Palma beaches

Palma is the major city, port and capital of the Island of Mallorca and it is known for its culture, shopping and history.  It is situated on the Bay of Palma, a large coastal bay, in the western Meditteranean Sea, on the southern coast of the Island. To the south there are marinas and rocky inlets, with the majority of the tourist resorts are on the east side of the city.  The international airport is just 8 km from the centre.  There are plenty of beaches in the area, many of which can be reached by a short journey either by car or by bus.  Just ten miles from Palma is Marineland which is an ideal place to visit with children as there are dolphin and sea lion shows, a small zoo, a children’s play area, as well as a picnic area.  Two well known beaches in the area are Cala Major to the west and Playa de Palma to the east.