10 Plans to Have an Authentic Mallorquin Experience!
There are destinations you visit once and enjoy, but when the time comes to say goodbye, you know it is probable that you will not return. On the other hand, there are places that make such an intense impression on you that you begin to imagine what your life would be like there…
Palma de Mallorca is one of these special places: a beautiful city where people can envision part of their life, year, or at the very least, an annual vacation. Palma is not only beautiful, but a generous city: the more you visit, the more the city offers you in return and becomes part of your own identity and history.
As you walk the streets of this magnificent Mediterranean city you may ask yourself, In what part of Palma would you buy a house? Which panadería would be your local bakery, your trusted hairdresser, your café where you would read the newspapers every morning? Can you imagine all the new friends you still haven’t met from around the world and all the exciting trips you would take?
Strolling through the streets of Palma, discovering new authentic places, which we are afraid in the age of digitization will one day cease to exist, is a luxury. This luxury connects you with people, traditions, crafts, culture and history. Below are some opportunities to have an authentic Mallorquin experience and enjoy what Palma has to offer.
What to do in Palma in one day:
Visit the Santa Catalina Market
Visit the vibrant Santa Catalina market with Lonja 18 and let them surprise you with authentic recipes in their kitchen-workshop, located in the heart of the city.
Cultural journey through San Feliu street
Walk through the culturally rich street of San Feliu, where you will discover small art galleries, concept stores and cafes.
Enjoy an artisanal ice cream in the Old Town
Cool off with an artisanal ice cream sitting on the bench in front of the Palma Town Hall while you watch the people and life go by in a Mediterranean city.
Palma shopping area
Visit the most commercial area of the city, from Jaime III to El Born, where you will find all the important brand stores and local restaurants.
Restaurant with a terrace
One of the greatest pleasures in Mallorca is eating on a large terrace in warm weather. Enjoy eating in the sun on the terrace of one of the restaurants on Calle Fábrica.
Maritime bike ride
Rent some bicycles and pedal from the promenade to Can Pastilla along the bike path by the sea.
Picnic at Palma Cathedral
Discover the Cathedral of Palma and relax with a picnic sitting on the old walls that surround the entrance to the city.
Museum of Contemporary Art of Palma
Visit the Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art and its terrace with views of the bay of Palma or the Joan Miró Museum in Palma.
Taste the typical local sweets
Savor some traditional local sweets such as ensaimadas or coca de patata at Can Joan de s’aigo or Forn de Sa Soca, or churros with chocolate at Churrería La Rosaleda.
Sunset on a rooftop
End the day watching the sunset with a cocktail on one of the city’s terraces: Es princep Hotel, Hostal Cuba or Singular rooftop bar.
Also, for those who want to experience a total immersion into local life, we recommend joining a cultural or artistic tour and meeting local people. Luckily, here, there are still many little hidden treasures waiting to be discovered that awaken the senses: new experiences that you can smell, touch and feel, demonstrate what makes Mallorcan life unique.
Yoga class at Sadhana Works
Feel the local essence by discovering the alley of Sant Feliu Street and enjoy a yoga class in the multicultural Sadhana Works studio.
Babel bookstore in Palma
Enjoy a coffee surrounded by books at the Babel bookstore in Palma, located in one of the most charming alleys in the city where you can always find local musicians setting the mood with live music in the afternoon.
Pottery class
Sign up for a pottery class at Estudio La Guilda pottery school.
Botany or painting class
Visit the picturesque Artisteo Taller for a painting or botany class and a glass of wine.
Mediterranean cooking class
Learn to cook the best-known dishes of local gastronomy in Mallorca’s Open Kitchen cooking courses. Book now in this website!
If you want more advice on other ways to make the most of your time on the island, here is another post with the 10 best things to do in Mallorca.