Palma Paradise

After Barcelona, we pranced off to Palma in expectations of endless beach and sun...but we soon discovered that there is more to Palma than meets the eye.

First stop, the beach!! Warm, fine sands, clear
 blue water. A refreshing contrast from
the Denmark scene.

Cala Major. A smallish beach, but the water was unreal. We saw people jumping off the rocks into the water.

Located behind several hotels, Cala Major was
still pretty quiet when we went. We also saw people
 doing capoeira...random.

Definitely invest in some sunscreen if you, like us, plan to
lie out in the sun for several hours a day.

Casual, just a boat  sailing past in the distance.

From our vantage point reclining on the beach, we could see this beautiful (MASSIVE) cathedral in the distance. We knew we just had to take a trek out to see it up close.

Palma Cathedral

You can pay 6 euros to see the beautiful interior

You can walk along the walls that surround the cathedral
and look out at the Mediterranean Sea. 

The Cathedral is located right next to the Parc de la Mer. 

If you're not a beach person (first of all, Palma probably wouldn't be your dream destination), take an hour long train ride to Soller. It's 12.50 euros one-way and 19.50 euros round trip.

Antonelle has always been secretly passionate about old wooden trains.

The train takes you on a scenic route through the mountains.

We seriously debated picking these oranges...

Finally got my paella fix. SOOOO good. Mmmmm.

Soller is known for its citrus. I love how you can
see my friend also taking a picture of this
sorbet in the background. 

If you have time, also check out the artisan market in Placa Major. They sell handmade bracelets, earrings, etc. Cute and not terribly pricey. 

Things you should know about Palma:

1.) There is not a lot to see within walking distance of the city center. That is not to say that there isn't anything, but the best sights are scattered throughout the island of Mallorca. Renting a car would make travelling to further attractions (Coves del Drach, Cala Millor, etc.) more convenient....otherwise, learn to make the most of public transportation.

2.) Public transportation is usually 1.50 euros within the city of Palma. The bus line is called EMT and you can check out lines/fares here. If you want to explore other areas in Mallorca, check out the Mallorca public transportation site. Fares vary by distance.

3.) Since Palma isn't as touristy/famous as say Paris, it's a good idea to do some research into things you would like to do there. Many of the greatest sights are located pretty far from the city, so you might need to plan ahead for transportation. This site was really helpful for recommendations and tips on things to do/see/eat in Mallorca.

I didn't get to do as much as I wanted to in Palma because by this point in the trip, I was running low on funds. I would definitely love to come back when I am rolling in the dough and explore the rest of the island outside of Palma. 

Thanks for the tan, Palma! :)