Old Town
Suits anyone who wants the cathedral, the bay and the golden lanes of patio palaces at the doorstep, with Estacio Intermodal about eight minutes away on foot.
🇪🇸 Where to live in Palma
Palma's residential areas run from dense old streets under the cathedral to hillside villages and long stretches of seafront. The centre packs patio palaces, the Gothic exchange and tapas alleys into walking distance, while quarters like Santa Catalina and Son Espanyolet keep a more local, everyday feel. Further out, the character changes again: fishing-port promenades, forested slopes, gated golf estates and a resort strip along the sand.
Open Palma on the map Live scores for transit, cafes, schools and healthcare, calculated from what is actually around each address.Which area suits whom
Santa Catalina
Fits people who cook and eat out in equal measure, with the market hall, old fishermen's lanes and an established expat presence.
Son Espanyolet
For residents who want townhouses and a quiet village feel without leaving the city.
Portixol
Works for those who want a seafront routine, with the fishing-port promenade, brunch spots and an easy bike ride into town.
9 neighborhoods
Old Town
Cathedral over the bay · Patio palaces · Golden lanes
- Nearest station: Estacio Intermodal · 600 m · 8 min walk
La Lonja
Gothic exchange & tapas alleys · Marina-front nights
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Santa Catalina
Market-hall foodie quarter · Old fishermen's lanes · Expat hub
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
El Terreno
Faded bohemian slopes reviving · Bellver forest above
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Son Espanyolet
Village-in-the-city townhouses · Quiet local charm
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Portixol
Fishing-port promenade · Seafront brunch · Bike to town
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Genova
Hillside village views · Caves & asadores · Above it all
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Son Vida
Gated golf estates · Mallorca's Beverly Hills
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby
Playa de Palma
Long sand crescent · Resort strip · Cycling winters
- No rapid transit station recorded nearby