Best time to visit Palma, Comunitat Autònoma de les Illes Balears

• City beaches — swim and sunbathe at Platja de Can Pere Antoni, the most central beach just east of the cathedral, or find a quieter spot further along the coast at Ciudad Jardín.
• Cala Major beach — head to this 200 m sandy beach 4 km southwest of the city for a family-friendly option with clear, calm waters, though it gets busy in peak summer.
• Attend a festival — plan your visit around a local event like the Mallorca Live rock and pop festival in mid-June or the Festival de Pollença for classical music throughout August.
• Watch football — catch a game at the 23,000-seat Estadi de Son Moix, home to RCD Mallorca, located just northwest of the city center.
• Paseo Marítimo — join the evening scene along the promenade, which transforms at its south end into a pub and club strip with music that runs until dawn.

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• El Casco Antiguo — wander the historical center, bounded by old city walls, and take in the elevated plazas, Moorish gardens at S'Hort del Rei, and the Vauban fortifications.
• Santa Eulàlia church — visit this attractive Gothic church, one of the oldest in the city, located a short walk west of Sant Francesc.
• Convent of St Clara — stop by this 17th-century convent east of the Banys Àrabs to buy homemade cookies from the cloistered nuns through a traditional revolving hatch.
• Basílica de Sant Miquel — see the church that was converted from a mosque in 1229 and later expanded, situated in the heart of the city center.
• Art Nouveau architecture — explore the leafy triangle in the west of Casco Antiguo to find several interesting Art Nouveau buildings, a testament to the city's early 20th-century growth.

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• Early May to mid-July — this period offers the best weather, with average temperatures of 22.9°C and very little rain, without the intense crowding of August.
• September — the sea is still warm, the summer crowds have thinned, and the weather remains pleasant, with sea breezes keeping the heat in check.
• Winter months — a good time for a quiet city break, as temperatures remain mild, though many hotels close and it is not the time for a beach vacation.

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• Book accommodation ahead — for a July to September visit, it is essential to secure your hotel in advance, as this is the high season with peak demand.
• Use public transport — parking and driving in the city is challenging; rely on the efficient EMT city buses or the convenient TIB network for trips to other towns.
• Guard against pickpockets — be vigilant with valuables in the town center and be aware that street touts can work as a distraction.
• Acknowledge local identity — the people of Mallorca identify as Catalan, and trying to speak some Castilian Spanish is more appreciated than relying on English.

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