Listed alphabetically 

Almudaina Palace
C/. del Palau Real, Palma. Tel: 971 214 134
Open April to September from 10.00 to 20.00, October to March 10.00 to 18.00. Closed on Monday. Still used for some state occasions. Visitors can see the king’s courtyard, the St Anna Chapel, the St Praxedis Chapel and the throne room. Externally the central tower features an angel by Camprodon about which Robert Graves wrote “it acts as a weather cock, and the Mallorquins describe an unstable man as being like the Palace Angel”. For EU citizens entrance is free on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17.00 to 20.00. This visit combines well with a tour of the Cathedral.

Arab Baths
C/. de Can Serra 7, Palma.
Open 10.00 to 18.00. One of the few existing relics of the Arab occupation, this is thought to be the private baths of a rich family.  It only comprises two rooms and a pleasant garden.

Auditorium
Paseo Maritimo 18, Palma. Tel: 971 735 328.
Web: palmaauditorium.com/en. There are two theatres, one with a 2000 seat capacity. The programme is varied and includes concerts, ballet and musicals. There is a car park on the opposite side of the Maritimo.

Bellver Castle
C/. Jose Cela, Palma. Tel: 971 735 065
Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 19.00. Sunday 10.00 to 15.00. A ‘must’ on every visitor’s list, almost unique in its circular shape. It contains an interesting museum explaining the history of Palma. It was construct3ed in early 1300 by Jaime II and has served as a royal residence and a prison.
The site offers outstanding views of Palma and its port.

Caixa Forum
Plaza de Weyler 3, Palma. Tel: 971 178 512.
Open 10.00 to 20.00. Located in the former Grand Hotel which the Caixa Bank completely renovated to form an exhibition centre and theatre. The displays and events vary throughout the year and a programme can be found on the web at  caixaforum.es. There is a good restaurant in the building.

Cathedral (la Seu)
Plaza La Seu, Palma. Tel 971 723 130
Open 10.00 to 16.00. There is an admission charge but it includes a visit to a museum as well as the cathedral. This truly magnificent gothic style building features the world´s largest stained glass rose window and there is a wrought-iron canopy by Gaudi over the pulpit.

Colcada de la Beata (Procession)
One of the three major processions in Mallorca dedicated to Santa Catalina Tomas. Held in Palma on the 3rd Saturday of September it features floats and bands with big-headed figures and devils to add to the fun.

Diocesan Museum
C/. Mirador 5, Palma (behind cathedral).Tel 971 713 133
Open Monday to Friday from 10.00. Open on Saturday but closes at 14.15. Features many religious artefacts including paintings, ceramics, silverware and Arab tapestries.

Es Baluard Museum
Porta de Santa Catalina 10, Palma. Tel 971 908 200
Open June to September from 10 to midnight and October to May from 10.00 to 20.00.  Closed on Sunday in the winter period. This substantial collection of modern and contemporary art includes works by Juan Miro, and Picasso in an impressive setting within the old city wall. There is a restaurant in the complex.

House of Son Amar
Carretera de Palma-Soller KM 10.8, 07193 Palmanyola (11 km north of Palma) Tel: 971 617 533.
Web: sonamar.com. Features spectacular shows with international artists. Tickets available with or without a meal. Open from April to October.

La Lonja
Guillem Sagera Blvd. 5, Palma. Tel: 971 711 705
A very fine example of Spanish gothic architecture with its interior pillars resembling a palm grove. Constructed in the 15th century as a meeting place for merchants, it is now used for occasional exhibitions.

Mills Museum
In Mill d’en Garleta 14, Es Jonquet, Palma. Tel: 676 838 477
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10.30 to 12.30. Near Santa Catalina. The mill houses an interesting collection of models and pictures illustrating the history of windmills on Mallorca. Admission is free.

Miro Mallorca Foundation
Carrer Saridakis 29, 0715 Palma. Tel: 971 701 420.
Open Winter: September 16 to May 15 from 10.00 to 18.00. Summer: May 16 to September 15th from 10.00 to 19.00. Closed Monday and after 15.00 on Saturdays. Miro lived  in Mallorca from 1956 until his death in 1983. His studio and workshops were donated to the Palma Council in 1981 and rebuilt in 1992.  The collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings and a large number of items that Miro collected. There are also several works by contemporary artists which were produced in the workshops, a library of contemporary art, a cafe and ample parking.

Museum of Decorative Arts, Carretera  de Soller 11, Palma (At Km 4 on road from Palma to Soller.
Open 10.00 to 13.30 and 15.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday. Saturday morning only. The museum opened in 2015 and its 18 rooms house many of the exhibits formerly on display at the Museum of Mallorca.  It aims to show a large part of the culture of Mallorca prior to tourism. The collection is housed in a typical Mallorcan house and exhibits include ceramics, pictures, jewellery, clothing, musical instruments and toys. It is well worth a visit and there is ample parking.

Museum of Mallorca
C/. Portell 5, Palma (Nr. Cathedral). Tel: 971 177 838
Open Monday to Friday 11.00 to 18.00, Saturday 10.00 to 14.00.
For those with little interest in archaeology the 16th century building will be of more interest than much of its content. Many former exhibits are now displayed at the Decorative Arts Museum but there are still some good pictures.

Palau March
Palou Reial 18,  07001 Palma. Tel: 971 711 122
Open 10.00 to 18.30. Saturdays  11.00 to 14.00, Closed Sunday.  The March family home from 1939 now houses the Bartolome March Severa Foundation and a museum of modern and contemporary paintings and sculpture including works by Rodin, Moore, Dali and Sert plus examples of 15th and 16th century Mallorcan cartography. There is also a fine 18th century nativity scene and an important library.

Pueblo Español
Pueblo Español 55, Palma. Tel: 971 457 633
Open November to March 9.00 to 17.00. April to October 10.00 to 18.00
Web: puebloespanolmallorca.com. A collection of buildings replicating, on a reduced scale, prominent buildings in Spain. The effect is a village with cobbled streets. There is also one of the largest conference halls in Mallorca which houses major events. Situated off the Andrea Dora about 1 km from the center of Palma. Parking is available.

San Carlos Military Museum
Dique del Oueste, Porto Pi. Tel: 971 402 145
Open Tuesday to Sunday 10.00 to 14.00. In a superb setting this old fort has been converted into a really interesting museum with hundreds of exhibits including model battle scenes, swords, guns, uniforms, military equipment and a fine collection of model boats. There is ample parking and a good cafe/restaurant with fine views.  Admission is free.

San Antoni Abat
One of the major fiestas, celebrated throughout the island, is dedicated to Saint Antoni, the patron saint of animals. Bonfires are lit in the streets on January 16th – the eve of Sant Antonio Abat, and on the 17th there is a parade of farm animals and domestic pets from Palma cathedral to the church of San Antonio in C/. San Miguel where they receive a blessing.

Sa Rua (Carnival)
Carnival parades are held throughout the island but by far the largest is in Palma on the last Sunday before lent. The procession of floats, dancers, acrobats and bands takes around two hours to pass by.

Sight Seeing Bus Tour
Open top bus tours commence at 10.00 and end at 18.00. The tour lasts about 80 minutes but you can hop on and off where you like and pick up the next bus, they come about every 20 minutes. Ticket vouchers and details of where to board are available on-line from city-sightseeing.com.

Toy Museum (Museu de sa Jugueta)
Ç/. de la Campana 1, Palma (Nr. Sta Eulalia). Tel: 971 715 208.
An extensive collection of toys, many of which were previously displayed at Sa Pobla. They include dolls houses, ships, cars, model theatres and games. A recent visit was much enjoyed by all age groups.

Train to Soller
From 10.10 to 19.40. This antique train has operated since 1913. It departs from the station in Placa España and makes the 23 km trip to Soller via Bunyola with some fantastic views on the way. Ancient trams then continue the journey to the Port of Soller.  It is particularly popular when the almond blossom is out as it passes many orchards.

Tres Reyes
The first of the many traditional festivals Tres Reys or the Three Kings is celebrated on the evening of  January 5th throughout the island. The largest and most spectacular parade is in Palma where the kings arrive by boat and then process around the city together with so many decorated floats that the procession takes over an hour to pass.