| Most of the places in Spain were under the rule of | | | | surfing, boating, fishing, diving and many other water |
| the Romans and Palma, a city in the island of | | | | sports. Some of the popular beaches around Palma |
| Majorca, was no exception. Archeologists say that | | | | are Cala Mayor, Can Pastilla, and Ciutat Jardi. In fact |
| Palma has a history dating as far back as 120 BC. | | | | the royal family of Spain had close intimacy with |
| Now, it is a major port, a city bustling with activity | | | | Palma. Some are of the opinion it is because of its |
| and attracting more and more tourists every year. | | | | closeness to the royal family that the city shot to |
| Let us just go around this wonderful city of Palma. | | | | fame. |
| What are the places of interest in Palma? | | | | Many festivals are held in Palma. The festival of Saint |
| As one enters the city of Palma he will experience | | | | Antoni is held in the month of January. In this festival, |
| diversity; a cultural diversity, most attractive buildings, | | | | blessings of Saint Antoni are sought for the animals. |
| fine examples of Gothic architecture. There are | | | | Colorfully dressed persons ride on horses and they |
| beautiful cathedrals, islands nearby with beautiful | | | | go in a procession to seek the blessings of the Saint. |
| beaches, museum, parks etc. It keeps the tourist | | | | This exciting event is worth watching. Thereafter the |
| busy throughout his stay and he will not feel bored | | | | festival of Sant Sebastian is also held. Both these |
| even for a fraction of a second. The cathedral and | | | | festivals attract large numbers of tourists from all |
| churches are said to have been built centuries ago. It | | | | over the world. During this festival, music, dances and |
| is said that the Church is built over a mosque that | | | | other performances are also held. The streets of |
| existed then. These have been maintained in perfect | | | | Palma are decorated with bright lights. Fireworks are |
| condition. The main city has narrow roads but these | | | | also displayed. It is a spectacular event that no |
| are carefully maintained. Don't miss the museum. This | | | | person should miss. |
| museum is owned and maintained by the local | | | | Where to stay? |
| municipality. It has a collection of rare works of | | | | Accommodation is not a problem in Palma. There are |
| Picasso, Dali, etc. | | | | many apartments and villas to suit every budget. |
| Needless to say the Palma has many beaches. The | | | | There are many restaurants also serving the local |
| beaches offer many forms of recreation such as | | | | food at the most competitive rates. |