{"id":3172,"date":"2019-06-20T20:40:49","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T18:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/?p=3172\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:17:46","slug":"palma-cruise-port-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/en\/blog\/palma-cruise-port-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Palma Cruise Port Guide: What to Do During a Cruise Stop in Palma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"color: #f99b1c;\"><strong>Top Things to Do During a Cruise Stop in Palma<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your cruise ship stops in Palma for a few hours, you might be wondering what places are really worth visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is that Palma is a very easy city to explore in a short time. Many of its most famous landmarks are located close to the cruise port, especially around the historic centre and the waterfront.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with a short stop, you can easily visit the Cathedral, the Royal Palace of Almudaina and some of the most beautiful streets of the Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, Mallorca is one of the four&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Balearic islands<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that is included in many cruises stops through the Mediterranean Sea. During your stop in Mallorca, there are lots of things to do and places to visit and some of them are a \u201cmust\u201d. Now, we explain to you what to do and what to see in Mallorca during your cruise stop.<\/span><span style=\"color: #f99b1c;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #f99b1c;\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Palma Old Town and the Cathedral.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visit to Palma\u2019s historic centre is the best way to start your stop in the city. The Old Town is compact, full of history and very pleasant to explore on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the first places you will notice when arriving in Palma is the impressive Cathedral of Mallorca, also known as <em>The Cathedral of the sea.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Palma de Mallorca you will find the main and the most important monuments, such as the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/catedraldemallorca.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cathedral<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. La Seu, as it is known here, is one of the biggest religious buildings of Spain. This masterpiece was built in a Gothic style near the walls of Palma. It has 3 aisles, in the main one (the central one and the tallest one) is located the Trinity Chapel. The Holy Sacrament chapel, its stained glass windows and its huge fresco are worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the nearby Parc de la Mar you can enjoy one of the most famous views of the cathedral with the sea in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Just in front it is located the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patrimonionacional.es\/en\/real-sitio\/palacio-real-de-la-almudaina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Almudaina Palace<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, known as the Royal Palace. It is a monument where Muslim and gothic style combines perfectly. Visiting the palace helps you to understand the history of the Balearic Islands from prehistory time up to nowadays. During your visit, you can contemplate the King\u2019s patio, the throne room, the Saint James chapel, an Arab bath, Saint Anne Chapel and the Queen\u2019s patio.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Royal Palace of Almudaina reflects the long history of Mallorca, from the Muslim period to the Christian kingdom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cathedral-mallorca.jpg\" alt=\"Palma Cathedral (La Seu) seen from Parc de la Mar\" class=\"wp-image-5378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cathedral-mallorca.jpg 1064w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cathedral-mallorca-532x400.jpg 532w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/cathedral-mallorca-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/en\/free-walking-tour-mallorca\/\">Explore the Cathedral of Mallorca<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-image-2489 size-thumbnail is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-1067x800.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Palace of Almudaina in Palma de Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-5372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/almudaina-royal-palace-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Almudaina Royal Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #f99b1c;\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit Bellver Castle<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another interesting place to visit in Palma is <a href=\"https:\/\/castelldebellver.palma.cat\/portal\/PALMA\/castelldebellver\/contenedor1.jsp?seccion=s_ldes_d10_v2.jsp&amp;codbusqueda=2370&amp;codResi=1&amp;codMenu=2247&amp;language=en\"><strong>Bellver Castle<\/strong><\/a>, located on a hill just a few minutes from the city centre.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is formed by the main tower or Torre Major and 3 smaller towers. It is a round shape gothic castle. From the castle the views are stunning, you can contemplate Palma de Mallorca and its bay.<\/span> From the top you can enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Palma, the harbour and the bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moreover, walking through the streets and alleys of Palma de Mallorca discovers small and picturesque squares such as the&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plaza Mayor<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;(the main square). It is located in the centre of Palma and the main cobblestone streets end there. This square is a nice place for the craft markets, musicians, street artists and more. Another beautiful square is&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plaza de Cort<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;(the City Hall square) where is located one of the most stunning buildings of Palma: the&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">City Hall<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. In the centre of that square, you will find a huge olive tree moved there in 1989.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-image-2797 size-thumbnail is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1067\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ayuntamiento-de-palma.jpg\" alt=\"Palma City Hall in Pla\u00e7a de Cort\" class=\"wp-image-5395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ayuntamiento-de-palma.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ayuntamiento-de-palma-534x400.jpg 534w, https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ayuntamiento-de-palma-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ayuntamiento de Palma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #f99b1c;\">Best Excursions from Palma for Cruise Passengers<\/span><\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your cruise stop in Palma is long enough, you may also consider visiting places outside the city. Mallorca offers beautiful villages, beaches and natural landscapes located a short distance from Palma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> One of the most popular excursions from Palma is the village of Valldemossa, located in the Tramuntana mountains. Valldemossa stands out for the Carthusian Monastery,&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartoixadevalldemossa.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">La Cartuja<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and because famous personalities have stayed here for instance: Frederic Chopin and George Sand, Catherine Zeta-Joneses and Michael Douglas, kings and queens and much more!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-style-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tourteatro.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_20190130_163756-280x280.jpg\" alt=\"Valldemossa village in the Tramuntana mountains Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-3167\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Valldemossa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Palma it is also easy to reach other beautiful places in the southwest of the island. The area of Calvi\u00e0 offers several coastal towns and beaches that are popular with visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to spend some time by the sea during your cruise stop, Santa Ponsa is a good option. It is located about 20 km from Palma and is known for its wide sandy beach and relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby you will also find the Palmanova bay, a pleasant area where visitors can enjoy the beach, restaurants and water activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another place could be&nbsp;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Peguera<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, one of the most beautiful coastline villages. Its golden sand beaches surrounded by Mediterranean plants and trees are worth it. The beaches stand out for their wild and quite isolated features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Visit the Caves of Drach<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another famous excursion in Mallorca is the Caves of Drach, located near Porto Cristo on the east coast of the island.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Caves of Drach have 4 rooms placed in 25 m depth and more than 2,5 km long. Therefore inside the caves, you can contemplate some underground lakes, the biggest one is Martel lake (115 meters long and 30 meters wide).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-3169 size-thumbnail is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/IMG_20190204_110515-280x280.jpg\" alt=\"Caves of Drach underground lake in Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-3169\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caves of Drach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">FAQs About Cruise Stops in Palma de Mallorca<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773313679518\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How far is Palma cruise port from the Old Town?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Palma\u2019s cruise port is about 4 km from the historic centre. Many visitors take a taxi or shuttle bus to reach the Cathedral and the Old Town, which usually takes around 10 minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773313699425\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can you walk from Palma cruise port to the city centre?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is technically possible, but the walk takes around 45\u201350 minutes. Most cruise passengers prefer taking a taxi, shuttle bus or local bus to reach the historic centre more quickly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773313714171\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Is one day enough to visit Palma during a cruise stop?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, even with a short cruise stop you can visit Palma Cathedral, the Royal Palace of Almudaina and walk through the charming streets of the Old Town.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1773313726042\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What is the most famous place to visit in Palma?<\/strong><br><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Cathedral of Mallorca (La Seu) is the most iconic landmark in the city. Its impressive Gothic architecture and location next to the sea make it one of the most photographed monuments in Palma.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Explore Palma with a Free Walking Tour<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only have a few hours in Palma during your cruise stop, joining a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/en\/free-walking-tour-mallorca\/\"><strong>walking tour of the Old Town<\/strong><\/a> is one of the best ways to discover the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local guides explain the history behind the Cathedral, the Royal Palace of Almudaina and the hidden streets of Palma\u2019s historic centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is a perfect option for cruise passengers who want to see the main highlights of Palma in a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visit us in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-style-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/en\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mallorcafreetour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/freetour.png\" alt=\"What to do and what to visit in Mallorca during your stay?\" class=\"wp-image-3538\" title=\"What to do and what to visit in Mallorca during your stay?\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top Things to Do During a Cruise Stop in Palma If your cruise ship stops in Palma for a few hours, you might be wondering what places are really worth visiting. 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