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 Palma Nova was one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island, catering for all tastes. The town is frequented by a range of socio-economic groups due to the proximity with both the city of Palma and the resort of Magaluf. With the advent of low cost airlines, Palma Nova has grown to become a major holiday destination for Europeans.Palma Nova is one of the original mass tourism resorts in Mallorca built in the 1960's. The resort surrounds three beaches and at the Southern end Palma Nova borders with the neighboring resort of Magaluf. These resorts have grown over time so that it is no longer possible to tell exactly where one resort ends and the other begins. Today the resort is popular among young party people, as well as nostalgic adults who came here in their youth, and families that enjoy the comforts of a large and well established resort. Beaches of Palma Nova Palma Nova has three large beaches - Playa de Son Maties, Playa de Palma Nova and Playa des Carregador. Playa des Carregador is the quieter of the three beaches and lies in the Northern end of the resort. Playa de Palma Nova is in the middle and Son Maties at the Southern end next to Magaluf. Activities available in Palma Nova Water sports: Swimming, windsurfing, kitesurfing, pedal boats, banana and doughnut rides Water fun parks There are two water fun parks in Magaluf about 3 km from central Palma Nova, Aqualand & Western Waterpark Cruises: various daily glass bottom boat and catamaran cruises and a weekly cruise to Port d'Andratx on board the Britannia Jet. You can board cruises from the peninsula between Playa de Palma Nova and Playa des Carregador or at the Southern end of Playa de Son Maties. Sports: Tennis, Bendinat Golf 6km away, Poniente Golf 5km away and Santa Ponsa Golf I & II both about 8km away, Andratx Golf 14km away next to Camp de Mar resort, bicycling and walking. Other: Minigolf at Fantasia Golf which has three 18-hole courses in tropical settings located by Es Carregador beach, Go Carting in Magaluf close to Aqualand, Marineland aquatic dolphin shows in Portals Nous approx. 2,5 km from Palma Nova, weekly markets in Calvià (Mondays), Palma (Saturdays) and Andratx (Wednesdays), Gran Casino Mallorca in Magaluf. Nearby Portals Nous - 3 km from Palma Nova, approx. 2 min drive Illetas - 6 km from Palma Nova, approx. 5 min drive Caves of Gènova - 9 km from Palma Nova, approx. 10 min drive Porto Pi shopping center - 10 km from Palma Nova, approx. 10 min drive Palma de Mallorca - 14 km from Palma Nova, approx. 20-30 min drive Santa Ponsa - 5.5 km from Palma Nova, approx. 5 min drive Paguera - 8 km from Palma Nova, approx. 10 min drive Portals Vells - 8 km from Palma Nova, approx. 10 min drive Port d'Andratx - 18 km from Palma Nova, approx. 20 min drive Sant Elm - 22 km from Palma Nova, approx. 30 min drive Al Campo Shopping Center - 21 km from Palma Nova, approx. 25 min drive Festival Park - 25 km from Palma Nova, approx. 30 min drive Restaurants and Eating in Palma Nova Palma Nova is very popular among British tourists and this has led to many restaurants offering food to suit their taste like hamburgers and dishes with french fries, but if you prefer other types of food there are also restaurants offering various international cuisines like Indian, Chinese and of course Mallorcan food. Nightlife in Palma Nova Palma Nova is right next to Magaluf, which could be considered the party center of Mallorca, so there is no shortage of nightclubs, discos and bars. Getting Around in Palma Nova - on foot - public bus - taxi - bicycle - pedaling carts - car or motorcycle Distances: These distances are measured along roads for driving with driving time estimates 25 km - Palma Nova centrum - Palma Airport - 30 min 14 km - Palma Nova centrum - Palma de Mallorca - 20-30 min 3 km - Palma Nova centrum - Portals Nous - 2 min 5.5 km - Palma Nova centrum - Santa Ponsa - 5 min 8 km - Palma Nova centrum - Cala Mayor - 10 min 14 km - Palma Nova centrum - Bellver Castle in Palma - 20-30 min 14 km - Palma Nova centrum - Andratx - 15 min 18 km - Palma Nova centrum - Port d'Andratx - 20 min 28 km - Palma Nova centrum - Valldemossa - 30 min 43 km - Palma Nova centrum - Inca - 40 min 58 km - Palma Nova centrum - Els Calderers - 65 min 65 km - Palma Nova centrum - Manacor - 60 min 67 km - Palma Nova centrum - Alcudia old town - 65 min 78 km - Palma Nova centrum - Porto Cristo - 1h 15 min Accommodation in Palma Nova Hotels in Palma Nova are lined along the three large beaches and many are right next to the beach. Majority of hotels here were built at the start of mass tourism in the 1960's and thus there are lots of quite tall hotels which provide great views towards the sea for inhabitants. When you're outside looking at these hotels, they aren't much to look at, but they are a defining feature of Palma Nova that can bring back happy memories to returning visitors. Tourist Information Centers in Palma Nova Palma Nova Tourist Information Office Passeig de la Mar, 13 07181 Palma Nova Tel: +34 971 682365 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Magaluf Tourist Information Office C/ Pere Vaquer Ramis,1 07181 Magaluf Tel: +34 971 131126 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Safety General emergency tel: 112 Ambulance tel: 061 Fire department tel: 085 Spanish police general tel: 091 Calvia Fire Brigade C/ Jaume I no. 121 07180 Santa Ponça Tel: +34 971 690080 Calvia Civil Guard C/ Miquel de los Santos Oliver no. 12 and in Palma Nova (by Post Office) C/ na Boira 07181 Palma Nova Calvia police station Carrer d'Alicant. Polígon Son Bugadelles 07180 Santa Ponça Tel: +34 971 003300 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Healthcare and Doctors in Palma Nova The best way to take care of your health while on holiday is prevention. Many hotels have a doctor visit the hotel premises several times a week, but you can also go to the medical centers directly. Municipal Basic Healthcare Unit - Palma Nova C/ na Boira no. 2 07181 Palma Nova Tel: +34 971 683775 Hospiten Espana - Clinica Juaneda Avda. Son Matías, 1 07181 Palma Nova Tel: +34 971 681518 24h medical service: 900 254 692 (free phone) Optician in Palma Nova Centro Optico Avda. de la Playa, 12 07181 Palma Nova Tel: +34 971 682802 Fax: +34 971 134542 E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
