Staying on Palma's Paseo Marítimo
The avenue covers a long stretch of waterfront, so check the position of a hotel before judging its walking distance to the center. A room near the old town end puts La Lonja within easier reach than one farther west. Ask whether a sea view comes with a balcony facing the road, and check the nearest pedestrian crossing.
At a glance
- Best for
- Families, sea views
- At night
- Traffic by day, quiet at night
- Getting around
- Buses on the avenue
- Price level
- €€€
The broad seafront avenue along the harbor: large hotels, flat ground and views of the bay, with the old town a short walk.
Good for
- Flat ground and sea views
- Larger hotels with pools
- The old town in fifteen minutes
Think twice if
- You want a beach on the doorstep
- You want lanes and atmosphere outside
How The Paseo Marítimo compares with the rest of Palma de Mallorca
What is near The Paseo Marítimo
Sa Llotja
From the eastern end of the avenue, allow roughly ten minutes on foot to the exchange hall and surrounding lanes.
Es Baluard
About ten to fifteen minutes from the old town end, with an uphill approach from the waterfront to the museum.
Parc de la Quarantena
From the section below El Terreno, allow about five to ten minutes to reach this park above the harbor.
Eating in The Paseo Marítimo
Compare hotel dining with restaurants on the streets behind the avenue. The nearest option across the road may require a walk to a crossing, so check access before setting out. At the eastern end, La Lonja adds more dinner choices within a manageable walk.
Getting around from The Paseo Marítimo
Use your hotel's exact location when checking EMT bus stops, because the avenue is too long for one transport recommendation. Rail connections require a journey to the Intermodal station at Plaça d'Espanya, including the M1 metro and island train services.
Hotels in The Paseo Marítimo
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Staying on Palma's Paseo Marítimo
Does a waterfront hotel mean beach access?
No. Much of this frontage faces the working harbor and moorings. Check the separate journey to a swimming beach before booking.
Which end is easiest for the old town?
The eastern end, toward La Lonja and the cathedral, generally gives a shorter walk. Compare actual walking routes between individual properties.
What should I check about a sea-view room?
Ask which floor it occupies, whether it faces the road and whether the windows reduce traffic noise when closed at night.