Palma de MallorcaPalma

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• Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
• SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
• Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
• TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
• SafetyPalma is a safe city by day; the real risks are summer heat, pickpockets on busy buses and streets…
• RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
• Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
• Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
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• AirportPMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (Son Sant Joan) (9 km southeast of the centre; EMT bus A1 to the centre, about 30 min, or taxi about 15 min).PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (Son Sant Joan) (5.6 mi southeast of the centre; EMT bus A1 to the centre, about 30 min, or taxi about 15 min).
• Getting aroundThe Old Town is walkable; use EMT buses for the beach strip and Castell de Bellver.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
• Beercaña at a bar / supermarket can€2–4 (≈ US$3–5)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
• Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 mi5 km taxi3.1 mi taxiAirport runs cost more; night rates apply after midnight.€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
• Metro or bus rideCity bus ride€2 (≈ US$3) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
• Museum or sight ticketCathedral entry€10 (≈ US$12) adult, €8 (≈ US$10) concession (check)
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
• High-end bedDouble room, mid hotel, a night, per room€280 (≈ US$350)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €220 (≈ US$300)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

The Old Town is walkable; use EMT buses for the beach strip and Castell de Bellver. Bus A1 links the airport to the centre. Trains and the metro leave from Estació Intermodal under Plaça d'Espanya; the wooden Tren de Sóller departs from C d'Eusebi Estada across the street.

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Palma de Mallorca. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

• officialPalma city council (official)
• officialPalma de Mallorca Airport
• officialEMT Palma buses
• officialTIB Balearic transport
• officialTren de Sóller
• officialPalma Cathedral
• officialRoyal Palace of La Almudaina
• officialCastell de Bellver
• officialEs Baluard Museu
• secondaryWikivoyage: Palma de Mallorca, revision 5327512 (CC BY-SA 4.0)