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From Palma to Barcelona: A Mediterranean Adventure

Tyler Moldenhauer

Tyler Moldenhauer

7 Mar 2024

Embark on a 9-day journey through the vibrant cities of Palma and Barcelona. Discover hidden gems, indulge in local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Balearic Islands and Catalonia.

Trip to Palma

Day 1Unveiling Palma's Treasures
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$10

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$ 4

Mercat de Santa Catalina Mallorca
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Castell de Bellver
1300s circular castle set on a wooded hilltop overlooking Palma, home to the city's history museum.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
Day 2Markets, Cathedrals, and Parks
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$42

Mercat de l’Olivar
Vendors sell produce, cheese, seafood, pastries & prepared foods in a light-filled historic hall.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Ornate Gothic edifice overlooking the sea, with a vast rose window & wrought-iron canopy by Gaudí.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$42
10 - 15 min

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Parc de Sa Feixina
Urban green space with a playground, a skate park, a bike path & several stone monuments.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Exploring Nature's Wonders
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$25

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$ 4

Hams' Caves
Subterranean grottos with a botanical garden & a lake, plus colorful light displays & music shows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
56 - 68 min

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Mercat Pere Garau
Enduring marketplace with food stands selling fruits, veggies, meat, flowers, olives, cheese & more.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Journey into the Depths
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$36

Drach Caves
Underground paths lead visitors to the shore of one of the world's largest underground lakes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
Day 5Parks and Scenic Train Rides
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$38

Parc de ses Estacions
Long, narrow, shaded park near a transportation hub, with a train-shaped play structure for kids.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Train Sóller
Quaint, narrow-gauge wooden train, dating to 1912, running along a scenic path from Sóller to Palma.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$294
Transport:$12

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Unveiling Palma's Treasures
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$38

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
12 - 18 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
Day 2Markets, Cathedrals, and Parks
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$0

Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 3Exploring Nature's Wonders
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$56

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$ 6

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$56
16 - 20 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 4Journey into the Depths
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$50

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $306 In total

Activities & Food:$294
Transport:$12