Luxury Villas to Rent in Palma

According to The Times, Palma is considered one of the best places to live in the world. Wouldn't it be nice to prove it by spending your holidays here? Our collection of holiday rentals will guarantee you an unforgettable experience in the city.

What makes Palma special?

Having a stroll through the streets of Palma is such an awe-inspiring thing to do due to the many architectural styles the city has. On the one hand, it has modernist buildings such as Can Corbella, Gran Hotel and Can Cassayas, inspired by Art Nouveau.

Moreover, the vivid historical centre takes you centuries back in time with its stone pavements and Gothic buildings such as the iconic cathedral or elegant La Lonja. 

The Bellver Castle and the Almudaina Palace are also other relevant cultural landmarks of the city. 

In addition to these magnificent architectural structures, you must visit the Arab Baths where you can witness part of the city's Moorish past.

Spending your holidays in Palma is a great chance for you to get to know more about art. Indeed, there are several art galleries and museums. The most famous is Es Baluard, which is a museum of modern and contemporary art. As there are so many art galleries in the city, Palma takes full advantage and celebrates the 'Nit de l'Art' event at the end of September. This time of the year galleries and museums are open to everyone and are completely free, so you can enjoy and learn about every kind of art while drinking some of the best wine on the island. Art is not just about pictures and sculptures, art also involves music, and you're sure to have a great soundtrack for 'Nit de l'Art' too. Sounds like a plan, right?

Actually, if you like jazz music you will find several places to listen to live jazz concerts in Palma. The most outstanding one is found at the top of the Saratoga Hotel. You will be delighted by the harmony of the music while enjoying the wonderful views of the sea and the city.

People like to have a walk along Paseo del Borne, also known as the 'golden mile'. And next to it is the main shopping street of Palma (Jaime III) where you will find the most deluxe shops and brands.

What about gastronomy?

Palma is also a paradise for foodies, where you can taste traditional Spanish and Mallorcan dishes as well as contemporary fusion cuisine. The most popular areas for gourmets are the following:

• The historic centre: it has a huge and diverse offering of restaurants, cafes and pubs. There are restaurants of all kinds, Mallorcan, Mediterranean, Italian, Basque and international. And don't forget the famous Spanish tapas and pintxos. Also, you will find several places to taste traditional ensaïmadas and sobrasadas.
• Paseo del Borne: The Borne has a vast quantity of Mediterranean restaurants and cafes in which to sample the famous 'pa amb oli'. From here, you will find alleys with charming vegetarian restaurants, taverns, shellfish bars, and much more.
• Paseo marítimo: On the marina-front 'paseo' you will find restaurants and a lot of the capital's nightlife. Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Mexican and international restaurants with the best views.

There are plenty of leisure activities to be enjoyed in the city: swimming at the beach, going shopping, visiting a museum, enjoying the bustling nightlife… and you are lucky enough to have a wide range of holiday homes to choose from too!