Palma, capital of the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands, is a lively, cosmopolitan city in true Spanish tradition. Its city centre forms a bustling montage of shopping centres, narrow lanes and restored buildings surrounded by ruined ancient city walls and modern boulevards.
Like mainland Spain, Majorca and Palma itself was under Moorish control between the 9th and 13th centuries until the reconquest by Jaume I of Aragon.The Moorish heritage is still evident, as are the remnants of Palma’s golden years, when it rose to wealth and prominence in the 15th century as the main port of call between Europe and Africa. Later the city, set on the beautiful bay of Bahia de Palma, became the favoured Royal retreat, which helped it to become the popular holiday destination it is today.
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