Palma de Mallorca offers a lot of variety for sailing crews. If you spend your holidays sailing through the Balearics and if you are close to Mallorca you should definitely go ashore at this Mediterranean port.
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Do not forget to take a look at the beautiful old town of Palma with all its touristic sights. The most famous and biggest sight is, of course, the cathedral of Palma de Mallorca which is also called "La Seu". From here you have a view over the Parc de la Mar where different kind of concerts and events take place during the summer season.
The old town of Palma de Mallorca invites you to stay in one of the various little tapas bars or cafes. Besides, you can have a walk through the countless small alleys and streets while admiring the historical facade of these buildings that have Spanish and Catalan influences. Moreover, you can go for a little shopping trip in the city centre or visit the market in Santa Catalina or the Mercat de Olivar to buy fresh vegetables, fruits or fish and meat. A lot of parks attract kids with different kind of playgrounds and numerous artists entertain the younger ones as well as the older people with their performances or music. All in all Palma is a great city for shopping, dining and sightseeing that offers a good mixture of trendy lifestyle with Mediterranean atmosphere.
Felix Wolf f.wolf@yachtbooker.comFelix Wolf is co-founder and owner of YachtBooker. He is a charter skipper himself and enjoys discovering new sailing areas.