Palma
Palma in Spain, a travel destination people whisper about in airport queues, is known for more than just the sea. Beaches, yes, but also alleys where cats seem to own the cobblestones. When you wander, sometimes you meet a bakery that looks closed but smells open. Locals might point you to a church, but forget to mention the bell rings every 47 minutes, unpredictably, which is a surprise for the ears. Popular things to do or visit include getting lost, on purpose, and standing in line for ice cream that melts faster than a decision about dinner. The best hotel in Palma is often debated by taxi drivers, none of whom agree, but all of whom know a cousin who cleans rooms there.
Local weather in Spain
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
Accommodations in Palma
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Palma's old town gives you winding streets where Google Maps has a panic attack. You will find courtyards behind iron gates, sometimes with an old bicycle and a dog that looks like it knows secrets. People say the cathedral is a must-see, but once I tried to visit and ended up at a fish market by accident. The fishmonger told me, 'Here, the only saints are sardines.' Sometimes the best travel stories are the ones with wrong turns.
If you look for the best hotel in Palma, you must consider the rooftop views. Some rooftops have pools, some have laundry lines, both offer a story and a whiff of laundry detergent if the wind is right. Room service menus include olives, but nobody tells you the pit is not optional. For those with adventure in the heart (and maybe a pebble in the shoe), Palma gives you chances to try things like paddle boarding while being observed by seagulls with opinions. Forgetting sunscreen is a mistake people only make once, but then again, so is thinking the sangria is as light as it looks. If you want to find a crowd, follow the sound of laughter – or maybe the smell of garlic, which in Palma is almost the same thing.
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