Palma Nova Landmarks and Monuments

(Palma Nova, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain)

Most of the landmarks in the area are technically to the north of Palma Nova, in the nearby city of Palma de Mallorca. This has been an active port on the island for centuries and has seen literally centuries of development.

The most prominent landmark within easy reach of Palma Nova is Bellver Castle, which is actually located on this side of Palma. Both Le Seu Cathedral and the Banys Arabsi are other sights well worth seeing and provide a pleasant, cultural alternative to the beaches and water parks.

Bellver Castle (Castell de Bellver)

Address: Carrer Carnilo, José Cela, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 730 657
Up the coast from Palma Nova is Bellver Castle, easily the most impressive landmark on the island, being circular in shape and features a number of towers and arches. It was built early in the 14th century, when it served as summer palace for Mallorcan royalty. The castle is protected by two moats and perches on top of a hill, with fantastic views over the sea. Onsite, the Municipal Museum of History adds further interest.
Open hours: April to September, Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 20:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00; October to March, Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 16:30
Admission: charge, discounts for children, students and seniors

Banys Arabs

Address: Carrer de Serra 7, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 721 549
Mallorca spent centuries under Moorish rule, but most of the architecture dating to that period was paved over by later kingdoms. The Arab Baths are the exception and they only a few minutes' drive north, in Palma city centre. What remains are two cavernous underground baths, each with a domed ceiling and ornate columns.
Open hours: April to November, daily - 09:00 to 17:30; December to March, daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Admission: charge

Le Seu Cathedral

Address: Carrer del Palau Reial 9, Palma, Mallorca, Spain, ES
Tel: +34 0971 723 130
Le Seu Cathedral is another site Palma landmark that can't be missed by tourists based here. Construction commenced in the 13th century and continued until the turn of the 17th century. Gaudi left his mark on the facade in the early 1900s, but the rest of the cathedral is predominantly Gothic. Gaudi also designed the convoluted altarpiece, which garners lavish praise.
Open hours: June to September, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:30, Saturday - 10:00 to 14:30; May to October, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:30; November to March, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 14:30
Admission: free

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