Palma for under £100 a night! Mallorca's charming 資本/首都 申し込む/申し出s glorious architecture and a vibrant food scene

Often 影を投げかけるd by the island’s beautiful beaches and 山地の 内部の, Mallorca’s 資本/首都 makes a 広大な/多数の/重要な 週末 city break.?

With Moorish and modernist architecture, the skyline is 支配するd by the 抱擁する Gothic cathedral, 非常に高い above the flashy ヨット-filled marina.

Besides 広範囲にわたる history, there are world-class galleries and a vibrant food scene.

Often overshadowed by the island?s beautiful beaches and mountainous interior, Palma, Mallorca?s capital, makes a great weekend city break

Often 影を投げかけるd by the island’s beautiful beaches and 山地の 内部の, Palma, Mallorca’s 資本/首都, makes a 広大な/多数の/重要な 週末 city break

Where to stay

Hostal Pons

Charming from the moment you step into the 工場/植物-filled 中庭, Hostal Pons is in a building from 1850 with 初めの tile floo (犯罪の)一味 and antique furniture. It’s tucked away 近づく the boutique shops on Carrer de Sant Feliu, not far from the harbour.

(テニスなどの)ダブルス from £56 (hostalpons.com).

Hotel Palau Sa Font

Just behind Placa de la Drassanas, a pretty tree-lined square with tapas 妨げる/法廷,弁護士業s, this handsome raspberry-pink-hued hotel makes a relaxing 退却/保養地. There’s a roof terrace, 急落(する),激減(する) pool and solarium while rooms are both 極小の and comfortable.

(テニスなどの)ダブルス from £98 (palausafont.com).

Hotel Ca N’Alexandre

Palma can be explored on foot or by bike. Above, colourful houses line the city streets

Palma can be 調査するd on foot or by bike. Above, colourful houses line the city streets

On an unassuming street just outside th e centre, Hotel Ca N’Alexandre has exposed 塀で囲むs and beams, large glass windows and pastel-hued furnishings. There’s also a relaxing lounge and small rooftop terrace.

(テニスなどの)ダブルス from £69 (canalexandre.com).

Brondo Architect Hotel

始める,決める in a 17th-century building in the heart of the city, each room at this hotel is 指名するd after a famous architect - all coming with 木造の four-poster beds and a minimalist feel. There’s a pretty 中庭 for breakfast.

(テニスなどの)ダブルス from £97 (brondoarchitectpalmademallorca.com).

What to see and do

Take a wander

Palma's skyline is dominated by the huge Gothic cathedral La Seu, pictured towering above the yacht-filled marina

Palma's skyline is 支配するd by the 抱擁する Gothic cathedral La Seu, pictured 非常に高い above the ヨット-filled marina

Lose yourself in the maze of 狭くする streets of the historic 地区 between Pla?a de Cort and the marina. The 最高潮の場面 is the mammoth 14th Century cathedral known as La Seu, is an impressive golden sandstone building from the outside but it’s 価値(がある) 投機・賭けるing inside to see the light stream through the impressive 61 stained-glass windows (tickets from £7.71).

Go for a spin

Palma and its 近郊 are 広大な/多数の/重要な to 調査する on two wheels, featuring an 豊富 of cycle paths and flat 地理学. From the city centre there’s a lovely 大勝する along the coastline with sea 見解(をとる)s all the way. Snoop at the superyachts in the marina, admire the old fishing area of Molinar and 結局最後にはーなる at the sandy stretch of beach at S’Arenal. Bikes from £12.80 a day (callandridemallorca.com).

Marvel at Miro

The much-loved Catalan artist Joan Miro moved to Mallorca for the second half of his working life and his home and studios, designed by Josep Llu?s Sert, were transformed to Fundaci? Mir? Mallorca, a museum and art space, in the 早期に Nineties (tickets £8.60). In the 郊外s, it’s a 素晴らしい setting with 広範囲にわたる vistas, a chance to see up の近くに where he worked and an 広範囲にわたる collection of his work (miromallorca.com).

See the unusual 城

Castell de Bellver, Spain's only round castle, sits atop a hill to the west of the city

Castell de Bellver, Spain's only 一連の会議、交渉/完成する 城, sits 頂上に a hill to the west of the city??

Spain's only 一連の会議、交渉/完成する 城 (Castell de Bellver) and former 14th Century 王室の 要塞 is まっただ中に pine forests 頂上に a hill to the west of the city. While the 城 gives an 利益/興味ing insight into the island’s past, the 見解(をとる)s alone are 価値(がある) the visit.

Where to eat

Restaurant Casa Julio

始める,決める lunches are about a tenner for three courses and a glass of ワイン at Casa Julio, a bustling 位置/汚点/見つけ出す on a corner behind the Santa Eulalia church.

Try the Ensaimada - a flaky pastry - from?Forn des Teatre (pictured)

Try the Ensaimada - a flaky pastry - from?Forn des Teatre (pictured)

推定する/予想する classic Mallorcan dishes such as mushroom tortellini and cuttlefish stew. 捕らえる、獲得する a (米)棚上げする/(英)提議する outside for 日光 and 広大な/多数の/重要な people-watching.?4 Carrer de la Previsi?.

Forn des Teatre

Ensaimada Mallorquina - a 新たな展開d, flaky pastry that can be both 甘い and savoury - is a Mallorcan must-try cuisine, and Forn des Teatre is a 罰金 place to do so.

Try the plain Ensaimada (from £1.70); perfect dipped in coffee for breakfast. 9 Pla?a de Weyler (fornetdelasoca.com).

Mercat D’Olivier

With more than 100 立ち往生させるs, Palma’s 抱擁する covered market is a veritable treasure trove for foodies, with fresh produce from across the island.

在庫/株 up on 扱う/治療するs for a picnic or pull up a 妨げる/法廷,弁護士業 stool at one of the many restaurants such as Can Jaume, with tasty tapas (£3.40 a plate), or Bottega Bolognese for fresh pasta dishes (£6.85).?Pla?a de l’Olivar.

La Molienda Bisbe

From the centre of Palma there's a 'lovely route' to explore along its coastline, with sea views all the way. Pictured: Platja de Can Pere Antoni, a short walk from Palma's Old Town

From the centre of Palma there's a 'lovely 大勝する' to 調査する along its coastline, with sea 見解(をとる)s all the way. Pictured: Platja de Can Pere Antoni, a short walk from Palma's Old Town

For some of Palma’s best coffee and good breakfasts/brunches, this friendly cafe is just the ticket. Sit beneath its jacaranda tree and tuck into toast topped with goats cheese, pistachios and strawberries (£7). 広大な/多数の/重要な cakes. 11 Carrer del Bisbe Campins (lamolienda.es).

Getting there

Easyjet 飛行機で行くs from Gatwick, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow to Palma de Mallorca from £15.24 one-way (easyjet.com). The A1 bus runs between the airport and the centre of town (£4.30 one way).