Main locations in the west of Mallorca.

In the western part of Mallorca, the capital of the island called Palma stands out with its extensive bay. Here we find one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean where we can see from luxurious yachts to huge cruises. The bay of Palma has an extensive sandy beach several kilometers long known as Playa de Palma, next to it stands a large tourist infrastructure. Bellver Castle or the cathedral of Palma called "La Seu" are some of the historic buildings that stand out.

Some of the most popular locations on the island are found in the west, such as Magaluf, Andratx or Portals Nous. Near Palma and along the coast we find numerous coastal towns and important tourist resorts. Beautiful sandy beaches next to towns, small virgin coves with difficult access, cliffs, some islets and numerous marinas are part of the coastline of this area. On its west end is the town of Sant Elm and in front of this town the beautiful island of Sa Dragonera.

The mountainous formation called Sierra de Tramuntana is also present in the west of the island. Important elevations such as the Puig des Galatzó make this area an ideal place for hikers. The area that extends from the beach of Palma towards the South of the island is less populated, partly because of its geography, it is a great plain with spectacular cliffs above the sea. From the west of Mallorca you can see spectacular sunsets.

Palma. The town of Palma stands out for being the capital of the island. In its historic center we find emblematic buildings, small squares, boutique hotels, shops, art galleries and numerous restaurants. Some of the most important buildings are Bellver Castle, the cathedral and the Royal Almudaina Palace. Other important points of Palma are La Lonja, La Plaza Major, La Rambla or the Santa Catalina neighborhood.

Portals Nous. Portals Nous is not far from Palma, it is a mainly residential town. It stands out for having one of the best marinas in Mallorca. Next to its marina we find select restaurants and stores of prestigious brands. Portals Nous has several beaches where the beach of s'Oratori stands out.

Magaluf. Magaluf is a large tourist resort located in front of the beach. It has a large tourist infrastructure with numerous hotels, shops and restaurants. It has excellent facilities for practicing sports activities even in winter. This town also has numerous bars and clubs.

Palmanova. Palmanova was one of the first tourist resorts on the island. It has a wide promenade that connects its three sandy beaches, Playa de Palmanova, Son Matias and Es Carragador. In Palmanova we find a small marina called Club Náutico Palmanova. This town popular for its family tourism.

Santa Ponsa. It is a large coastal town with numerous residential buildings in addition to hotels. It has several beaches, the main one being an extensive sandy area where you can practice many water activities. It has an important marina called Club Naútico Santa Ponsa and a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. Highlights the island called Isla Malagrats located in front of Santa Ponsa.

Peguera Peguera is an important tourist resort of Mallorca. It has an extensive promenade that connects its two main beaches, Playa Palmira and Playa Torà. Water activities predominate as well as routes for walkers. This town mainly attracts family tourism.

Andratx. The town of Andratx is located at the foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana. Highlights its mountain landscapes and the many hiking trails that can be done in the surroundings. The center of Andratx has several plazas, pedestrian streets, cafes and restaurants.

Puerto de Andratx. In this town we find one of the best natural harbors in Mallorca. Puerto de Andraxt has a great fishing activity and in its fish market you can buy fresh fish daily. There are elegant buildings around the port and in front of its promenade we find numerous restaurants with large terraces.

Sant Elm. Small town located on the west end of Mallorca in front of Dragonera Island. It has some tourist buildings and a main avenue where most businesses and restaurants are located. Water activity is popular in this town, mainly diving.

Calvià. The town of Calvià is located at the foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana. Highlights its mountain landscapes and the many hiking trails that can be done in the surroundings. In the upper part of the town stands the church of San Juan Bautista, from here you can enjoy panoramic views.

Banyalbufar. Banyalbufar is a small mountain town located in the Sierra de Tramuntana. The town is surrounded by several mountains being the Mola de Planícia the highest of them. Currently the municipality has several hotels, some restaurants and small shops. In the surroundings of Banyalbufar we find numerous itineraries for hikers.

Esporles. Esporles is a mountain town located in the Sierra de Tramuntana. Esporles stands out for its Mallorcan character and for the many mountain itineraries that can be done in its vicinity. In the center of town we can see the "Torrent d'Esporles", a small torrent that crosses the town and the main avenue where some of the main squares and buildings are located.

El Arenal. El Arenal is a town located on the west coast of Mallorca, in the bay of Palma. Old fishing village that experienced significant growth due to tourism. Highlights its seafront promenade of several kilometers in length. It has a marina with numerous water activities, mainly sailing.