Spend time in Plaza Mayor de Palma and discover the cultural heart of Mallorcaās capital city. Eat and drink in some of the islandās best traditional bars and restaurants or walk down the surrounding streets and shop in boutique stores. Be entertained by street performers, such as jugglers and musicians, who converge in the square or simply take a seat in a cafĆ© and watch the crowds bustling past as they have for centuries.
There is a local saying that āall roads lead to Plaza Mayor.ā It is certainly the hub of Palmaās social and commercial scene. The huge square is surrounded by 14th-century buildings which once housed the offices of the Spanish Inquisition. Now it is a popular area of the city featuring weekly markets, regular events and numerous galleries, shopping opportunities and cafĆ©s.
Wander the busy streets that surround the plaza and you will stumble upon shops selling all kinds of traditional clothing and jewelry. The plaza is known for its excellent galleries, so be sure to stop and view paintings and sculptures from some of the cityās best artists.
Come during the evening to experience a different side to the plaza, when it becomes one of the townās main social hubs. Sip cocktails in lively bars and watch local bands and solo musicians.
Donāt miss the markets which take place during the mornings on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Uncover fantastic handmade goods, like clothing and sculptures, or shop for local delicacies such as cured meats, grilled fish and delicious figs.
Find Plaza Mayor de Palma at the center of the cityās old town directly between the Parc de les Estacions and the Palma Cathedral. Several buses stop nearby. Many of the shops remain open year-round however, most of the bars become noticeably quieter outside of the summer months. Live music acts generally appear on weekends.
