Plaça Major is the hub for shoppers in Palma thanks to its array of quirky
              independent boutiques and thrice-weekly craft markets. Big-name international
              and designer brands are clustered along the Avinguda Jaume III, as is El Corte
              Inglés, the most popular department store in Spain. Just off Avinguda Jaume III is
              the Passeig des Born, which is home to scores of luxury boutiques.

              Markets

              Mercat Olivar is the main place for fresh food in Palma, while the nearby Las
              Ramblas is dotted with flower sellers and craft stalls all week long.

              Shopping Centres

              The Centro Comercial Porto Pi, is a 2km (1.2-mile) taxi ride from the city centre.
              Palma’s biggest mall ist he Fan Mallorca Shopping in Coll d’en Rabassa.

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              Restaurants
              Restaurants in Palma de Mallorca
              Barcelona isn’t the only place where tapas rule the roost and Palma’s more robust
              take on the Spanish classic are just as good.If tapas aren’t your cup of tea, there
              are plenty of restaurants serving everything from seafood to truffles.

              Zaranda
              In 2010, star chef Fernando P. Arellano relocated with his restaurant, the Zaranda,
              from Madrid to Mallorca. The restaurant was awarded two Michelin stars in 2018
              and resides at the luxurious Castell Son Claret hotel, which is beautifully situated
              on the stunning Serra de Tramuntana. The restaurant has various themed menus;
              reservations recommended. The Zaranda opens only in the evening and is closed
              during the winter months.

              Hotel Castell Son Claret                   Price: Luxurious
              Carretera Es Capdellá-Galilea, km 1.7
              07196 Es Capdellá, Calvía

              Marc Fosh
              Palma’s poshest dining spot is run by British chef Marc Fosh.

              Carrer de la Missió 7                      Price: Luxurious
              07003 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              La Bóveda
              Mallorcan tapas at the front, formal dining at the back.

              Carrer de le Botería 3                     Price: Moderate
              07012 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Ca n’ Eduardo
              Excellent seafood served up from its perch atop Palma’s biggest fish market.

              Carrer Contramuelle Mollet                 Price: Moderate
              07012 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              C'an Joan de s'Aigo
              A quaint backstreet café that has been serving up delicious ensaïmadas (pastries)
              since the 1700s.

              Carrer de Can Sanç 10                      Price: Budget
              07001 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

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              Nightlife
              Nightlife in Palma de Mallorca
              If you’re looking for Bacchanalian all-night parties, head to Magaluf – Palma is
              considerably more sedate.Nevertheless, the city is awash with chic bars and even
              the odd nightclub.

              Bar Bosch
              One of Palma’s buzziest bars, Bar Bosch boasts a huge drinks menu and outdoor
              seating.

              Plaza Rei Joan Carles I, 6
              07012 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Gibson Bar
              A tiny Palma nightspot popular with the cool crowd.

              Plaça del Mercat 18
              07001 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Costa Galana Lounge Bar
              Piped jazz, white leather seats and a laid-back atmosphere make this a good
              place to kick back.

              Avinguda Argentina 45
              07013 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Tito’s
              The waterfront promenade is lined with clubs, but this one is particularly popular –
              probably for its three floors, high-end sound system, big-name DJs and sensational
              lighting concept.

              Avinguda de Gabriel Roca 31
              07014 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Bar Portixol
              If you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and discreet music, then the bar of the Portixol
              hotel should be right up your street. Head here after a stroll along C’an Pere
              Antoni, Palma’s local beach, to take in the view across the bay.

              Calle Sirena
              07006 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

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              Calendar of events
              Calendar of events

              Fiesta of Sant Sebastia
              It is the most popular festival in Palma. The big day coincides with Palma’s patron
              saint on 20 January. On the eve of this day, the famous bonfire is lit and several
              live music events are held throughout the city. The fiesta starts with the Correfoc
              (fire parades) and continues with barbecues, firework displays and street carnivals.
              Over the length of the festival, there are also exhibitions being held displaying
              local handicraft, folklore, and art.

              13 – 21 January 2019

              Venue: Throughout Palma

              Fiesta of Sant Antoni
              The Fiesta of Saint Antoni Abad is an important event in most of the villages
              around the Part Forana area of Mallorca and it marks the beginning of the winter’s
              solstice. Saint Antoni is the patron of the animals and the celebration connects with
              ancient fertility rituals. It starts in the afternoon on 16 January with the burning of
              bonfires around the villages and goes on for the rest of the night as locals feast on
              sobrassada (cured sausages), demons and dances.

              17 January 2019
              www.mallorcaweb.com/sonderberichte/popular-fe...

              Venue: Throughout Palma

              Semana Santa
              La Semana Santa in Mallorca is not only a religious celebration but also a long
              lived tradition with a strong following in almost every Spanish city. There are
              processions held every day of the week but the highlights are the Santo Cristo de
              la Sangre on Thursday and Santo Enterramiento on Friday. During the week-long
              celebrations, it is also customary to feast on typical Easter products in Mallorca like
              panades, robiols and crespells.

              14 – 22 March 2019

              Venue: Throughout Palma

              Dia de Virgen de Carmen (The Virgen del Carmen
              Festival)
              The Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel is the patron saint of seamen and fishermen, so
              the ideal place to celebrate her festival is by the water. The people decorate the
              saint’s statue, carry her down to the shore and sail with her out to sea. A parade of
              fishing boats and the blessing of the boats is as much a part of the festivities as a
              great firework display.

              14 July 2019

              Venue: Bay of Palma de Mallorca and all over town

              Copa del Rey (King’s Cup)
              Every year, the Bay of Palma witnesses some major nautical action during The

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              King’s Cup or Copa del Rey. As one of the major cruiser class regattas in the
              Mediterranean, it has become a huge event for sailing enthusiasts. Held at the
              Real Club Náutico de Palma, the event sees more than a 100 boats competing in
              the waters each year.

              27 July – 3 August 2019
              www.regatacopadelrey.com/index/index.php

              Venue: Real Club Náutico de Palma

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              Hotels
              Hotels in Palma de Mallorca
              Palma has no shortage of hotels, some lovelier than others.Many are family run
              and small, especially in the city centre, while bigger resorts are mostly found
              further out.

              Convent de la Missió
              A former convent turned luxury white-painted boutique hotel.

              Carrer de la Missió 7                      Category: Luxurious
              07003 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Hotel Bon Sol
              Just outside Palma, the décor is a bit fusty but the service and sea views are
              second to none.

              Passeig de Illetas 30                      Category: Luxurious
              07181 Illetas
              Spain

              Petit Palace Hotel Tres
              Scandinavia does Spain in a sunny central spot with beautiful views of La Seu.

              Carrer d'Apuntadors 3                      Category: Moderate
              07012 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Hotel de Interior Dalt Murada
              A small family-run hotel with huge rooms and a beautiful bougainvillea-filled
              courtyard.

              Carrer de l'Almudaina 6                    Category: Moderate
              07001 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Hotel Born
              The décor is a little kitsch but two-star Hotel Born is central and comfortable.

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              Carrer de Sant Jaume 3                     Category: Budget
              07012 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

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              GEO Tip
              Bohemian café

              Bohemian café

              Once an antiques shop, today one of Palma’s favorite old-town spots, the Café
              L’Antiquari is a small space crammed with vintage furniture and populated by guest
              DJs, expats and locals from the creative scene. Outside, it has three hotly
              contested tables right at the point where the street ends and a flight of steps begins.

              Well worth trying here is the Mojito de Hierbes Dulces, a mojito with a
              Mediterranean herbal liquor. If the tables are taken, just take a seat on the steps.

              www.facebook.com/cafeantiquari

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              http://www.geo.de/travelguide/mallorca-inselkenner-verraten-ihre-tipps

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              Snapshot
              Fun facts and sights in Palma

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              Fine dining

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              Restaurant Marc Fosh
              Carrer de la Missió, 7A
              07003 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Website

              Five Mallorcan restaurants currently boast a Michelin star; one of them is British
              master chef Marc Fosh’s in downtown Palma.

              Worth the wait

              Catedral de Mallorca
              Plaza Almoina, s/n
              07001 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Website

              It took almost 700 years to build La Seu, Palma’s cathedral. The foundation stone
              was laid in 1230, but the main facade was not completed until the early 20th
              century.

              Balearic Bohemians

              Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
              Carrer de Saridakis, 29
              07015 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Website

              Joan Miró was one of many artists who fell in love with Mallorca and lived there for
              almost 30 years. Frédéric Chopin, however, was unimpressed and left again after a
              few weeks.

              Natural facts

              Website

              Mallorca’s coastline is 550 kilometers long. Palma’s Ca'n Pere Antoni beach
              extends from the cathedral to the marina. The island has intermittent streams
              instead of rivers.

              What’s in a name?

              Website

              Until 2011, the city was just plain “Palma.” Then its name was officially changed to
              “Palma de Mallorca,” but many locals don’t hold with that. They simply say ciutat
              (city).

              Golfer’s dream

              Son Gual Golf S.L.

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              Finca Son Gual
              Ma 15, Palma - Manacor, Km 11,5
              07199 Palma de Mallorca
              Spain

              Website

              There are excellent golf courses just outside the city. Boasting 24 courses,
              Mallorca has the highest density of golf courses of any region in Europe. One great
              address: Son Gual.

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