A village inside the city

Part one

The market

The historic market hall is the heart of the neighbourhood. Fresh produce, fish, meat and flowers, a short walk from the front door.

Santa Catalina market stands at the centre of daytime activity in the neighbourhood. We encourage our guests not only to visit but also to shop at its high quality stalls: it is certainly the best way to savour local produce and wines and enjoy them back at your apartment.

Its on-site gastronomic offering is also highly regarded, from the traditional Mallorcan cooking of Can Frau to enjoying sushi just by the fish sellers. Just around the market you will also find a multitude of cafés, patisseries and bakeries offering excellent breakfast products.

• Opening hours8am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday
• From StayCatalinaAbout 100 metres

Part two

Eating and drinking

Calle Fàbrica is Palma's busiest restaurant street, lined with terraces for eating outside, whatever your choice. But Santa Catalina is much more than that, and some of the surrounding streets house some of Palma's best eating spots.

On weekend mornings, the Santa Catalina brunch scene comes into its own in the cafés and restaurants by the market (or in the market itself). From traditional Mallorcan llonguets to bellinis and avocado toasts, you'll find what you need for a relaxed, sunny morning experience.

At night, Calle Fàbrica comes into its own with the buzz of its busy outdoor terraces. We also encourage you to explore the other, quieter streets of Santa Catalina: most local restaurants are independently owned, and you may find some real gems of outstanding quality and service.

• Calle FàbricaOutdoor dining and people watching
• Surrounding the marketCafés, bakeries and breakfast spots

Part three

Beaches and museums

Ten minutes on foot to the old town and the cathedral. The Es Baluard contemporary art museum is just across the river, the Club Nàutic marina is a stone’s throw away, and Can Pere Antoni beach is within walking distance.

Palma is a very compact city: you can reach almost anywhere on foot from Santa Catalina, and one of our recommended activities is to really lose yourself in the quiet backstreets and plazas of the centre.

Very close by, the Palma Tennis Club offers high energy activities or a relaxing break in its clubhouse café, surrounded by lush gardens. The Joan Miró Foundation is easily reached by the buses passing nearby Plaça del Progrés. Further afield, wine tours, village markets and resorts can be reached by train or Palma taxi.

• Old town and cathedralTen minutes on foot
• Es BaluardJust across the river
• Can Pere Antoni beachWithin walking distance

Part four

Getting around

Most of Palma is within walking distance, and the free bikes at reception take you further along the seafront.

Explore the surroundings of Palma making use of the local bus network: the nearby Plaça del Progrés is a transport hub for all destinations to the west of the island, and easily connects to the main transport station at Plaza España. Use our bikes to cycle around the bay to the picturesque seaside areas of Portixol and Molinar. On-street paid parking is possible by the building, and is free all night.

• Bus number 4Stop to Illetas beach, 50 m away
• Plaça del ProgrésBus stop 50 m away, with regional buses to villages and beaches in the southwest of the island
• Airport taxisCan be ordered in advance from reception