Palma Tourist Tips

Stay Safe

Palma is an extremely popular tourist destination and you should have no problems when you are there as long as you are careful and stick to the main tourist areas. As with every city in Europe, there can be problems with pickpockets and thieves so please follow the simple rules below and stay safe!

Be aware of pickpockets when walking around the centre. They can even steal loose change from your back-pocket!
If you do stop at any of the many terraces in the centre, keep an eye on your valuables and never leave them alone.
You will probably find women offering flowers around the Cathedral. They will do their best to take what ever they can from you. If you see them, pass on.
The people on Mallorca are Catalan, not Spanish. Do not make any jokes about "Catalan just being Spanish spoken with a lisp" or any remarks that could be construed as support for the Madrid government.
Italian troops were stationed on Mallorca during the 1930s. The Franco regime named a road and erected monuments in their honour. However, the local population were less hospitable and there is still some residual resentment. If you are of Italian origin and this comes out during converstation then don't be surprised if it comes to an abrupt end.

Remember Palma de Mallorca (as well as the other baleric islands) is full of club drugs. Ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and more can be found especially in the club scene.

Be cautious of drugs like GHB, Ketamine, and others which can be slipped into drinks (especially in Sangria found in restaurants). Personal drug possesion in Spain is legal (considered to be less than 500 doses), but trafficking is illegal.