Palma is a key city on the island of Majorca. Founded prior to the birth of Christ, it is
an area rich in history and legend, including long traditions of piracy and
conquest by various groups. In the
center of town one can wander and discover narrow streets drawn between ancient
buildings. Follow these roads and you
will find yourself drawn to the royal palace or the town s ancient
cathedral. Other notable attractions
within the city include the Cathedral of Mallorca, the 10th century
Arab baths and Bellver Castle, the site of the city s history museum. Local legends circulate throughout the city
including the one of the Dragon of Na Coca, the story of the hunchback and Na
Joana and of course the Conde Mal whose ghost is said to haunt a local nature
reserve. Just ask any of the locals and
they ll be happy to share what they know.
Shopping districts, both modern and through the ancient streets provide
ample entertainment for those wishing to browse or buy. If you haven t experienced street markets in Spain
this is an ideal place, both for their variety of goods and the streets
performers who tend towards these areas in the summer season. For those who like to explore, there are many
places to visit just a short distance away that can take you through caves, an
Inca market and mountain villages. The
nightlife here is also prominent as visitors and residents take in discos or
neon lit all night bars. Concerts,
theatre, ballets and plays are regular occurrences for those who prefer more
scheduled entertainment. Cultural
festivals are a great way to become immersed in local traditions and since they
are frequent it shouldn t be hard to find one to coincide with your travel
plans. Holy Week is certainly one of the
largest, as is the Fiesta of Sant Sebastia, the patron saint of the city.