Filmed on the 21st of August 2021
There are still people who can remember when Palma Nova was just a village. Then, along came the tourist boom and the ‘new Palma’ was established as one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island.
Palma Nova occupies a prime position on the western side of the Bay of Palma and could be described as the quieter alternative to its rowdy neighbour Magaluf but less exclusive than its other neighbour Portals Nous. It’s favoured amongst British holidaymakers thanks to its long stretches of beach, budget-friendly hotels and child-friendly attractions. Note that Palma Nova is very close to Magaluf, only separated by a headland, and the resorts are easily walkable within 10 minutes. So, if you want to dabble with the nightlife of Magaluf but don’t want to be in the heart of it, it’s a good choice.
Palma Nova has got a bit of life year-round, thanks to the number of expats living in the area. Brits favour it for its reasonably priced housing market and a variety of international bars and restaurants open 12 months of the year.
There are still people who can remember when Palma Nova was just a village. Then, along came the tourist boom and the ‘new Palma’ was established as one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island.
Palma Nova has got a bit of life year-round, thanks to the number of expats living in the area. Brits favour it for its reasonably priced housing market and a variety of international bars and restaurants open 12 months of the year.
History & Culture in Palma Nova
Palma Nova was one of the first tourist resorts to be built in Mallorca. Dating back to 1935, officials decided to transform the fishing village into a purpose-built resort to attract visitors. However, the Spanish Civil War put this on hold until the country returned to normality in the 1950s, when building resumed.
There are three stretches of beach in Palma Nova, all linked to a bustling promenade which runs along from one side of the resort to the other. Palma Nova Beach, a blue flag beach, is located right in the middle of resort and boasts a large in size, at 1-kilometre long and a depth of 60 metres. This section of beach is probably best for those keen to indulge in some water sports. Es Carregador is another blue flag beach at the eastern end of the resort, by a small harbour, which boasts fine white sand and clear blue sea. It’s favoured by families because it has a children’s play area on the promenade behind the beach. The beach furthest to the west is Son Maties, again a blue flag beach and the biggest of the three. This one has all the new cool bars, offering a great spot to have a drink.
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