The Cathedral of Palma, located in the Balearic Islands, is the largest and most important religious building in the region. It was constructed in the 13th century, starting in 1229, and was completed in the 1600s. The cathedral was built on the site of an old mosque called the Mosque of Medina Mayurca.
Featuring elements of Mediterranean Gothic architecture, the cathedral has undergone modifications over the centuries to incorporate contemporary cultural forms. In 1931, it was declared a Historic-Artistic Heritage site. The cathedral is notable for its 13-meter diameter rose window, the largest in the world in a Gothic cathedral, and its 44-meter high vault.
Entrance:
For non-residents of the Balearic Islands, entrance to the cathedral is not free. There are several admission options, with the recommended option being the "No Queues" fee. For individuals with reduced mobility, there is a "Preferential" entrance at a more affordable rate, but a certificate of disability must be presented to qualify for this option.
The cathedral is open from June to September, from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. (closed on Sundays).
From October to May, the cathedral is open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and closed on Sundays.
Accessibility:
If you arrive at the airport, you can take a taxi from the arrivals terminal to the center of Palma, which takes less than 30 minutes. Another option is to take the A1 bus from the airport to the city, with only one stop on the route. From there, you can take the number 25 bus at Plaça Reina and get off at the cathedral.
If you are already in the heart of Palma at Plaça Major, you can walk or roll seven minutes south on Carrer de Colom until the cathedral appears on the left corner. If you are coming from the Marina, the cathedral will be directly in front of you and the walk or roll takes less than 10 minutes.
Address and contact:
Plaza de la Almoina S/N 07001 Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (+34) 971 71 31 33
Email: secretaria@catedraldemallorca.org
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Castell de Bellver
This Gothic castle is situated approximately 3 kilometers from the city of Palma de Mallorca. It is the oldest circular castle in Europe and one of the few that still exist today. Built in the early 14th century by King Jaime II of Mallorca, it is now owned by the Palma City Council. The Palma History Museum is housed inside the castle, and both the castle and museum are accessible via ramps and level travel.
Entrance:
Free admission is available for people with reduced mobility, groups, the elderly, and schools with proper accreditation. The ticket office closes 45 minutes prior to closing time.
Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from April to September and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from October to March.
Closed on December 25th, January 1st, May 1st, and Easter Sunday.
Bathrooms:
Once in the castle, it has bathrooms adapted for both women and men.
Accessibility:
The castle is accessible for those with reduced mobility by bus, taxi, or private vehicle. It offers guided tours, audio guides, and its museum can also be visited.
Tourist Bus: Take bus 50 and get off at the Bellver Castle stop.
Bus: Numbers 4, 20 and 46 EMT Palma,
Plaza de Gomila stop, climb on foot (approx. 20 min.) along Calle de Bellver and stairs
Stop Av. de Joan Miró, 16; climb on foot (20 min. approx.) along Camilo José Cela street through the forest (it is not signposted)
Stop Av. de Joan Miró, 16; ascent on foot (2.5 km) along Camilo José Cela street and highway (30 min. approx.)
Taxi: There is a taxi rank at the beginning of Calle Camilo José Cela
Privatevehicle: Access through Camilo José Cela street to the castle parking area, this car park has some places reserved for people with reduced mobility.
Address and contact:
Calle de Camilo José Cela, s/n 07014 Palma. Information and customer service office located inside the castle. 1st floor.
Telephone: (+34) 971 735 065 or (+34) 971225900 Extension 3935
This aquarium is located in Palma de Mallorca, and houses more than 8,000 specimens of 700 species of marine flora and fauna and offers facilities specially designed for disabled people such as ramps, elevators and adapted bathrooms.
In its facilities we can enjoy various activities such as the Aqua Dome, the Nautilus Park, Shark vision boat or the Backstage tour, it also has a restaurant and cafetería.
Entrance:
The Aquarium opens every day of the week from 09:30 in the morning to 18:00 in the afternoon, the ticket offices close at 16:30. Admission is not free for PMR, only for children under 3 years old.
Bathrooms:
The bathrooms are adapted for people with reduced mobility.
Accessibility:
From the city of Palma to the Aquarium you can go by bus with several lines that pass nearby, these are: A2, 35, 25, 25 and 31, it can also be accessed by taxi or private vehicle.
Address and contact:
Calle Manuela de los Herreros and Sora 21. 07610 Palma Mallorca
On this occasion, we propose a visit to the Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, considered one of the most important in the country and open since 2004.
The museum is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and has ramps and lifts to comply with accessibility standards. It is also adapted for various disabilities, including visual, auditory, and mental.
The museum has over 600 works of art by local, national, and international artists, with the objective of promoting and preserving modern art through exhibitions, educational programs, and creative practices.
Two types of organized visits are offered, both free (after paying the entrance fee).
The first is on Thursdays and is for groups of 1 to 10 people, lasting 1 hour with a guide who speaks Spanish and Catalan.
The second option is for the permanent collection, with a guide speaking English, Spanish, and Catalan, and can be reserved for groups of 4 to 25 people through mediacio@esbaluard.org.
The museum is equipped to accommodate strollers and wheelchairs, which can be borrowed for free, and has a restaurant, souvenir shop, and free Wi-Fi.
Entrance: There are various rates, but people with disabilities have free admission.
Its schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. (closed on Mondays).
The ticket office will remain open until 30 minutes before closing time.
Bathrooms: The museum has a bathroom adapted for people in wheelchairs.
Accessibility:
Bus: To get to the museum by public transport, the best option is the bus and the following numbers will leave you at the door: Numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 20, AC1, CC, N1, N4 and Tourist Bus.
Private car: There are 3 car park so closet o the museum.
Paseo Mallorca, two minutes away.
Parc de la Mar: 10 minutes.
Via Roma: 5 minutes.
The three car parks have places reserved for people with reduced mobility.
Address and contact:
Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 10, 07012 Palma de Mallorca
Telephone: (+34) 971908200 or (+34) 971 908 203
Email: museu@esbaluard.org
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Feb 20, 2024
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Para ser una ciudad con tanto turismo ,la accesibilidad no la cuidan mucho
Your Palma de Mallorca guide
Welcome to Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the island of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, attracting over 13 million visitors in 2019 according to the Balearic government. With its stunning beaches, delicious cuisine, favorable climate, rich culture, lively nightlife, and more, it's no wonder why it's such a sought-after destination. The island of Mallorca is home to 925,000 people, with roughly 450,000 residing in Palma de Mallorca.
The city was founded by Roman consul Quinto Cecilio Metelo Balearico in 123 BC, and over the centuries it has been conquered and re-conquered by various cultures. In 1229, it was finally conquered by King James I of Aragon.
Today, Palma is a world-class tourist destination offering a range of services for visitors to enjoy. At www.motion4rent.com, we provide important information, tourist offices, accessible beaches, adapted excursions, theme parks, accessible restaurants, and other offers for visitors with reduced mobility. Enjoy your stay!
Palma de Mallorca Tourist office
In Palma we have several tourist offices, below we give you the address and contact of the most important ones.
Airport Tourist Office:
This office is accessible to people with reduced mobility and its hours are from Monday to Saturday from 08:30 a.m. to 08:00 p.m. and Sundays from 09:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Address and contact:
Son San Juan Airport, arrivals floor, 07611 Palma
Telephone: (+34)971789556
Email: oita@conselldemallorca.net
Stations Park Office:
Address and contact:
Park of the Stations Palma 07002 (Balearic Islands)
Telephone: (+34) 902 102 365
Email: palmainfo@palma.es
Palma beach office:
Address and contact:
Plaza de les Meravelles Palma 07610 (Balearic Islands)
Telephone: (+34) 902 102 365
Email: palmainfo@palma.es
Can Pere Antoni mobile office:
Address and contact:
Can Pere Antoni Palma (Balearic Islands)
Telephone: (+34) 902 102 365
Email: palmainfo@palma.es
Mobile office in Palma beach, Palma (Balearic Islands)
Address and contact:
Platja de Palma Palma (Balearic Islands)
Telephone: (+34) 902 102 365
Email: palmainfo@palma.es
Finally, we also want to highlight the accessibility office that Palma de Mallorca has “Palma Accesible” https://www.palma.cat/portal/PALMA/contenedor1.jsp?seccion=s_floc_d4_v1.jsp&contenido=106803&tipo=1&nivel= 1400&codResi=1&language=en
This office can help you with everything related to accessibility on the Island of Mallorca, but remember that it is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 to 12:30 and you must make an appointment.
Address and contact:
Camí dels Reis, 400 Palma 07120 (Balearic Islands)
Located just 8 km from the city, Palma airport is the primary tourist gateway to the island, attracting mainly German visitors from Dusseldorf and Cologne, followed by the English and Spanish.
In accordance with European Parliament Regulation (EC) 1107/2006, Palma de Mallorca Airport offers a free assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility. This service is available to all passengers with disabilities or mobility issues and can be requested at least 48 hours in advance to ensure a smooth trip from arrival at the airport.
The best way to travel from the airport to Palma de Mallorca city center is by urban bus, using Line 1. It goes to both the city center and the port, and is accessible for people with reduced mobility. It operates every 15 minutes and has a wide schedule.
This bus has a frequency of 15 minutes and a wide schedule.
Taxi:
Another option is to take a taxi, which can be easily found at the airport exit, and accessible taxis are available. Contact Radio Taxi Ciutat at http://www.radiotaxiciutat.com/ or by phone at (+34) 971 20 12 12 to request an accessible taxi. The rates are the same as regular taxis.
Rental car:
Palma airport also has car rental services from major companies, and almost all of them have vehicles adapted for people with reduced mobility. Book in advance to avoid surprises.
Public transport in the city of Palma:
Train:
Mallorca has three train lines: T1, T2, and T3, all of which have trains accessible for people with reduced mobility.
T1 travels from Palma to Inca
T2 travels from Palma to Sa Pobla
T3 travels from Palma to Manacor
The main train station in Palma is the Intermodal Station located at Plaza de Espanya s/n and is open Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 21:00, Saturday from 08:00 to 21:00 and Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00.
Address and Contact:
Plaza de Espanya s/n. 07002 Palma Majorca
Telephone: (+34) 871930000
Email: comunicacio@trensfm.com
Metro:
The two lines of the Palma Metro are Line 1 (Joan XXIII - UIB) and Line 2 (Estacio Intermodal - UIB). The metro runs from Monday to Thursday from 05:30 a.m. to midnight, Fridays from 05:30 a.m. to 02:00 a.m., Saturdays from 06:30 a.m. to 02:00 a.m., and Sundays from 07:00 a.m. to midnight.
Due to its extension it is the smallest network in Spain. After some works and reforms, we can confirm that all the metro stations in Palma are accessible, thanks to lifts and access ramps in the stations that are not underground, in addition, the different metro units have the necessary technology to adapt the existing distance between the wagons and the platform when the train is stopped and each Metro train has seats reserved for people with disabilities, perfectly marked, in addition, the most modern trains have a button next to the reserved seat that notifies the driver when pressed, so that he or she is attentive to the descent of the person with mobility problems.
Address and Contact:
Plaza de Espanya s/n. 07002 Palma Majorca
Telephone (+34) 971177777
Bus:
In Palma de Mallorca there are a total of 33 lines with different frequencies, the most used are Line 15 that leads to the Arenal beach, covering a large part of the city and Line 3 that leads to Cala Mayor also with a very wide route, both with frequencies of 10 minutes. Another important line is line 1 that goes to Palma de Mallorca airport.
Regarding accessibility, almost all of buses are equipped with ramps to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility. In addition to the ramps, they have a space equipped with seat belts and bells to request the stop and/or the ramp at the appropriate height.
Although there is a low bell, especially designed for people with reduced mobility, it is best to notify the bus driver so that he can lower the ramp for us at the stop that we want. In addition, the buses are equipped with a public address system that announces the stops and the destination of the bus. About bus stops and canopies things change, since sometimes it is not easy to access the access ramps due to the unevenness of the sidewalks, there are times when the ramp can be on the road and it is not easy to get to the sidewalk, but In general, there are usually no major problems and the drivers are always willing to help and advise the user.
There is also an information service available by SMS at (+34) 659 251 530 indicating P L (followed by the line number) (stop number) or by dialing (+34) 971 426 177. For more information on lines and incidents in the service, you can consult the website EMT Palma https://www.emtpalma.cat/ca/inici that also includes a route planner.
Address and contact:
Calle Josep Anselm Clavé 5. 07002 Palma Majorca
Telephones: (+34) 971214444 or (+34) 900701127
Email: usuaris@emt.palma.cat
Taxi:
Taxis in Palma de Mallorca:
Palma de Mallorca has a fleet of 1,200 taxis, including 100 vehicles equipped for transporting customers with reduced mobility. The fares for these taxis are the same as for regular taxis. If you require an accessible taxi, we suggest booking one through the website http://www.radiotaxiciutat.com/.
Address and contact:
Carrer Francesc Sancho, 7 07004, Palma de Mallorca Balearic Islands
Telephone (+34) 971 20 12 12
Email: suggestions@radiotaxiciutat.com
Adapted beaches
Accessible Beaches in Palma:
The city of Palma offers several beaches that are accessible to people with reduced mobility, including Cala Major, Can Pere Antoni, Ciutat Jardí, Cala Estancia, Palma Beach Spa 7, and Palma Beach Spa 15. These beaches are equipped with walkways, adapted chairs and showers, shaded platforms, and marked areas for safe assisted bathing. The lifeguards also provide support.
The beaches of Cala Estància, Ciutat Jardí, Platja de Palma, and Can Pere Antoni have been certified by AENOR for their universal accessibility services, while Cala Major's certification is in process. Appointments for these services must be made in advance.
Cala Major Beach is 200 meters long and 80 meters wide, has been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Foundation for Environmental Education, and has special access for people with reduced mobility and unparking spaces for less than 50 vehicles. You can reach it by bus numbers 4, 46, and 108.
Cala Estancia Beach is 220 meters long and 37 meters wide, has been awarded the Blue Flag by the European Foundation for Environmental Education, and has special access for people with reduced mobility and parking spaces for between 50 and 100 vehicles. You can reach it by bus numbers 35 and A2.
Ciutat Jardi Beach, also known as Ciudad Jardín Beach, is 450 meters long and 35 meters wide, has special access for people with reduced mobility and parking spaces for between 50 and 100 vehicles. You can reach it by bus numbers 10, 11, and 22.
Neighborhoods / Areas
Arab baths:
This site is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
Located in the beautiful gardens of Can Fontirroig, in the heart of the city, the Arab Baths date back to the 11th century during the Arab rule of Mallorca. They were believed to have been part of a palace belonging to a nobleman.
Visitors enter through a horseshoe arch portal and can appreciate the central dome surrounded by 12 horseshoe arch columns. Unfortunately, only the central room, used for hot baths, and an attached room are preserved. Visitors can also see remains of steam and hot water pipes. A video is shown before entering, taking visitors back in time and explaining the hot and cold water system.
Entrance: The entrance has a price of about €3 and as we mentioned at the beginning, it is accessible for people in wheelchairs. Their Schedules are:
From April to November from 09:30 in the morning to 20:00 in the afternoon
From December to March from 09:30 to 19:00 in the afternoon
Accessibility:
The Arab baths are a few meters from the Cathedral of Palma, making it a very central and easily accessible place.
Metro: Line M1 (The entire Mallorca metro line M1 is accessible to PRM)
Train: Line T1
Bus: Numbers 4, 10, 35, A1 and CC leave you very close to the toilets
Address and contact:
Calle Can Serra nº 7. 07001 Palma Mallorca,
Telephone: (+34) 637 04 65 34
Handisport Mallorca:
Handisport Mallorca is a non-profit foundation that has been offering leisure and sports activities for people with physical, mental, or sensory disabilities since 2007. They organize activities such as kayaking, hiking, sailing, water skiing, canoeing, golf and many more, with many of these activities taking place in the capital of Mallorca.
Accessibility: The best way to reach Handisport Mallorca is by private vehicle. It is recommended to contact the foundation in advance to coordinate and book the desired activity.
Address and contact:
Municipal Sports Center of Calvià, Mallorca, Carrer Miño, s/n, 07181, Calvià
The Toque Restaurant is a family-friendly eatery near the seafront that offers a fusion of Belgian and Mediterranean cuisine. The dishes are traditional with a creative twist, using fresh local and market ingredients. The restaurant is accessible to customers with mobility issues and also has accessible bathrooms. The restaurant's wine list features a selection of good Belgian beer and Spanish wines.
Es Molí des Compte Restaurant https://www.molidescomte.com/
Traditional Mediterranean food restaurant, with a Majorcan accent, and with a good wine list.
This restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Address and contact:
Carrer del Molí del Comte, 44. 07010 Establiments - Palma Mallorca
Telephone: (+34) 971 768 000
Email: info@molidescomte.com
Restaurant from Tokyo to Lima https://detokioalima.com/
This fusion restaurant serves a mix of Japanese, Peruvian, and Mediterranean cuisine, located close to Palma Cathedral. Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is available. Public transportation options include bus lines 105, 25, 3, 35, 7, train line T3, and metro stops M1 and M2.
Address and contact:
Calle Sant Feliu nº1 07012 Palma Majorca
Telephone (+34) 871592002
Mail: contact@detokioalima.com
Bon Sol Seafood Restaurant: https://marisqueriabonsol.com/
This restaurant specializing in seafood and Mediterranean food
This restaurant specializes in seafood and Mediterranean food, in this restaurant you will only find fresh, wild products from the sea brought daily from the fish market.
In its menu you will not see great dishes but simple recipes that enhance and highlight the natural flavor.
If you want to give yourself a good tribute, we recommend it.
This restaurant is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Address and contact:
Calle Illa de Xipre nº 12 (Es Coll den Rabassa) Palma de Mallorca 07007.
