Start the day at gothic landmark La Seu cathedral, which looms above the city walls, and admire the shimmering Parc de Mar Lake below. Don’t miss the quirky, contemporary re-design of St Peter’s Chapel by artist Miguel Barceló and the upper terraces and belltower, before heading to neighbouring Almudaina Palace. There’s some exploring to be done at this gothic masterpiece, but on a sticky day, take respite in the King’s Orchard, a smaller version of Granada’s Generalife water garden.
Now stroll up the leafy Borne, once a river in the 17th century, popping by visual arts centre, Casal Solleric, to admire its authentic courtyard, along the way. Turn right onto Carrer de la Unió towards Plaça de Weyler. Here, feast your eyes on The Gran Hotel, a modernist masterpiece created by acclaimed Catalan architect, Lluis Domènech i Montaner, in 1903. Refurbished by La Caixa Forum, it is now a vibrant arts and cultural centre. Return to Jaime III and take a right turn onto Carrer de la Concepció for Fera restaurant where you can enjoy a glass of delicious wine and choice of exceptional Mediterranean-Asian tasting menus by renowned chef, Simon Petutschnig. For more suggestions of where to eat in Palma, see our guide.