Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands and one of the most beautiful resorts in the Mediterranean. The grand seafront Gothic cathedral La Seu, the round Bellver Castle, an old town of narrow lanes and long golden beaches make it an ideal destination for lovers of sun and sea. Let's look at how to reach Palma from Tbilisi and what to see there.
✈️ Flights from Tbilisi
- Palma is served by Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), about 8 km from the centre — one of Spain's busiest airports
- Direct flights are often seasonal; from Kutaisi, Wizz Air seasonally covers several Spanish destinations
- From Tbilisi a convenient connection runs via Barcelona, Madrid or Vienna — around 9-13 hours including the layover
- Ticket price: $360-680 round trip, depending on season and connection
- The Travel365 price calendar — find the cheapest dates
🛂 Visa and entry
Spain is in the Schengen zone, so Georgian citizens need a type C tourist visa to visit Palma. Submit your application at least 2 months before the flight — details are in the Schengen visa guide.
Keep in mind the Schengen 90/180-day rule and the upcoming ETIAS authorisation, an ESTA-style online permit for visa-free travellers once it launches.
Spain's currency is the euro (EUR). Cards work almost everywhere, though cash is handy in small bars and beach kiosks — see the currency exchange guide.
🏰 Top attractions
- La Seu — Palma's Gothic cathedral (Catedral de Mallorca), the city's great symbol rising above the sea
- Bellver Castle: a rare round-plan medieval castle on a hill, with panoramic views of the city and bay
- The old town (Casc Antic): narrow lanes, courtyards (patios) and the Passeig del Born boulevard
- The Almudaina Royal Palace — beside the cathedral, on the site of an Arab fortress
- Playa de Palma and Cala Major — golden-sand beaches close to the city
- Serra de Tramuntana — a UNESCO mountain coast in the island's northwest, for a day trip
💰 Budget
- Hotel: 3★ $75-135/night || 4★ $150-260/night (prices rise sharply in summer)
- Food: a set lunch (menú del día) $15-25; a restaurant $30-55
- Transport: city buses are cheap; airport bus A1 to the centre ~$7
- The cathedral square, old town and beach — free to wander; a Bellver ticket is cheap
- Day trip — the historic Sóller train into the Tramuntana mountains
🗓️ Best season and practical tips
Palma is sunny almost year-round. The best times are May-June and September-October: a warm sea without the heat and crowds. July-August is hot and busy, while winter is mild and calm — ideal for sightseeing and the cathedral.
Get an eSIM on arrival for internet and be sure to have travel insurance. Palma pairs naturally with other Spanish stops — combine Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga in one trip.
The historic wooden Sóller train runs from Palma into the Tramuntana mountains — a beautiful route that's a sight in itself.
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