Best Tapas in Palma: 20 Great Places to Share Small Plates
Tapas have long been part of Mediterranean food culture. And in Palma they are more than just a snack. Small plates are meant to be shared, passed around the table, and enjoyed slowly with friends over a drink or two. From classic neighborhood bars serving pinchos and variats to contemporary restaurants reinventing the concept. Here are our top 20 places for the best tapas in Palma. Grouped into traditional tapas bars, creative spots with a twist, and more upscale options to suit every mood…
Margers de Mallorca: The Craft that Shaped the Serra de Tramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. Stretching for nearly 90 kilometers across Mallorca’s northwest coast, the mountain range earned this title not only for its dramatic scenery but also for a landscape shaped by human hands. For centuries, generations of craftsmen built terraces, paths, and walls entirely from stone. These skilled artisans are known as the Margers de Mallorca, the island’s traditional dry stone masons. Their work is physically demanding…
Emblematic Stores in Palma: Living Legends
If you truly want to get to know a city, you need to look beyond its headline attractions. Meet the locals, wander through neighborhood markets, sample regional dishes and, just as importantly, explore its historic shops. Not the cookie-cutter…
Coves de Campanet: Mallorca’s Underground World of Stone
Step inside the Coves de Campanet, one of the most atmospheric caves in Mallorca, and the outside world slips away almost instantly. Located in northern Mallorca at the foothills of the Tramuntana mountains, this natural wonder reveals a side…
La Vasca: Basque Soul and Tapas Spirit in Palma
Basque and northern Spanish cuisine is cherished by many locals on Mallorca for its bold flavors, honest ingredients, and deep-rooted traditions. At La Vasca, that culinary heritage finds a natural home. The restaurant offers a wide selection…
The Gargoyles of Palma: Of Monsters and Myths
A walk through old town reveals a fantastic medieval world carved in stone. High above, fierce faces cling to cornices and parapets. The gargoyles of Palma serve practical purposes, obviously. But they are also powerful symbols. Often…
Hiking the Camí de s’Arxiduc: Valldemossa, Muntanya del Voltor and Caragolí
You may have spotted it from the winding road between Valldemossa and Deià. The jagged towers of the Mirador de ses Puntes that rise dramatically above the cliffs. Almost unreal, almost unreachable. How could anyone possibly get up there? The…
Mallorca Shoe Museum in Inca: Where Shoemaking Turns into Stories
Mallorca is a great place to buy new shoes. In fact, footwear has been made on the island for centuries. Today, traditional manufacturers and young creative designers can be found here alongside global industry players. The Museu del Calçat i…