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Palma de Mallorca

The city of Palma belongs to Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

The city of Palma belongs to Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

The city of Palma belongs to Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

Palma’s beautiful scenery, mild climate and ample holiday accommodation have made the island into a major European tourist destination.

Any visitor who arrives in Palma by boat, ship, or on a luxury MSC cruise liner will discover a city spread across the curve of a wide bay, with an imposing cathedral still standing guard, just as in the city’s former days of maritime glory.

Palma offers an array of attractions for all cruise passengers, from families with young children to honeymooning couples, naturaphiles, history buffs, ‘culture-vultures’ and music-lovers! Just some of the great outings covered in our excursion packages include a guided city tour of Palma by bike, a boat trip around the neighbouring picturesque islands and a trip to Valldemosa, the village where George Sand and Frederic Chopin came to live in 1838. All offer the best deals on local attractions in the area.

Families should not miss Marineland, a wonderful aqua park complete with dolphin and seal shows as well as a fantastic aquarium.

Seeking a truly unforgettable and magical vacation experience? The concert staged in Palma’s mysterious Dragon’s Caves on the largest underground lake in the world will be hard to beat.

Finally, why not round off a fantastic day with a dazzling Majorcan display of song, music, magic and dance, enjoyed in the company of your fellow cruise passengers, accompanied by a selection of delicious authentic dishes.

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Directions


The cruise terminal is situated at the opposite end of the bay to the old city and most of the tourist attractions but it does have a shopping mall and a supermarket close by. The old city is about 6 km from the cruise terminal. A taxi service operates from the terminal to the city centre.

The city of Palma belongs to Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands.

The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.

PALMA Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average high °C (°F) 14 
(58)		 15 
(59)		 16 
(61)		 18 
(65)		 22
(72)		 26
(80)		 30 
(86)		 30 
(83)		 27
(81)		 22
(73)		 18 
(65)		 15 
(60)
Average low °C (°F) 3 
(39)		 4 
(40)		 5 
(41)		 7
(45)		 10
(51)		 15 
(59)		 17 
(64)		 18 
(65)		 16 
(61)		 12 
(54)		 7 
(46)		 5 
(42)
 PMI01GC - CITY TOUR (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  Cultural  Sightseeing tour of Palma with a photo opportunity at Bellver Castle, an historic Gothic fortress. You will have free time in the Barrio Gótico (Gothic Quarter) with a visit inside the Gothic Cathedral, built in 1230 on the foundations of an ancient mosque. Spanish traditions are kept alive at the “Plaza de Toros” where bullfighting events still take place whilst another Majorcan tradition, the creation of imitation pearls, can be witnessed at the pearl factory next door. Majorca pearls have been made on the island since the XIX century and are renowned worldwide for their quality; only experts can tell them apart from real pearls. Please note: conservative attire is recommended for visiting sites of religious importance.

Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children

   


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 PMI02GC - DRAGON'S CAVES (approx. 4.5 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: difficult  Limited Availability  Speleology is the study of caves and all those with a keen interest in geology and natural phenomena will be bowled over by what is one of the world’s most interesting cave complexes created by the erosion of the sea. At 2 km long, the caves feature a series of lakes, including Martel Lake, the biggest underground lake on Earth. The atmospheric mood will be heightened by a memorable concert staged on small boats. Back above ground, we will have time to visit the pearl factory at Manacor before returning to the ship. Please note: the visit to the Caves is along steps and slippery ground so this tour is not recommended for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair. Taking photos or shooting videos inside the Caves is prohibited.

Price per person $66.00 Adults $46.00 Children

   


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 PMI05GC - VALLDEMOSA (approx. 4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  Cultural  Shopping  Leave the port and drive to the typical village of Valldemosa to visit “La Cartoixa”, an historic XIV century Carthusian monastery. Wander the peaceful cloisters, the monk’s cells and old pharmacy before continuing to another architectural sight from the same period, King Sancho Palace. In total contrast to the humble monastery, this was built as a winter residence for the kings of Majorca and is an exercise in splendour and opulence; thus it is surprising to learn that the earliest incarnation of the Palace was as a monastery. Palace visit followed by time for shopping. Please note: conservative attire is recommended for visiting sites of religious importance.

Price per person $61.00 Adults $43.00 Children

   


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 PMI06GC - MOUNTAIN BIKING IN PALMA (approx. 3.5 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: difficult  Panoramic Tour  Limited Availability  If you’d like a more energetic alternative to enjoying all the relaxing amenities on board your ship, this tour may prove to be just what you are looking for. This entertaining tour of Palma will see you mount a mountain bike and pedal your way around town while enjoying the wonderful Majorcan sunshine. A friendly guide will take you on an informative guided tour around Palma’s main attractions, which include its labyrinthine historical quarter and the Arab Baths. Please note: guides are available in English or Spanish only. This tour is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or health problems.

Price per person $69.00 Adults $69.00 Children

   


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 PMI16GC - VALLDEMOSA & LA GRANJA MANSION (approx. 6.5 hours, lunch not included) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Panoramic Tour  Wheelchair and disabled-friendly tour  Leave the port for the Valldemosa, a typical Majorcan village, and visit the Valldemosa Charterhouse, a 14th century Carthusian monastery. Wander the peaceful cloisters, the monk’s cells and old pharmacy before continuing to another architectural spectacle from the same period: King Sancho’s Palace. In absolute contrast to the humble monastery, the palace is an exercise in splendour and opulence. Built as a winter residence for the kings of Majorca, it also served for a time as a monastery. Your to visit the palace includes a 10-minute piano concert. It will be followed by some free time for shopping or lunch (not included). Then continue on to La Granja, a stunning 10th century mansion featuring a variety of styles from different eras and surrounded by diverse garden, ponds and natural fountains. Witness a model of self sufficiency in medieval Majorca on an estate with infrastructure that was dedicated to agricultural production. We will return to the port afterwards. Please note: this tour is available only for guests onboard MSC Sinfonia.

Price per person $75.00 Adults $53.00 Children

   


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The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.