You don’t need to be a regular churchgoer or architectural aficionado to get a sense of awe and beauty when you visit Palma Cathedral. Despite its well-deserved place among Palma’s top tourist attractions, it often exceeds expectations, wowing visitors with its Gothic style, incredible light and sheer size.
The 700-year-old honey-coloured sandstone giant towers over Palma’s waterfront. Founded in the 13th- century, the cathedral became a symbol of transition from Islamic to Christian rule in Mallorca. On a tour of Palma Cathedral, you’ll notice Gothic features, like pointed arches and the soaring 44-meter-high nave. The great rose window is its crowning glory though, flooding the nave with colorful light through its 1,200 pieces of stained glass.
You can book your Palma Cathedral tickets and tours here. Choose from entry tickets and guided and audio-guided tours to day trips that combine sightseeing buses or hilltop village tours with this mighty monument.
Practical information about visiting the Palma Cathedral
Clothing should be modest and respectful in the cathedral, so cover your shoulders and avoid swimwear
Access for those with reduced mobility is available throughout the cathedral, except for the terrace
Assistance dogs are allowed in the cathedral, but no pets
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed inside the Cathedral, but there are left luggage facilities nearby
Food and drink are not allowed inside the cathedral as it remains an active place of worship
Photography is allowed, but no tripods, lighting or selfie sticks, and please turn the flash off
One to two hours should be enough time to take in the main features of the cathedral
Opening hours of Palma Cathedral
Opening hours vary by season, but it usually opens at 10.00am and closes between 2.15pm and 5.15pm. The cathedral is closed on Sundays and many public holidays – check before you go.
How to get to Palma Cathedral
The cathedral is in the historic center of Palma de Mallorca and is easy to reach by foot if you’re staying in the center, or by car or bus if you’re a little further out.
Tour transfer: An organised tour of the cathedral that includes a transfer, like this combination sightseeing tour, is a fuss-free way to access the cathedral.
By bus: Several EMT city buses stop very close to the cathedral and it’s around 15-20 minutes by bus from Palma Intermodal Station.
By car: You can park a few minutes’ walk away from the cathedral at Parc de la Mar or the Avinguda de Antoni Maura area.
