Postcards from Palma, Majorca

This time last year we escaped on a city break to Palma, the beautiful capital city of the island of Majorca. Having not been abroad for a few years due to the pandemic, it almost felt like I was going to a foreign land for the very first time. When we landed in Palma after the short flight from Belfast , the heat and the smells hit me first. Then I heard Spanish being spoken around me and I remembered then how much I love travelling and the excitement of being somewhere new. In this post I thought I’d share some virtual postcards from Palma, Majorca.

We were there for a total of 5 nights, staying at the stunning HM Palma Blanc, which is a short ten minute stroll from the city centre. We had no fixed agenda for our holiday. It was just an opportunity to kick back and relax, enjoy the sunshine, sample the local tapas and take in the sights and sounds of this cosmopolitan city.

The old town

One of the highlights of the trip for me was wandering the maze of narrow streets that make up the old town, many of which date from the Middle Ages. It’s an area full of atmosphere, light and shade, dotted with cafes and buildings with colourful shutters and balconies full of plants. This is where we headed most mornings for long breakfasts, happy to sit and sip coffee and watch the locals go about their business.

Jardí del Bisbe (Bishop’s Garden) 

Another personal highlight was the Jardi del Bisbe or Bishop’s Garden. Located in the old town, very close to Palma’s famous cathedral, it’s a small botanical garden with palm trees and a vegetable patch. And, at the centre, a beautiful ornamental pond surrounded by bougainvillea blossom. It’s a lovely, peaceful spot to sit for a while in the respite of shade and watch the fish and the reflections of the blossom on the water.

Forn des Teatre

Finally, no trip to Palma would be complete without a visit to Forn des Teatre. It’s a bakery and veritable treasure trove of home baked pastries and local culinary delights. No wonder then why this is one of the most photographed facades in Palma. It’s a beautiful shop to wander around and pick up some tasty treats. I highly recommend the apricot ensaimada – a rolled pastry topped with powdered sugar and filled with locally grown apricots.

All in all, we found Palma to be the perfect destination for a short city break. It had everything we were looking for. As well as lovely weather and good food, it boasts beautiful architecture and a relaxed vibe with friendly locals. I should also mention it was reasonably priced. Just another mention too of our hotel, HM Palma Blanc. This is a spacious and relaxed hotel with beautifully planted areas to sit and sip a chilled glass of local wine after a day of sightseeing. I can’t wait to return !

Chilling at HM Palma Blanc, Palma, Majorca

Thanks for taking the time to read this post about Palma.

Where have you been recently on a city break? Any places that stand out for you that you would recommend ? Feel free to share your recommendations in the comments below. I’m always on the look out for new places to visit !

Enjoy the rest of your week,

Paula