Explore the highlights of Palma de Mallorca with a relaxed, scenic route that concentrates on the city’s most striking landmarks. Begin with the exterior of Palma Cathedral (La Seu), an impressive Gothic façade that offers ideal opportunities for photography and quiet appreciation of its soaring lines. Nearby, the Royal Palace of Almudaina sits beside Parc de la Mar, where fountains, promenades and sea vistas create a picturesque foreground to the bay. Wander mentally through Palma’s Old Town as you imagine its narrow streets lined with traditional balconies and artisan shops, where local crafts and historic architecture combine to convey Mallorcan character. Finish the circuit at the Bellver Castle viewpoint, a commanding vantage point that reveals sweeping panoramas of the harbour, the port and the surrounding mountains. The narrative of this short route is a carefully composed snapshot of Palma’s contrasts: Gothic grandeur, regal history, coastal tranquillity and the intimate charm of the old quarter. It’s an efficient way to acquaint yourself with the city’s essence in a single outing.