A traditional restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine

In the heart of the neighborhood La Lonja in Palma’s Old Town, you find the romantic and cozy restaurant called La Paloma. It is located in a historic building which is over 500 years old with high ceilings, beautiful stone floors and walls with a cozy and sophisticated atmosphere.

The restaurant offers a traditional menu with Mediterranean cuisine like delicious meat, steak or ribs and classic Spanish tapas.

For larger or private events is the Sala Noble, upstairs from the restaurant, there is a welcoming and elegant room with space for up to 60 people.

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Stylish restaurant with quality food in Palma

The Nuru restaurant is situated in the beating heart of Palma de Mallorca – Santa Catalina. It is a vibrant and bright restaurant with welcoming interior and interesting art by the famous Spanish actor Jordi Molla.
The name Nuru comes from the African language Swahili for Light, Vitality and New Beginnings. which sums up this restaurant perfectly.

The chef Chus, who has experience from El Bulli and Nobu, use only fresh and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, subtle dishes like Sea Bream Thai Sashimi, Suckling Iberian Pork Beijing Style and Rack of Lamb on a sweet potato base.

Nuru’s has an extensive wine list with carefully selected wines to accompany the cuisine, ranging from the finest vintages produced on the island to wines from the most respected vineyards in the world.

The kitchen has recently been renovated and is completely open, so you can see the team of chefs at work as they prepare your meal. Taking your dinner on the terrace is highly recommended, where you can enjoy the warm evenings and beautiful views.

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An extraordinary fish and seafood restaurant

La Parada Del Mar is a cross between a fishmongers and café. It is a a place where the dining experience of
fish or seafood is different. Before you sit down at your table you pick your freshly caught selection from the large counter.

You select and create your own dish as there is no set menu. The dishes have fantastic value as you pay by the weight. While you relax and order your drink, they cook your meal. Grilled or fried with some lemon on the side, simply delicious.

The restaurant is located close to the popular area Cala Major and near to the Joan Miró Museum and opposite to Marivent, the summer residence of the Spanish king Juan Carlos.

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Palma offers the best beer in the world

Thanks to the festival ‘Beer Palma’ can islanders and tourists enjoy over 160 varieties of the best beers from all over the world. The festival is held in the Parc de la Mer in front of the Cathedral in Palma.
All stands serve the same amount per unit, 33 cl. and you can also enjoy delicious tapas from local restaurants. With key support from the City Council of Palma, the Department of Tourism and Palma 365 Foundation has this yearly event become a popular attraction with an increasing number of visitors each time.

For more information: www.beerpalma.com

The yearly Orange Festival in Sóller, Fira I Jornada de Sa Taronja, takes place in the beginning of June. The oranges have been called yellow gold because the revenues of the produce has helped to build, develop and expand the town and the surrounding areas. Historically known for producing some of the best oranges due to the specific microclimate of the area and the fertility of the soil, the festival showcases the orange as the reason for the areas prosperity at the turn of the last century.

Restaurants and hotels of the area take part offering culinary specialties around the celebrated fruit from starters to desserts and drinks. Tasting menus, ranging from 20 to 25 Euro, have been created to invite visitors to the beautiful valley. There is often a special package on offer which includes the journey by train from and to Palma and by tram from and to the Port of Sóller.

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Spring is here with the yearly Palma Boat Show in Muelle Viejo dock at the Port of Palma. The marina has a capacity for more than 300 boats, as well as a 45,000 m² of exhibition space with around 500 exhibitors directly representing almost 3,700 brands from 26 different countries.