Palma de Mallorca DIY - NEW

[roger b]

16 hours ago, zamgwar said:

Hi Roger. I’m not here to ask a question. I just wanted to thank you for all the info I have gleaned from this thread and your many answers. I will be on the Celebrity edge coming in on Oct 9. We will take a cab to town. Just hoping for fine weather

 

all the best!

 

john

office of Bombay Martinis

the Zamgwar Institute 

Thank so much for your kind words, I will try to get you some fine weather for your day in Palma. 

 If you want to ask anything  I am around  on the 9th .

Roger b 

[tjbarney]

On 7/7/2023 at 9:00 PM, Sugarlandsooner said:

@roger b I first want to thank you for all of the information.  We will be in Palma de Mallorca on July 31 and I think we will  take the train to Soller and then the tram to Port de Soller after based on your recommendation.  Then most likely a taxi back to the ship. Does all of this sound feasible based on your extensive knowledge? Our ship arrives at 8:00 am. I’ve been in and out of this thread and wanted to make sure I had everything straight with all I have been reading about all of our various stops on the cruise. Thanks again.

Did you take the taxi from Port de Soller back to the ship? If so, do you recommend and how much did it cost?

[Sugarlandsooner]

2 hours ago, tjbarney said:

Did you take the taxi from Port de Soller back to the ship? If so, do you recommend and how much did it cost?

 

We did exactly like Roger suggested and it was great!  There is a taxi stand down near the beach in Port de Soller where we called a cab, waited about 10 minutes for a taxi.  I can't remember the cost but it was very reasonable for the 4 of us.

[Choozin Croozin]

I am doing a tour with no frills excursion to  VALLDEMOSSA & SOLLER that was organized by someone else on our ship. It is a long day so maybe we will just want to go back to the ship and collapse after, BUT is there any place to eat or relax that isn't touristy near the ship that we could visit. We will have missed our dinner time on the ship so might as well try some local food if possible. I apologize if this has been asked. I scrolled through this post but there are a lot of questions about the train and beach and with a search too, couldn't find anything. Thank you so much. 

[roger b]

3 hours ago, Choozin Croozin said:

I am doing a tour with no frills excursion to  VALLDEMOSSA & SOLLER that was organized by someone else on our ship. It is a long day so maybe we will just want to go back to the ship and collapse after, BUT is there any place to eat or relax that isn't touristy near the ship that we could visit. We will have missed our dinner time on the ship so might as well try some local food if possible. I apologize if this has been asked. I scrolled through this post but there are a lot of questions about the train and beach and with a search too, couldn't find anything. Thank you so much. 

What time does the ship sail ? As most non touristy restaurants don't open until 7pm , personally after along day on the tour you are doing I would return to the ship .

The nicest is https://marchicapalma.com/

which over looks the port if you have time .

Roger b

[Choozin Croozin]

4 minutes ago, roger b said:

What time does the ship sail ? As most non touristy restaurants don't open until 7pm , personally after along day on the tour you are doing I would return to the ship .

The nicest is https://marchicapalma.com/

which over looks the port if you have time .

Roger b

@roger bour tour is done at 6:30 and we depart at 8p, so not a lot of time. 

[roger b]

20 minutes ago, Choozin Croozin said:

@roger bour tour is done at 6:30 and we depart at 8p, so not a lot of time. 

Sorry ,but it's back to the ship !!!

Roger b

[GrammieCruising]

I appreciate this very informative post-so much useful information! Our ship ports 6:20 AM and departs 10 PM. Our dinner reservations are for 7:30 PM, though. I think we’re planning a morning walking tour on our own of Palma. Trying to figure out the afternoon-Is early October warm enough to go to a beach in the afternoon? If so, what is the closest best beach to the port? If not what is something else entertaining for the afternoon near Palma? It’s been 30+ years since we’ve been here and spent most of our time in Alcudia!

Thanks!

[roger b]

21 minutes ago, GrammieCruising said:

I appreciate this very informative post-so much useful information! Our ship ports 6:20 AM and departs 10 PM. Our dinner reservations are for 7:30 PM, though. I think we’re planning a morning walking tour on our own of Palma. Trying to figure out the afternoon-Is early October warm enough to go to a beach in the afternoon? If so, what is the closest best beach to the port? If not what is something else entertaining for the afternoon near Palma? It’s been 30+ years since we’ve been here and spent most of our time in Alcudia!

Thanks!

Early October should be fine and settled weather (no promises) sea still warm.

 You will be surprised how Palma has changed since you were last here,3/4 hours should be plenty of time to see all the major sites.

 My choice for your beach afternoon would be:

https://balnearioilletas.com/en/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0vWnBhC6ARIsAJpJM6fiHBhgK_pIhl5lAwwUYVpSQdX0CEDdAiZb2sRuJ2ThOrgleCpOiEIaAkXcEALw_wcB.

Have lunch there good food and a small lovely beach is about 15 mins by taxi from Palma .

If you look back though the info on this blog you might want to do the train to Soller first in the morning.

Roger b

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[alserrod]

On 4/17/2022 at 11:22 PM, trotzoll said:

It doesn't look there are any charges to get on the beaches — just if we want to rent an umbrella or chairs. Is this correct?

 

 

Absolutely ALL beaches in Spain (mainland, Balearic islands, Canary islands, Ceuta and Melilla) are free of charge.

I know some cases in an island where some hotels were built quite close to the beach. All non-hosted visitors can cross concierge for free to go to the nearst beach (as fas as they must assure beach can be reached by any citizen and the only way is crossing their concierge).

 

No one can ask you money for being in the beach and there aren't reserves beaches. Even if you are just in front of a hotel and they have set some facilities for their guests, you can stay there.

It could be usual that you use their facilities ('cos they have set them in a public beach). They will say nothing. Even it is your decission to ask them a drink (and pay for it, obviously) as if you were a customer.

 

Hint... in some beaches you could find dedicated areas to be "rented" with some kind of umbrellas or roofs. If it is done by local administration it is legal (althought it is hard uncommon)

[alserrod]

On 9/11/2023 at 6:01 AM, GrammieCruising said:

I appreciate this very informative post-so much useful information! Our ship ports 6:20 AM and departs 10 PM. Our dinner reservations are for 7:30 PM, though. I think we’re planning a morning walking tour on our own of Palma. Trying to figure out the afternoon-Is early October warm enough to go to a beach in the afternoon? If so, what is the closest best beach to the port? If not what is something else entertaining for the afternoon near Palma? It’s been 30+ years since we’ve been here and spent most of our time in Alcudia!

Thanks!

 

 

Hello,

 

This is Palma weather forescast English version given by Official Spanish weather administration.

Almost all weather forescast you will see, they pick data from this page.

Also available in French.

 

https://www.aemet.es/en/eltiempo/prediccion/municipios/palma-id07040

 

 

 

 

Just one "official" hint for everyone.

 

Island name is "Mallorca"

City name is ONLY "Palma" since 7-8 years ago or so (it is not "Palma de Mallorca" anymore)

 

When surfing on webs, try to write only "Palma"

 

For instance, this is Palma town hall webpage

https://palma.cat/en/

 

[roger b]

3 hours ago, alserrod said:

 

 

Absolutely ALL beaches in Spain (mainland, Balearic islands, Canary islands, Ceuta and Melilla) are free of charge.

I know some cases in an island where some hotels were built quite close to the beach. All non-hosted visitors can cross concierge for free to go to the nearst beach (as fas as they must assure beach can be reached by any citizen and the only way is crossing their concierge).

 

No one can ask you money for being in the beach and there aren't reserves beaches. Even if you are just in front of a hotel and they have set some facilities for their guests, you can stay there.

It could be usual that you use their facilities ('cos they have set them in a public beach). They will say nothing. Even it is your decission to ask them a drink (and pay for it, obviously) as if you were a customer.

 

Hint... in some beaches you could find dedicated areas to be "rented" with some kind of umbrellas or roofs. If it is done by local administration it is legal (althought it is hard uncommon)

This as a  whole is true , except if you sit on beds belonging to a hotel or beach bar they can ask you to move from their bed and they can take it away .

You can set out your rug and sit in the sand !!!

Here in Mallorca the council have allowed beach concessions to various companies,and they are on public beaches and are roped off.

You can sit on the sand but not on the beds .

It is not true that you can pass though a hotel and sit on their beach,unless you find access by walking along the shore line,you definitely cannot use their facilities and they will not serve you if you ask for drinks if they don't want to.

My advice is do not try any of the actions that alsarod has mooted as you might find yourself on the wrong end of any argument with a Spanish beach concession

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[roger b]

4 hours ago, alserrod said:

 

 

Hello,

 

This is Palma weather forescast English version given by Official Spanish weather administration.

Almost all weather forescast you will see, they pick data from this page.

Also available in French.

 

https://www.aemet.es/en/eltiempo/prediccion/municipios/palma-id07040

 

 

 

 

Just one "official" hint for everyone.

 

Island name is "Mallorca"

City name is ONLY "Palma" since 7-8 years ago or so (it is not "Palma de Mallorca" anymore)

 

When surfing on webs, try to write only "Palma"

 

For instance, this is Palma town hall webpage

https://palma.cat/en/

 

To be honest not sure how to answer this poster, as he is questioning the post Palma de Mallorca Diy this has now been going for many years ,with positive comments even from the administrator.

Just to put this right it is :

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palma_de_Mallorca#:~:text=Palma (Catalan%3A [ˈpalmə],on the Bay of Palma.

Roger b

[dpratl]

Roger - 

Could you recommend a restaurant in Soller for lunch?  Maybe somewhere with good tapas.

Thanks

[roger b]

1 hour ago, dpratl said:

Roger - 

Could you recommend a restaurant in Soller for lunch?  Maybe somewhere with good tapas.

Thanks

Hi, my choice is the :

https://www.cafesoller.com/

Good restaurant in the center of the main square in front of the church.

Roger b

[luke0902@aol.com]

How are you getting to Soller? I know there is a train in the port. I wanted to take the historic tram in Soller. Anyone have experience with this? Thank you

[roger b]

2 hours ago, luke0902@aol.com said:

How are you getting to Soller? I know there is a train in the port. I wanted to take the historic tram in Soller. Anyone have experience with this? Thank you

Hi,if you read back though my posts on this blog you will find exact instructions of how to get to the station , train times and plan your day out in Soller.

Roger b

[Katie111]

Our cruise ship  arrive at 8am and leaves at 4 on a Monday in October.  Is that enough time to take the train to Soller and take the tram to Pt Soller and get back in time?  Would prefer not to take a cab back due to costs.  Or would we be better off just going into Palma or to a beach club if the weather is nice?  It's our first cruise stop and first time in Spain so don't want to spend the whole day worried about missing the ship.  Thanks!

[roger b]

12 minutes ago, Katie111 said:

Our cruise ship  arrive at 8am and leaves at 4 on a Monday in October.  Is that enough time to take the train to Soller and take the tram to Pt Soller and get back in time?  Would prefer not to take a cab back due to costs.  Or would we be better off just going into Palma or to a beach club if the weather is nice?  It's our first cruise stop and first time in Spain so don't want to spend the whole day worried about missing the ship.  Thanks!

Hi, It is not possible to make it both ways by train ,you can look back at my previous answer to this question.I have covered all the possibilities.

You can always go to a beach !! As it your first time in Palma you can easily spend the day in this beautiful city.

If you look back you will see all the things I have recommended, walks, sights and restaurants.

Roger b

[elmsliebev]

Hi, we are in Palma for a long day (08.00 - 22.00) in October. We were last there almost 10 years ago and had a wonderful meal at Forn Saint Joan. I notice it's changed a bit, more modern although still sounds good. Is there anywhere in the old town that is quite traditional for a tapas lunch or early evening wander - things like chipirones, croquetas and good tortilla are particular favourites! Thanks. 

[roger b]

4 minutes ago, elmsliebev said:

Hi, we are in Palma for a long day (08.00 - 22.00) in October. We were last there almost 10 years ago and had a wonderful meal at Forn Saint Joan. I notice it's changed a bit, more modern although still sounds good. Is there anywhere in the old town that is quite traditional for a tapas lunch or early evening wander - things like chipirones, croquetas and good tortilla are particular favourites! Thanks. 

 Things have changed !!

Forn Saint Joan is still good , Here are my choices for Tapas .

 

https://www.elcaminopalma.es/   ust Book !!Expensive,but the best .

 

https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187463-d2037115-Reviews-Restaurante_La_Boveda-Palma_de_Mallorca_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html  Traditional !!

 

https://tast.com/en/restaurant/tast-club-en/https://tast.com/en/restaurant/tast-club-en/ More for the evening !!

The best for lunch with spectacular view !

https://www.hotelalmudaina.com/en/sky-area

 

Roger b

[elmsliebev]

35 minutes ago, roger b said:

 Things have changed !!

Forn Saint Joan is still good , Here are my choices for Tapas .

 

https://www.elcaminopalma.es/   ust Book !!Expensive,but the best .

 

https://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g187463-d2037115-Reviews-Restaurante_La_Boveda-Palma_de_Mallorca_Majorca_Balearic_Islands.html  Traditional !!

 

https://tast.com/en/restaurant/tast-club-en/https://tast.com/en/restaurant/tast-club-en/ More for the evening !!

The best for lunch with spectacular view !

https://www.hotelalmudaina.com/en/sky-area

 

Roger b

that's great, thanks so much!

 

[larry_s_taco]

6 hours ago, roger b said:

 

 Hi Katie,

                  This is the second time this poster has tried to answer questions on Mallorca DIY,

I am afraid that you would be taking the biggest risk of missing the ship if you follow his advise.

 The train would get you back to Palma by 4pm ,since you have to be aboard at least 30 mins before sailing,this gives you 30mins .

           It is 20/25 mins by taxi to the port , well if you think you can leave a crowded train station and find a taxi in 5mins Good luck!!

             Also Alserod not living in Palma does not Know that know the Paseo Maritimo is a complete mess with road works .

                Please do not try it !!

Thank you, Roger, for being our person to go to for sound local advice. There is nothing like having a friend who lives there who knows all the ins and outs.  

[roger b]

20 hours ago, roger b said:

Hi, It is not possible to make it both ways by train ,you can look back at my previous answer to this question.I have covered all the possibilities.

You can always go to a beach !! As it your first time in Palma you can easily spend the day in this beautiful city.

If you look back you will see all the things I have recommended, walks, sights and restaurants.

Roger b

Further to this thread it is almost impossible to get a taxi in Palma !!

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2022/06/09/102253/mallorca-taxi-shortage-drivers-blame-excessive-regulation.html

[cruiseallways]

Hi We are renting a car from Asah they deliver and pic up from the port. I was wondering how we could get a map with routs and destination on in English thanks