SightsClosed Sundays
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
A vast Gothic cathedral right on the waterfront, with a huge rose window and touches by Gaudí inside. Buy tickets online to skip the queue.
- Palma limits cruise calls: no more than three cruise ships a day, and only one of them may have more than 5,000 lower berths. A new agreement signed in February 2026 between the Balearic government, Palma city council and cruise lines keeps this until 2031 and, from 2027 to 2029, also caps the June–September average at 7,500 cruise passengers a day (counted weekly).
- The cruise berths are 4–6 km from the cathedral by road. Walking from the Estació Marítima quays takes about 45 minutes along the seafront; from the Dique del Oeste it is longer and not practical on a short call.
- The cathedral is closed to sightseers on Sundays (it stays open for services), and closes at lunchtime on Saturdays.
- The Royal Palace of La Almudaina, next to the cathedral, was closed for renovation at the time of checking; check locally before planning a visit.
- A water bus from the cruise quays to the old town is planned but was not confirmed as running when we checked; check locally.
Where ships dock
Poniente quays (Estació Marítima 1–4, Paraires)
Many cruise lines run a paid shuttle bus to the seafront near the cathedral (about 10–15 minutes; check on board). EMT city bus line 1 stops nearby and runs along the seafront towards the centre (about €2 single in 2026, contactless cards accepted). Taxis wait at the terminals. Walking takes about 45 minutes along the flat seafront promenade.
Dique del Oeste (west breakwater) cruise terminalsMost passengers take their cruise line's shuttle bus to the seafront near the cathedral (about 15–20 minutes) or a taxi from the rank. EMT city bus line 1 stops at the entrance to the breakwater road. Walking into town takes well over an hour and is not practical.
Ready-made days
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
Beaches & parks
Parc de la Mar
A seafront park with a lake below the cathedral walls, and the classic view of La Seu reflected in the water.
SightsClosed Mondays
Es Baluard museum
Modern and contemporary art inside an old bastion of the city walls, with a free-to-walk terrace looking over the bay.
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Mercat de Santa Catalina
A neighbourhood market in the lively Santa Catalina district west of the old town, ringed by small cafés and bars.
Practical
Tourist information, Parc de la Mar
City tourist office on Avinguda Antoni Maura by the cathedral, open daily, for maps and local advice.
Sights
Arab Baths
A small, domed bathhouse from the Moorish period, set in a shady garden in the old town lanes behind the cathedral.
Beaches & parks
Can Pere Antoni beach
The closest sandy city beach to the old town, a 15-minute walk east of the cathedral along the seafront.
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Mercat de l'Olivar
Palma's main food market, with fish, cheese and sobrasada stalls and tapas counters for lunch.
SightsClosed Mondays
Bellver Castle
A rare round Gothic castle on a pine-covered hill above the port, with sweeping views of the bay. A short taxi ride from the cruise quays.
SightsClosed Mondays
Fundació Miró Mallorca
Joan Miró's studios and a gallery of his work in the hills of Cala Major, west of the port. Take a taxi.
Boat & day trips
Sóller by vintage train
A wooden train from 1912 climbs through the mountains from Palma to the orange-growing town of Sóller in about an hour. Only for long port days; trains are a few times a day, so check the timetable and plan a safe return.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Palma de Mallorca publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: portsdebalears.com posidoniaweb.portsdebalears.com portsdebalears.com visitpalma.com hosteltur.com ultimahora.es castelldebellver.palma.es trendesoller.com