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Castell de Bellver
Breakfast at our local cafe Bar El Quinto Pino. We love it. Sit outside and watch the world go by and practice our Spanish when we order Desayunos.
Walked up the hill to Castell Bellver Castle. Entrance fee 4 Euros each. A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay. It has been standing for almost 700 years. Begun by Jaume II in 1300 and built by Pere Salva, the architect of the Almudaina Palace, it is unique among Spanish castles in being entirely round. For many centuries the castle was used as a prison; Jaume III's widow and sons were imprisoned here for most of their lives. These days it contains Palma's museum of municipal history, which traces the development of the city through its artefacts, with pottery from Talaiotic, Roman, Arab and Spanish periods.
Back to Hostal Pinar to change into our bathers then off to the Palma Beach for a swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. The beach is great for families as it has small waves and stays about a metre deep for a long way out.
Back to Hostal Pinar to shower and change for our evening out. Started the evening with Pintos, Sangria and Estrella beer at U-10 Bar on Carrer de la Unio. Then off to La Llotya Plaza for more drinks and Tapas. Next to La Rambla for Aperol Spritz and Sangria at Cappuccino Grand Cafe.
Back to the hotel to pack. Early start tomorrow.
Walked up the hill to Castell Bellver Castle. Entrance fee 4 Euros each. A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay. It has been standing for almost 700 years. Begun by Jaume II in 1300 and built by Pere Salva, the architect of the Almudaina Palace, it is unique among Spanish castles in being entirely round. For many centuries the castle was used as a prison; Jaume III's widow and sons were imprisoned here for most of their lives. These days it contains Palma's museum of municipal history, which traces the development of the city through its artefacts, with pottery from Talaiotic, Roman, Arab and Spanish periods.
Back to Hostal Pinar to change into our bathers then off to the Palma Beach for a swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. The beach is great for families as it has small waves and stays about a metre deep for a long way out.
Back to Hostal Pinar to shower and change for our evening out. Started the evening with Pintos, Sangria and Estrella beer at U-10 Bar on Carrer de la Unio. Then off to La Llotya Plaza for more drinks and Tapas. Next to La Rambla for Aperol Spritz and Sangria at Cappuccino Grand Cafe.
Back to the hotel to pack. Early start tomorrow.
Castell de Bellver Ticket
Castell de Bellver Map. We have found some hostility toward us as tourists but most locals are friendly and speak enough English for effective communications.
Castell de Bellver Information
Castell de Bellver Plan
Castell de Bellver Lookout Marina View.
Castell de Bellver entrance.
Castell de Bellver entrance
Carnival Figures. Castell de Bellver.
Carnival Figures. Castell de Bellver.
Via Roma.
Via Roma.
Castell de Bellver Architecture
Castell de Bellver Painting
Palma 123 AD
The City of Palma.
The City of Palma.
Inside the first level of Castell de Bellver.
Inside the second level of Castell de Bellver.
Castell de Bellver Museum.
On the third level of Castell de Bellver.
On the third level of Castell de Bellver.
On the third level of Castell de Bellver.
Looking down from the third level of Castell de Bellver.
Walking along the esplanade by the Marina. Puerto de Palma.
Yes. I swam in the Mediterranean. It was very warm.
Palma Beach.
Palma Beach.
Drinks at Cappuccino Grand Cafe.
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