Visit the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca and experience the relaxation of Spanish island life with a rental car from HAPPYCAR. We can help you find the perfect vehicle to fit your travel needs. Spend your days exploring the white sandy beaches or take your car hire to one of the many historical sites. You can see all the sites of Palma de Mallorca with an affordable rental car from HAPPYCAR that fits your specific car hire and vacation needs.
General Information
Palma de Mallorca is a major city on the Spanish island of Mallorca and the capital of the Balearic Island chain. It is located on the southern coast of the island on the Bay of Palma. The city is the cultural center of the island and has a busy commercial industry. Over half of the population of the Balearic Islands lives in Palma. The city offers many exciting outdoor adventures to test your limits. If you are interested in relaxing in the sun, Palma de Mallorca offers many white sandy beaches.
Attractions
The Cathedral area of Palma is famous for the La Seu Cathedral which was built on top of a previous Arab mosque. The Arab Baths are the remaining monuments from the Muslim rule in Palma de Mallorca. The only surviving parts of the bath are two underground chambers. It is the city’s major architectural landmark. The cathedral is Gothic except for the facade. The facade needed to be reconstructed after an earthquake in 1851 left it considerable damaged and so it was redesigned and built in the neo-Gothic style, complete with flying buttresses in each of the soaring pinnacles.
Ballver Castle, Castell de Bellver, is the castle in the northwest side of the island. It is a Gothic style castle and was built in the 14th century for King James II of Majorca. The castle is one of only a few circular castles in Europe. The complex was used as a military prison from the 18th through mid-20th century. It is now controlled by the civilian population and is a main tourist attraction of the island.
Pueblo Espanol or translated to Spanish Village, is an open-air museum located in the district of Son Espanyolet. The village has replicates of traditional Pueblo houses, churches, fortresses, and other Spanish monuments. There are many activities for the whole family and a whole day can easily be spent in Pueblo Espanol. Some of the most popular places to visit are the Hermitage of Saint Anthony and the Court of the Myrtles in the Alhambra and Greco’s house in Toledo.
Excursions
Enjoy Palma de Mallorca with a car rental from HAPPYCAR and you will have the freedom to see the citrus groves of Soller or travel to secluded white sandy beaches far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located just an hour from the city spend the day breathing in the fresh citrus and clean island air. If you are feeling more adventurous, try a trip to one of Spain's bigger cities like Barcelona or visit Spain's capital Madrid. HAPPYCAR is here to compare the prices of other websites to find you the lowest prices and the best coverage. Our helpful team at HAPPYCAR you can search for yearly trips, day trips or business trips. Don’t worry figuring out the bus schedules, with a car hire from HAPPYCAR you can offer your family the best experience in visiting the beautiful island city of Palma de Mallorca.