Palma de Majorca, Balearic Islands » City Info

Palma de Mallorca is the capital city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands, in Spain.

Palma is situated in the south of Majorca/Mallorca and the city is the commercial and cultural hub of this beautiful island.

Palma is a popular holiday destination and attracts many tourists to its vibrant coastal city, which also possesses the major port of the island. Visit Majorca

As of the 2007 census, the population of Palma city was around 383,107 whereas the population of the entire urban area was approximately 517,285. Almost 70 – 80 % of the total population lives in the city of Palma and it is the 12th-largest urban area of Spain.

Despite having a modern appearance, Palma is deeply enriched with history and culture, surprising many tourists who visit the city. Recently voted as being the best place to live in Spain, Palma city accommodates comfortably for thousands of tourists, particularly during the summer months, where the population almost doubles.

The city offers the best hotels and the widest choice of entertainment, including the trendiest nightlife spots on the island.

Palma is also known as ‘Ciutat’, which means city, this is the name given by the locals of Majorca, as it is the only official city on the island. Some of Palma’s most popular attractions are located near its port, where the Royal Palace, the Stock Exchange, the Castle of Bellver and many more can be seen.

The city of Palma makes a great holiday resort, not only offering the most up to date facilities and sandy beaches but also allows one to experience its fascinating past.

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