[because of the current situation linked to the epidemic of coronavirus, the opening dates of the monuments and institutions mentioned in the article are likely to change for the year 2020. The quarantine imposed on foreign tourists in Spain will be lifted on 1 July, said the Spanish government on Monday 25 may, two days after the announcement of a reopening of the borders to international tourism in July.]
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It is not the only beach in the capital of the Balearic islands. Aristocratic mansions of white stone carved opening on to patios with vegetation, cathedral, monasteries, churches, museums, opera, theatre… Not far from the port, lining shops deco and resto, nice, Palma combines its unique heritage and the art of living very contemporary which is perfect for short getaways. In addition, the island of Mallorca, the largest and most romantic of the Balearic islands, is bursting with good places to spend pleasant evenings, and delicious nights. Follow the guide !
The arrival
Of France with Transavia, a direct flight landed at the international airport, Its Joan. The third airport in Spain in terms of traffic, it has the advantage of only being 15 minutes from the city centre. Luggage retrieved we take either the bus line N° 1 which connects directly with Plaza España, is the 21 serving Is Arenal via Can Pastilla and Playa de Palma. Ticket price : 5 €. The taxis stationed them, a door D (departure level), race 25 €.
DAY 1 : BELFAST MILLS
Morning
visual Symbol of Palma, La Seu impresses by its imposing architecture. Moreover, the cathedral is distinguished by the color of the sandstone, which varies according to the hours of the ochre to pinkish through the golden. Adobe Stock
Of the faithful to look like after the departure of the Moors, grain to grind for feed the populations of the ports around the Mediterranean. Win through the narrow streets, the cathedral to 10 a.m., when the morning services are called and expect to spend between 45 minutes and 1 hour to discover the treasures of the Seu , his name majorcan. Built in place of a mosque, it was built at the end of the Thirteenth century. A true masterpiece ” alive “, it was adorned with baroque in the Seventeenth and Art nouveau, or modernist at the beginning of the Twentieth, thanks to the talents of Antonio Gaudi. Finally, in 2006, Miguel Barcelo, Spanish artist, contemporary decorated the chapel of the Santusimo a painted ceramic of 300 m2. A masterpiece a long time challenged to decipher nearly.
Hop ! An 11-minute walk along the bay of Palma to reach in the neighborhood of the port of Portixol-Molinar , today very popular, as Trentemoult Nantes or la Tronche, Saint-Tropez. It is thanks to the flour mills and water mills as this sector is uninhabited and almost unsafe until the mid-Nineteenth century, people gradually, attracting first the fishermen. For the past 10 years, it is the epitome of “trendiness” of which “members” buy “anything goes” fishermen’s houses and colourful windmills. Thanks to the association ” Amics dels Molins “, a few dozen of the eighteen wings that characterize these constructions majorquines, in turn, again when the wind rushed out of the sea breath. Some mills have been transformed into a house, or even in trade. In the heart of Palma, a fifteen-minute walk from the cathedral, on the heights a few mills have been perfectly restored flapping their wings in the slightest breeze.
Lunch
and Between a swim and a visit, we go to lunch at the Mola, a good restaurant Molinar. Mola Molinar / Photo press
Management Molinar . If the weather is nice, to whet the appetite, we sketch a few fathoms from one of the two small beaches where even in the summer there are few people, just a handful of residents, then head to the restaurant Mola . With its views of the Mediterranean, it prefers its seafood ultra-fresh : tuna tartare, calamari a la plancha, tempura shrimp… With its nice wine list and decor is immaculate, it is one of the tables without the fuss of Molinar in which experts promise a star. If one adds the price control (approximately 25 to 30 €) and a welcome adorable for its young owners, it has won the Grail.
afternoon
Jewel of modern Art, Iglesia Porciuncula, or church of crystal. Spiritual Mallorca / Photo press
bicycle, by bicycle, or by bus 25, departure every quarter of an hour, we head to Arenal … No, it does not grow of loud screams, this large bay colonized by the buildings ugly, little by little destroyed and then rebuilt with more extent, hides a treasure that is little known, the Iglesia Porciuncula or church of crystal. Built on a marshy ground by the Franciscan Friars in 1915, the small chapel has been completely transformed into the stunning round structure of concrete and iron. Inside, thirty-nine stained glass windows content the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, as well as passages from the Old and New Testament. The vestry offers to see an archaeological collection, tools, and documents, photos, paintings showing the transformation of Palma since the Eighteenth century. Avinguda Fra Joan Llabrés, porciuncula.org .
Aperitif and dinner
Very few tourists come to the magical world of the bar Abaco Mallorca. Abaco / Photo press
For the evening, we joined the historic centre to enjoy the lively atmosphere and walking from one place to another. Here we do dinner little before 22 pm, and we have fun until 2 a.m. in the morning. It is gone ! 20 pm, cocktails and tapas on the rooftop of Nakar Hotel on the 9th floor. View of the cathedral, the castle, the bay. Open every day from 19 h to 1 h. Then, dinner in the heart of the city on the terrace of the Canela . The chef Fabian Fuster, with a predilection for the products of the season, concocting a mediterranean fusion cuisine spicy notes asian. Midnight, we go to the Abaco , a place little golddinaire, a former baroque palace of the Seventeenth century, now a cocktail bar. Succession of plays all more insane the ones than the others with a riot of flowers and fresh fruits, paintings, objects. The cocktails are expensive, from 18 € but to fall and the spirit of things. Margarita to die for, as the signature cocktail.
DAY 2 : DECO AND MARKETS
Morning
In Santa Catalina, the traditional houses have facades in bright colors. They rarely exceed two levels and give the neighborhood a cozy atmosphere of a small village. Adobe Stock
The breakfast swallowed, one leading to the Santa Catalina , home to traditional artisans and fishermen, who little by little gradient earned a time the word justified in ill repute. Until seduced by the colorful houses, often poorly maintained, and the modernist buildings, a population intello bobo colonizes the scene for the past ten years and that bloom galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. After having traversed the halls of the market of Santa Catalina overflowing with food, fell for a enseimada fluffy spreading the nose of icing sugar accompanied by a fresh orange juice, we climb up by the Carrer Pou , the artery, the more connected to the Carrer Fabrica . Shops decor, fashion and crafts line the two sidewalks. Blow of heart for the sandals and espadrilles hand-made in 17, and at 33 for the Oma Project, which includes the exclusive creations of many artisans Spanish.
lunch Break
The gourmet market of San Juan was originally a slaughterhouse. It has been transformed into a vast market of tapas at the modernist architecture. Marcado San Juan / Photo press
Around noon we reach, on foot, the most expensive and exclusive market, so much prized by the Majorcans and tourists, the Marcado gastronomico de San Juan installed in an old slaughterhouse, modernist building, early Twentieth century. There aligns a succession of stalls offering food and a score of kiosks to enjoy tapas and glasses of wine. We choose inside and, if the weather is nice, we sit outside on large tables. The Majorcans love this market. We can also choose to dine at The One , bar hyperconvivial that occupies an entire wing. Lunch was over we climbed to the upper floor, the Cooking4 people , a space which hosts cooking classes, wine tastings and workshops to theme. Open every day from 12 p.m. to midnight. mercadosanjuanpalma.es.
Shopping greedy last-minute
Before returning on the last flight, is full of excellent cured meats, including ham and Cream, food shop uniquely situated Josep All i Ferrer 3. And, not far away, we buy in the tiny Coses Bones , plaza Santa Eulalia, the most excellent sobrasada of black pork and the most delicious empanadas de Palma, a sort of small pies and pastries filled.
address Book
GOOD food
Canela, chef Fabian Fuster concocts a mediterranean fusion cuisine spicy notes asian. Canela Photo / press
Mola Molinar, Carrer del Vicari Joaquim Fuster 83, 07006 Palma. Tel. : +34 634 33 93 44.
Canela, Carrer de Sant Jaume, 13, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 666 25 22 22.
Vandal, fusion food. Plaça del Progress, 15, 07013 Palma. Tel. : +34 871 04 51 74.
The Factory, tapas, local food, and French cuisine, C. de la f’abrica, 14a, 07013 Palma. Tel. : +34 871 53 15 19.
Temple Natura, vegan, 100% natural and organic, Carrer del Temple, 4, Bbajos, 07001 Palma. Tel. : +34 971 71 86 88.
Calixto, paella, Placed Banc de l’oli, 14, 07002 Palma. Tel. : +34 652 55 68 80.
Its Llum, meats, Carrer de Santa Fe, 2, 07001 Palma. Tel. : +34 871 70 21 89.
go OUT, DRINK A GLASS
Rooftop bar at Nakar Hotel, to the incredible view, Av. Jaume III, 21, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 971 72 02 23.
Abaco, for the ambience and the deco, Calle San Juan, 1, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 971 71 49 39.
Agua bar, music, cocktails, all is well. Jaume Ferrer, 6, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 676 30 65 31.
Social Club, box, rooftop, Lounge, Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, 33, 07 014 Palma. Tel. : +34 683 61 96 30.
WHERE to SLEEP ?
palacio Can Brands, a new spot of Palma since it opened last year. Palacio Can Brands Photo / press
Can Alomar, one of the most charming boutiques hotel at two steps from the Passeig del Born, the cathedral, and, therefore, of the old Palma in a mansion of the Nineteenth century. 16 rooms and suites muted and chic. From 180 €. Carrer de Sant Feliu, 1, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 871 592 002.
Can Bordoy Large House & Garden, facing the sea, with its raised garden of 750 m2, two outdoor swimming pools, this is one of the most enjoyable foot on the ground in Palma. Its 24 suites enjoy an absolute quiet in this house of the Sixteenth century. From 380 €. Carrer del Forn de la Glòria, 14, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 871 87 12 02.
HM Balaguera : here is a four-star design and quiet that deserves to be there, poses its suitcases a few minutes walk from the historic centre. Its 40 rooms are small but very well appointed, lend themselves perfectly to a stay of short duration, for adults only. From € 90. Carrer Marbella, 35, 07610 Palma. Tel. : +34 971 263 308.
The hotel with a view : Palacio Can Marked
Last historic home special to have received the endorsement of the authorities to become a hotel, the Palacio Can Marked displays its difference with a decoration which is affirmed at the heart of the historic district of La Lonja. After the allowed number of palaces to be transformed into a hotel, restaurant or bar, the autonomous parliament of the Balearic islands and the committee of the historic buildings, retoquent now any request of this type to preserve the spirit of the old city. The folder of the Palacio Can Marked, listed on the register of historic Buildings, was the last to be approved in 2017. This beautiful house of 2 600 m2 with its garden raised, full south, where one strolls in the shade of the palm trees is a boutique hotel, confidential, lined in a fine dining restaurant. At sunset, the hosts take a drink on the rooftop with line of sight La Seu, cathedral of Palma. 13 suites are very custom. Blow of heart for the Rose suite the only one with a terrace. From 480 € with breakfast and airport transfer.
Palacio Can Marked, Carrer dels Apuntadors, 15, 07012 Palma. Tel. +34 871 520 290.
PAUSE CULTURE, THREE look ON THE TOWN
Place Weyler stands the splendid Gran Hotel, one of the emblematic buildings of modernist architecture in Palma. and now seat of the Museum Foundation Caixaforum. GNU Free Documentation License
The art of modernism. To take the pulse of Palma, there’s nothing like follow a cultural visit of the great landmarks of modernist architecture. From the beginning of the Twentieth century, the capital of the Balearic islands invites architects mallorcan recognized for their achievements in Art nouveau. Lluís Domenech sign and the Gran Hotel , the first luxury hotel welcoming tourists. It now houses the cultural center caixa forum and its permanent collections (high quality). Antoni Gaudí and Rubió i Bellver restore at the same time the Seu , atypical cathedral of Palma. Number of notable buildings surround the places Mercat , Cort and Spain . These visits last for 2 hours approximately. It is necessary to register by contacting a few days ahead of the +34 971 720 720. They take place in small groups under the authority of an expert. The reluctant to the organised tours will provide the office of tourism brochure and map accurately indicating the route to follow and the locations of the main achievements of modernist.
The hidden treasures of Juan Miro . To see the Miro Foundation , the former mansion and atelier of the painter, overlooking the city and the sea, the temporary exhibition devoted to the artist bringing together 110 works dating from 1944 to 1981. These treasures, paintings, sculptures, sketches, etc shown exceptionally from the funds of the Foundation Pilar and Joan Miró in Mallorca. Tuesday to Saturday from 10h to 18h (19 h in summer), Sunday and public holidays from 10h to 15h. Calle de Saridakis, 29, Cala Major.
Fun, and the Palma Aquarium. single Place, which deserve more the appellation of the marine park, it covers 12,000 m2, 55 aquariums, hosting over 8,000 marine animals from 700 species and many live corals. With the help of scientists, biologists, botanists, the Palma Aquarium has recreated the ecosystems of the Atlantic, the Pacific, the Indian ocean and the Mediterranean sea. On its rooftop, a huge jungle spread tropical species. All day, 9: 30-18: 30, last entry 17: 30. palmaaquarium.com.
Es Baluard, our favorite cultural
The centre, Es Baluard brings together a permanent collection of works by Miro, Barcelo, but also of rené Magritte, Gauguin, and Picasso ceramics. Courtesy Es Baluard
Without a doubt one of the contemporary art museums, the most interesting and important of the Mediterranean. With a permanent collection of works by Miro, Barcelo, but also of rené Magritte, Gauguin, and Picasso ceramics. The temporary exhibitions are most of the time devoted to artists mallorcan renowned. Tuesday to Sunday.
Museum of modern and contemporary Art Es Baluard, Plaça de la Porta Santa Catalina, 10, 07012 Palma. Tel. : +34 971 90 82 00.
Office of tourism Palma de Mallorca
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