Christmas and New Year in Palma is special.
Bathed in winter sunlight, this beautiful Mediterranean city sits beside the palm-fringed blue sea and has a festive atmosphere like no other.
Hotels in Palma at Christmas :
MallorcanTonic has a superb collection of hotels in and around Palma for Christmas and New Year all decorated to get you in the festive mood and all offering discounts, upgrades and cava. For a seaside option look at Hotel El Llorenç Parc de Mar or in the heart of the old town the über cool Concepció by Nobis.
Shops in Palma at Christmas :
Where to start ? No bland chain stores here. Think lively food markets, chic boulevards, stylish shops with the latest designs and fashions interspersed with traditional Mallorcan artisans and bodegas. Christmas shopping could not be easier.
All shops close on Christmas Day but from 26th December it is business as usual. Opening hours in Palma are long so, if you enjoy a good mooch, you won’t be disappointed.
Fiestas and Christmas Markets in Mallorca:
As well as the weekly traditional markets, there are several Christmas markets in Palma and around the island. Plaza Major Christmas market is vast, as is Plaza España complete with ice rink. Chic international christmas markets open in December in Puerto Portals and Port Adriano. There are carol services, concerts and New Year´s Eve ( ´Nochevieja´) is celebrated in style with parties and fireworks.
Its time to party again on 5th January when both Palma and every town on the island hosts parades to celebrate the arrival of `The Three Kings´.
Restaurants at Christmas in Palma :
You won’t go hungry. Plenty of restaurants stay open over the festive season in the old town and the lively areas of Sa Llonja area and the Santa Catalina. Many hotels offer festive menus for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Booking is essential.
Why not ring the changes and head away for Christmas and New Year in Mallorca ?
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Feliz Navidad and Salud !
