The bay of Palma
Palm is a Mediterranean city, built in the heart of the Bay to which it gives its name, a coastline of 260 km that also includes part of the municipalities of Calvia and Llucmajor, a landscape in which no shortage of lighthouses, coves and beaches with crystal clear waters, palaces, castles and fortresses, ports and yacht clubs, the most luxurious boats in the world are mixed with the traditional boats of the island, and so on. From the sea of the Bay, we find one of the most spectacular views of the city, highlighting the Cathedral and in the horizon the Serra de TramuntanaWorld Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We accompany you today on a tour of the Bay of Palma, Bon vent i bona proa!
A STROLL ALONG THE BAY
We begin our tour in the West of the Bay, in the municipality of Calviáfrom the Lighthouse of Cala Figuera, we find coves protected by pine groves, the most known ones in Portals Vellswith a small port, caves, old quarries of marés (autochthonous sandstone used to build the Cathedral) and the famous Wizard’s Cove named after the filming of Guy Green’s 1968 movie of the same name. Then begins the most urbanized area of the municipality, the Playas de Magaluf y Palmanova until arriving at Portals Nousone of the most prestigious ports of the island.
Next, the municipality of Palma y before arriving at the city, the Playas de Palma and the Illetas where we find several islets and Cala Major, overlooking the Marivent PalaceThe island is the residence of the kings of Spain, which is located next to a military zone and a Renaissance fortress, San Carlos Castle (military museum), followed by the Porto Pi, Palma’s natural harbor since Roman times, its lighthouse is the third oldest in use in the world after the Lantern of Genoa in Italy and the Tower of Hercules in Galicia.
We continue with the Promenade y Nautical Club of PalmaThe yachting and boat repair industry is an important sector of the island’s economy. This part of the bay is watched over by the Bellver Castle (city museum), a palace-fortress of the XIV century of gothic style and circular plant, unique in Spain of these characteristics.
At the Palma Yacht Club is held every year the King’s Cupone of the most important regattas in the Mediterranean, among others. Behind these competitions, there is a thermal wind that we know as the “thermal wind”. S’embattypical of the bays of Mallorca (it also occurs in the Bay of Alcudia and Pollença), a sea breeze that caresses our skin in the hottest months of the year.
After the Paseo PaseoMarítimo we find the old windmills mills flour mills from the 14th century and finally we arrive at the Old CityIn the old town, still preserved on the seafront part of the Renaissance walls, offering a view similar to the descriptions that the Archdukes of the house of Austria have left us of their arrival in Palma in the nineteenth century: Visits to the capital of the island stand out for its Gothic cathedral, protected by beautiful golden walls bathed in ultramarine blue, surrounded by a mountain range, picturesque and rocky, a play of shapes and colors that offer a harmonious effect….
Leaving the Old City behind us, heading east, we begin to find the neighborhoods of Es Portixol, Es Molinar, Ciudad Jardín,… with small ports of traditional boats of the islands, the “Llauts”. Llauts. Then Es Carnatgea protected natural area, with old sandstone quarries, from here you can see the best take-offs and landings of the hundreds of planes that arrive at Palma airport every day, and we arrive at Can Pastillawhere we will find the islet of Na Galera with an archaeological site from the Phoenician period (IV and II century B.C) and the Nautical Club of Can Pastillafrom where the Playa de Palmaa 4.6 km long sandy beach that attracts millions of tourists every year.
At the end of this beach, we find the Arenal Nautical Club that already belongs to the municipality of LlucmajorFrom here the urban image decreases in favor of nature, although we still find some residential areas, little by little we submerge in the Marine Reserve of the Bay of Palmawhere we find an old fortress of the 19th century restored and converted into the most exclusive hotel in Mallorca that blends into the landscape. We will continue passing by old sandstone quarries, cliffs, caves and green areas until we arrive at Cap Blancthe end of our tour of the Bay.
POSIDONIA
On the seabed of the Balearic Islands, also in the Bay of Palma, there are extensive meadows of Posidonia Oceanicaan aquatic plant endemic to the islands, one of the longest living beings on the planet, with more than 100,000 years. In this underwater forest coexist more than 1,500 species between fauna and flora, they bring stability to our coasts and are the reason for the great quality of our crystalline waters. If you come to Mallorca to sail, remember that these meadows are protected and you cannot anchor in them. Help us to protect this great treasure!
LIVE A MEDITERRANEAN EXPERIENCE!
Sun, sea, relaxing pace of life, gastronomy, tradition, culture,… are the main characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle that is lived in Mallorca, if after reading this post, you have been left wanting more!We have the perfect plan! Discover more secrets of the Bay on board of a Llaut 10 meters long and 3.7 meters wide, stands out for its comfort and stability. In its large solarium you can lie down to sunbathe, read or enjoy the wonderful breeze that gives us the Mediterranean Sea. After a refreshing swim you can enjoy an authentic Mallorcan aperitif comfortably seated with your family and friends. Live a unique and unforgettable experience with a real taste of Mallorca!
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