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Port Explorer & Shopping Guide
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
PORT EXPLORER
GENERAL INFORMATION Mallorca is the largest of the Spanish Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and is located just off the
east coast of Spain. The island is approximately 50 miles wide and
60 miles long and boasts over 250 miles of coastline, marked by a
series of small caves and beautiful beaches. Palma de Mallorca is
the capital city of the Balearic Islands and nearly two thirds of the
total population live in Palma. This number is greatly increased in the
spring and summer by tourists and cruise ship passengers as the
island is a favorite European resort.
The city lies on the bay and those lucky enough to arrive by water
will enjoy an impressive first view with the white circular battlements
of Bellver Castle sitting on a raised hill, over-looking the bay and the
famed gothic cathedral standing out against the horizon with the ancient Almudaina Palace beneath.
The old quarter of the city is full of palatial medieval structures dating
from the 17th century. One of the most interesting areas to visit for
both history and architecture is the Pottella Quarter situated directly
behind the cathedral. Modern Palma also offers everything you are
likely to want, from big city shopping to sightseeing and amusements.
The island has been the home of some famous people including;
George Sand and Frederick Chopin, Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria and more recently, Michael Douglas.
Today, along with the active tourism trade and the port activity, agriculture is the principal occupation and is based mainly on the cultivation of olive trees, carob trees and almonds. Although some of
the beaches have become residential complexes, Mallorca still has
several quiet spots waiting to be discovered.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
To make the best of your visit to Palma
and the island of Mallorca we sugest you take one of our organized
Shore Excursions. For Information concerning tour content and pricing consult your Shore Excursion Order Form or contact the Shore
Excursion Desk. When going ashore, be advised to take with you
only necessary items and secure any valuables onboard.
LOCAL CUSTOMS
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Bargaining: The prices in the stores are
Tips: Service is generally included in the bills of the restaurants and
bars.
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SHOPPING GUIDE
LOCAL CUISINE AND DRINK SPECIALITIES One of the
most popular plates is the “frito mallorquín” which consists of fried
liver with potatoes and peppers. The Mallorca-style soups, the tumbet (vegetable dish), loin with cabbage and stuffed eggplant are also
local favorities. The pa amb oli (bread with oil), is a typical dish of the
island served with many meals. The local sausages are also one of
the principal elements of its gastronomy; sobrasada and butifarrón,
among others. The pastry par excellence is the ensaimada.
There are a good number of Mallorcan red wines, in addition to three
herb-based liqueurs produced locally. Bottled water is recommended.
LOCAL CURRENCY
the euro.
The unit of currency in this port of call is
There are plenty of Exchange Bureaus and Banks located throughout
the City. The Spanish word for Exchange is ‘Cambio’.
POST OFFICE AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES
The main
Post Office is located on Calle Constitucio off Paseo Es Born.
There are many telephone booths through-out Palma which accept
local coins or telephone cards.
TOURIST INFORMATION The Tourist Information Office is located on Plaza de la Reina, 2 (i).
TRANSPORTATION Taxis are available at the port and generally
accept U.S. dollars.
USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES
the two official languages of Mallorca.
Yes • Si
No • No
Good Day • Buen Dia
Good Afternoon • Buenas Tardes
Good Bye • Adios
Thank-you • Gracias
You’re Welcome • De nada
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The CathedraL is the main religious building of the island of Mallorca and is known as La Seu. It consists of a
Gothic-Levantine stucture constructed on the banks of a
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Bay of Palma, overlooking the sea above the Arabic walls
that protected the city. In 1931 the Cathedral was declared
a Historic-Artistic Monument. It has the largest rosette from
the Gothic world and one of the tallest naves among those
of the European Gothic style.
The royaL PaLaCe of the aLmudaIna is the Royal
Palace or “Alcázar Real” of the city of7Palma de Mallorca
and one of the residences of the Spanish Royal Family.
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megalithic settlements. It is currently used
Royal Family as an official residence for State ceremonies
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The BeLLver CastLe is a Mallorcan-Gothic castle lo2 city of Palma de Mallorca. It was
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constructed at the beginning of the 14th century and is located on a hill over 300 feet above sea level, in an area
surrounded by woods, from where the city can be viewed.
The PueBLo esPañoL is a tourist attraction with samples of Spanish architecture of different areas and periods,
located approximately one mile from the centre of the city.
In the Pueblo Español there is an auditorium, a modern hall
for festivals, several handicraft stores and restaurants.
the Lonja is a structure from the 15th century, that is
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on Mallorca. It was the headquarters of the college of merchants
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Mallorca, approximately 43 miles from Palma, and contain marL a large underm
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ground lake from which a sound and light show is staged.
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is a small tranquil village with a gothic church, a carthusian monastery and a museum which features the place where Frederick
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arquitecto Gaspar Bennazar, 45
(located in front of Bull ring)
Antonio Dorado has been designing and creating pearl jewelry since 1965. His Crisali
Prestige designs are created in 18 kt gold
and the Ondina collections are made with
sterling silver, both beautiful works of art. In
this store, you will find different pieces made
of Mallorca and hand knotted pearls. Every
pearl is created layer by layer with an iridescent and beautiful3luster. Also available are
cultured pearls in varying shapes and sizes
set in gold. Store is handicap accessible and
is open Monday through Friday and Saturday
mornings, in coordination with ship visits.
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a - C/jaime, 36 (next to Plaza mayor)
B - Centro Commercial Porto Pi (outlet
store located on lower floor - close to
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C - Carretera Palma - arta, km 47 manacor (factory)
Majorica, the truly unique, man-made pearl
in the world, has been combining high quality craftsmanship and tradition for 120 years,
offering timeless collections and avant-garde
designs 4 times a year. Using the latest techBB nology, Majorica produces jewels in sterling
silver, 18K gold plated sterling silver and 18K
gold. The brand offers an extensive catalogue of more than 450 designs. The international 10 year guarantee on all their pearls
is proof of the high quality standards which
the company is upheld to.
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VAT Most stores participate in the Value Added Tax program in which Non-European citizens may be
entitled to reclaim a portion or all of the taxes paid (depending on the total purchase price). It is your
responsibility to inquire as to whether or not the store participates in VAT refund program if the purchase
qualifies for a refund.
Global BLUE Shop where you see this Global Blue - Tax Free Shopping sign and ask
for your tax refund receipt. To qualify, there are minimum amounts, per store, per day, so
please ask the retailer for details. Show your purchases and Global Blue receipts to Customs officials when leaving the EU. Have your Global checks stamped and collect your
cash at the Global Blue cash refund office.
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ARQUITECTO GASPAR BENNAZAR, 4 5
PAL MA DE MAL L ORCA
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PA LM A DE M A LLORCA - M A NA COR
Look for this sign or flag in all of our preferred shops.
Beware of “similar” signs at store fronts.
If the store is not mentioned on this map, then the store is not part of our
program!
PORT EXPLORER & SHOPPING MAP GUARANTEE
Shop with confidence as all the
merchants on our Preferred Shopping Program have been carefully selected and that each offers a 60
day guarantee to our cruise line guests. This guarantee is for repairs and exchanges. Please note the
following conditions apply to the guarantee: Guest negligence or buyer’s regret is excluded. Price paid
for merchandise or verbal claims/agreements between merchant and guests will not be grounds for
returns. Only jewelry appraisals from gem laboratories or independent graduate gemologist appraisers
not affiliated with jewelry retailer, or rug appraisals from certified non-commercial carpet experts will be
considered for valuation claims. Watches and other brand merchandise may not be returned as they
carry International brand warranties. Guests are responsible for all postage returns and appraisal fees.
Please contact us at [email protected] if any queries arise after your purchase from our preferred shops on shore. We will do our best to facilitate a solution on your behalf.
This information has been compiled for the convenience of our guests and is intended solely for that purpose. While we work to ensure that the information contained herein is correct, we cannot accept
responsibility for any changes that may have taken place since printing.
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