Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days (Mallorca)

Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days

The Balearic Islands have numerous resources that can be enjoyed if you have accessibility requirements
Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days

The Balearic Islands have numerous resources that can be enjoyed if you have accessibility requirements
Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days

The Balearic Islands have numerous resources that can be enjoyed if you have accessibility requirements
Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days

The Balearic Islands have numerous resources that can be enjoyed if you have accessibility requirements

Enjoy the city of Palma in 3 days

The Balearic Islands have numerous resources that can be enjoyed if you have accessibility requirements

In this itinerary we suggest discovering the city of Palma. You can find further information about the accessibility of the sites we mention in their specific information sheets.

Day 1: Arrival at Son Sant Joan Airport

When you arrive at the airport,* AENA provides free assistance for people with accessibility needs through the Without Barriers service. This service has to be booked in advance to guarantee availability as Palma airport helps 144,000 people with special requirements every year (source: AENA).

Once outside the airport you can take the bus to Palma or request a Eurotaxi (adapted taxi). There are also private companies that provide accessible transport with or without a driver.

After reaching your accommodation, start your first outing in Palma following the Lower Palma route.
The Lower Palma route starts at the Tourist Office in the Parc de la Mar. From here, go along Paseo Sagrera, a place with many bars and restaurants, or carry on along Avenida Antonio Maura. Pass through Plaza de la Reina and then continue along the Paseo d’es Born, where you can visit the Casal Solleric, and continue to the Plaza de las Tortugas where Avenida Jaime III begins, an unmissable place for shopping, and Calle Unión which also takes you past historical buildings such as the Caixa Forum and the Teatro Principal. After passing the Teatro, you will find the lift connecting Lower Palma and Upper Palma, but we will leave this for tomorrow and enjoy the gastronomy, culture and shopping in the city.

If you come in winter, from the last weekend in November this part of Palma fills up with lights and stalls selling roast chestnuts or baked apples as well as artisanal market stalls that will delight children and grown-ups who love the Christmas festivities.

*In accordance with Regulation (EC) 1107/2006 of the European Parliament, since 26 July 2008 an assistance service has been provided for passengers with reduced mobility in all European airports.
This EU measure involves great social progress for disabled people and so all of the economic, material and human resources necessary to enable the provision in all Spanish airports of a quality service that guarantees that all people can use air transport between any point in Europe, whatever their disability, have been provided.

Day 2: Discovering the Upper Palma route

After a night’s rest, set off again on the Upper Palma route, which starts at the Ses Estacions tourist information office, close to Plaza de España and start the itinerary at one of its unmissable stops: the Olivar market, where you will find typical fresh local and international products. When you leave here, continue along Calle san Miguel one of the capital’s most important shopping streets. Here you can visit the Church of San Miguel and the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art, until you come to Plaza Mayor where you will find the lift that connects the Upper Palma and Lower Palma routes.

Carry on exploring the streets until you come to Plaza de Cort where the façade of the City Hall with the ancient olive tree in the foreground make a classic photo opportunity during your trip.

If you continue along Calle Palau Reial, you will find on your right the Parliament building, formerly the property of the Círculo Mallorquín, and the March Palace. Overshadowing the end of this street is our landmark Cathedral of Majorca, and opposite it the Almudaina Palace. Both of these buildings have accessible itineraries in their interior.

All that remains now to finish off the day is to carry on exploring the streets and discovering the Majorcan patios, the King’s gardens and the Parc de la Mar, but not without first stopping off at a terrace to enjoy a delicious Majorcan dish.

Day 3: The surrounding area and Bellver Castle

Today, take the tourist Bus; after so much exploration, it is nice to enjoy the city from another perspective. You can listen to the provided audioguide during the journey. You can also check the accessibility of the sites to visit at the different stops in our information sheets. Palma is one of those cities where, wherever you look, you will find interesting things. History follows you and Bellver Castle is a site you should not miss. The accessible door is signposted at the entrance. Once inside you can find raised print information and a lift connecting the floors. It is important to note that electric wheelchairs are not permitted in it.

Inside, you can enjoy the city’s history museum as well as the throne room and other rooms. Bellver Castle was the first circular castle to be built in Europe and it provides a view over all of the city.

After your visit, you can continue on the tourist bus to the Pilar i Joan Miró Museum to complete your cultural visit in one of the most important centres in the city.

We hope you enjoy our itinerary for Palma, a city that offers you everything you can imagine 365 days a year.