Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca Mediterranean metropolis with history

The cosmopolitan city of Palma de Mallorca impresses both international visitors and its residents with a

diverse range of cultural facilities and historic buildings. Palma’s lively nautical area with several marinas has a Mediterranean ambience and an array of firstclass dining options the whole year through. There are numerous modern and traditional boutiques and shops in the winding streets of the historic center. The city’s beach, Can Pere Antoni, is located just a few meters away from the Gothic Cathedral of La Seu whose history dates back to the 13th century.

In the capital of the Balearics, great emphasis is placed on a high quality of life and making sustainable investments in consistently improving infrastructure.

HANS LENZ

MANAGING DIRECTOR ENGEL & VÖLKERS MALLORCA SOUTHWEST In May 2020, extensive renovation work started at Club de Mar yacht club and marina - this is the largest maritime project in the Balearics, and construction work is progressing quickly. Palma is set to have one of the most modern and sustainable marinas in the entire

Mediterranean. There are plans to build a dock for four boats of between 136 and 170 meters in length and with a beam of up to 24 meters. It will be the largest wharf in Spain. Around 60 million euros have been invested in integrating the marina into the city’s waterfront boulevard, the Paseo Marítimo.

The new technology center in Palma’s Nou Levant district is currently being developed with the Balearic Islands University and is part of a project to create a high-tech quarter based on the Silicon Valley model in California. In future, topics such as digitalisation and renewable energies will be researched here. In addition, the emerging new area of Nou Llevant will be characterized by several new development projects, which also aim to attract international workers and investors.

There is also continuous development in the tourism sector in Palma de Mallorca: several luxurious hotels,

such as the Palma Riad, Concepció by Nobis, and Nivia Born Boutique Hotel, welcomed their first guests in 2021. Just outside of Palma and only 20 minutes from the airport you can find the exclusive five-star Hotel Hospes Maricel & Spa Mallorca with a Palacio inspired by architectural styles from the 16th and 17th centuries. Islandwide renowned luxury hotels are catering a discerning international clientele.

Palma de Mallorca is coming under the radar of many foody visitors as one of the most dynamic Mediterranean capitals for gastronomy at all levels. Restaurants, cafes, and markets all celebrate the island’s local cul-

ture while offering a great variety of cuisine featuring local fresh produce and innovative reworking of traditional island recipes.

Michelin-starred restaurants in Mallorca

Zaranda - 1 star

High-end, multi-course meals with global inspiration served in a classy restaurant.

DINS Santi Taura - 1 star

Sophisticated, adults-only restaurant offering locally sourced, seasonal fare & a robust wine list.

Adrián Quetglas - 1 star

Sophisticated Mediterranean dining room with creative tasting menus & wine pairing.

Marc Fosh - 1 star

Tasting menus of adventurous Mediterraneaninspired cuisine, plus wine pairing, in a sleek space.

Maca de Castro - 1 star

Elegantly presented Majorcan cuisine served in a sophisticated restaurant with a garden terrace.

Béns d’Avall - 1 star

Refined Balearic dishes, including bouillabaisse, at this decades-old venue with a sea-view terrace.

Es Fum - 1 star

Fusion restaurant - diverse menu is filled with delicious specialities.

VORO - 2 stars

High-quality regional and seasonal products. Surprises with exquisite, innovative dishes.

Andreu Genestra - 1 star

Sophisticated restaurant is dedicated to traditional Mallorcan cuisine.