Spain · Mallorca
Palma.
Old-town charm, Mediterranean beaches, and Gothic cathedral views.
Package from £64 · flight + stay from StanstedPalma is the rare Mediterranean island capital that works as a genuine city break, not just a beach trip. La Seu cathedral dominates the skyline over the old port, the lanes of the old town hide tiny squares and tapas bars, and the city beaches are a short bus ride away. Outside the July–August peak, it's a relaxed, walkable, and surprisingly affordable long weekend.
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Getting there
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) sits about 8km from the centre. The EMT bus line A1 runs roughly every 15 minutes into Plaça d'Espanya for around €5, taking 20–25 minutes; taxis cost roughly £20–25.
Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 all fly direct from Stansted and Luton with flight times around 2h20. Outside school holidays, fares are usually very reasonable when booked a few months ahead.
What to see & do
La Seu Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral towering over the old port is the city's icon — go inside for the Gaudí-restored interior and the famous rose window, then walk the seafront promenade beneath it at sunset.
Old Town (Casc Antic)
A maze of narrow lanes between the cathedral and Plaça Major, dotted with courtyards, small galleries, and unhurried café terraces — best explored slowly in the cooler morning hours.
Es Baluard Museum
A modern and contemporary art museum built into the old city walls, with a rooftop terrace looking out over the bay — one of the better-value cultural stops in the city.
Platja de Palma
The big city beach a short bus ride east of the centre — wide sand, calm water, and plenty of low-key beach bars away from the old town's tourist crush.
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