CHURCHES AND TOWERS
Palma
An enormous Catedral on Placa Almoina is visible from the ferry before you even
step foot on the island. It has a museum inside (cost for admission).
Ibiza
Ibiza’s cathedral has fine views from the top. It is next to the Museu
Arqueologic.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Palma
Museums include one inside the cathedral, the Museu de Mallorca and Fundacio
Joan Miro with a collection in the artist’s studio 2km west of the city
at Carrer de Joan de Saridakis 29.
Ibiza
Museu d’Art Contemporani
D’Alt Vila also has numerous galleries
Museu Arqueologic, next to the cathedral
MARKETS
Shopping is part of the Balearic Islands experience but more so on Ibiza which
has funky clothes boutiques and markets. The port area of San Penya is the most
popular spot.
OTHER AREAS
Palma
The Arab baths or Banys Arabs are next to the cathedral.
Other sights on Mallorca include the north-west coast with small villages, pine
forests, olive groves and rocky coastlines. The small port of Sa Calobra is a
hairy drive as is the trip to the northern tip Cap Formentor. For walking Soller
is a good base. Other nice beaches include Port d’Alcudia, Cala Mondrago
and Cala Figuera.
Ibiza
The old walled town of D’Alt Vila is interesting with many upmarket restaurants
and galleries. The cathedral and Museu Arqueologic are here.
Some good beaches on Ibiza include Ses Salines (bus access), Cala de Boix (black
sand), S’Aigua Blanca (north=, Cala Zarraca (north near Portinatx) and
Cala d’Hort (south-west).
