Santa Catalina
A former fishing quarter next to the centre, known for its market, low-rise streets and everyday walkability.
Palma Old Town
The historic centre of Palma: sandstone streets, courtyard houses and a working city rather than a resort.
About the area
Palma's old town is a dense network of narrow streets between the cathedral and the Plaça Major, built from the honey-coloured sandstone quarried on the island. It is a residential quarter as much as a historic one, which is why it stays busy through the winter.
Lifestyle and amenities
- Everything is walkable: galleries, independent shops, markets, bakeries and restaurants sit within a few streets of one another.
- The seafront promenade and the port are a short walk downhill, and the city's cultural programme runs year-round.
- Streets are quiet at night in the residential pockets, though the busier restaurant streets stay lively into the evening.
Property character
- Apartments within converted townhouses, often arranged around a central courtyard.
- Period features are common: sandstone arches, timber beams, tiled floors and tall shuttered windows.
- Outdoor space is usually a roof terrace or courtyard rather than a garden, and parking is generally off-site.
- Renovation standards vary considerably; surveys and specialist advice matter more here than in newer stock.
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