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Five reasons to enjoy Christmas in Palma


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1. The Weather

Mallorca enjoys temperatures around ten degrees more than any northern European city and at least 6 or 7 hours of daylight.

Christmas on the Passeo de Palma

2.The Christmas Lights

Every street, plaza and avenue sparkles with light and Palma should win first prize of any city in Europe for the best display at this festive time of year. The Christmas lights in Palma will be switched on Saturday November 23 at 8pm.

Christmas Lights at Plaza Cort Palma

3. The Christmas Markets

Christmas markets in and around Palma run from early December until the festival of ‘ The Three Kings ‘ on 5th January. Favourites are the Portals Nous Christmas Market from 13th December – 6th January and Port Adriano Christmas Winter Park and Market from 20 December until 7th January 2025.

Christmas Ice park - Port Adriano Mallorca - Majorca in Winter The market at Portals with its glitzy shops and restaurants fits right in, with stall holders travelling from all over Europe to bag a spot here. So take a trip to a market and stroll around the tinselled stalls sipping mulled wine.

Christmas Market - Mallorca Puerto Portals

Call into the vast market in Plaza Mayor with stalls selling with souvenirs and a wide selection of traditional hand painted Nativity figures known as “Belens”.

4.The Shopping

Leather goods, jewellery, designer fashion or home furnishings, Palma has it all. Wander along the chic colonnaded Avenida Jaime III, stroll along the beautifully lit Passeig del Borne and explore the quaint streets of the Old Town to discover numerous unique and beautifully decorated shops.

Bazaar is very popular for it’s eclectic selection of ceramics and linens…..perfect for a Christmas gift.

Mimbreria Vidal is one of Palma’s oldest shops, has an amazing selection of basket wear and is the best place to buy the senalla, the ubiquitous over should bag perfect for a present for the beach and shopping.

5.The Mallorcuisine

In Advent season Mallorcan Christmas recipes, passed down through generations, are displayed at many of the eateries around Palma. The Christmas holiday itself  starts with a family dinner on Christmas Eve and doesn’t let up until the final slice of Roscón de Reyes cake is finished on Three Kings Day on January 6.

Come and join in the fun.  Salut! Festes de Nadal !

Cava at Christmas - Mallorca

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