Palma Nova

Palma Nova (Balearic Catalan pronunciation: [ˈpalmə ˈnɔvə]; "New Palma") is a town on the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca, in the municipality of Calvià.

Palma Nova
Palma Nova Bay
Palma Nova
Palma Nova shown within Majorca
Coordinates: 39°31′15.24″N 2°32′13.52″E
Sovereign stateSpain
Autonomous communityBalearic Islands
ProvinceBalearic Islands
IslandMallorca
ComarcaSerra de Tramuntana
MunicipalityCalvià
Postal code
07181
Dialling code971

Palma Nova was one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island, catering for all tastes. The town is frequented by a range of socio-economic groups due to the proximity with both the city of Palma and the resort of Magaluf. With the advent of low cost airlines and package holidays, Palma Nova has grown to become a major holiday destination for Europeans.

See also

Bibliography

  • "Palma Nova Majorca - Map and Guide to Palma Nova". Retrieved 2011-06-30.
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