Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain

Places to visit near Palma

Palma is a city in Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain, home to about 401,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 90 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Santa Eulàlia (1 km), Can Marquès (1 km) and Can Vivot (1 km).

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Palma, Balearic Islands
Palma, Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palma at a glance

Location
Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain
Population
about 401,270
Coordinates
39.5694° N, 2.6502° E
Places within 50 km
200 (118 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Palma

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Palma: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Palma

117 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Ajuntament (1 km); the best-known is Can Marquès (0 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Can Marquès · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Can Vivot · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Ca n'Olesa · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Can Berga · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Antoni Maura · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see
  • Almudaina Palace · fort · Balearic Islands · ~0 km · Must-see

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Churches near Palma

38 churches within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Santa Eulàlia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palma

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Puig Gros de Bendinat (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Palma

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Palma Cathedral (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Palma

16 museums within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Gran Hotel CaixaForum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Palma

11 caves within 100 km of Palma. The closest is Coves de Gènova (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Palma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palma
  2. 1 km Can Marquès · heritage site, Balearic Islands
  3. 1 km Ca n'Olesa · heritage site, Balearic Islands
  4. 1 km Can Vivot · heritage site, Balearic Islands
  5. 1 km Santa Eulàlia · church, Balearic Islands
  6. 1 km Can Berga · heritage site, Balearic Islands
  7. 0 km Back to Palma

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How to reach Palma

    All places near Palma by distance

    Within 15 km of Palma

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage90117Ajuntament (1 km)
    Churches3338Santa Eulàlia (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2635Puig Gros de Bendinat (9 km)
    Beaches & coast724Palma Cathedral (1 km)
    Museums1416Gran Hotel CaixaForum (1 km)
    Caves811Coves de Gènova (6 km)
    Other attractions1011Monument A la Dona (1 km)
    Parks79Plaça de la Quartera (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves37Illot de Sa Galera (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Jardí del Bisbe (1 km)
    Treks01Camí de Cala Bóquer (68 km)

    Palma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palma?

    Santa Eulàlia (church, about 1 km), Can Marquès (heritage site, about 1 km), Can Vivot (heritage site, about 1 km), Ca n'Olesa (heritage site, about 1 km), Can Berga (heritage site, about 1 km), Antoni Maura (heritage site, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palma?

    200 places on Spotwander: 90 forts & heritage, 33 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 14 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palma?

    Ajuntament, about 1 km by road; Can Oms (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Palma?

    Santa Eulàlia, about 1 km by road; Església de Sant Nicolau (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palma?

    Puig Gros de Bendinat, about 9 km by road; Puig de Galatzó (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palma?

    Start in Palma, visit Can Marquès, then Ca n'Olesa, then Can Vivot, then Santa Eulàlia, then Can Berga, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palma?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Palma

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Palma’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Palma on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.