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Free Tour Palma Maritima. Pirates and corsairs. Views of the Mediterranean

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on September 01, 2020

My name is Pedro and I love to show my city, Palma de Mallorca from a different perspective. I organize themed routes for families with children and adults. Discover fantastic animals, visit Palma Marítima and at night to hunt Mopis. I would love for you to discover them

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Tour description

Palma is a city that looks out to sea, that has lived, lives and will live off the sea. It is part of its essence and the maritime influence has been reflected in its history , architecture and legends of corsairs, pirates and sailors for centuries. Would you like to discover them?


Come and enjoy and learn a little about this maritime Palma, which is so unknown to many of us. We will talk about the different seafaring districts of the city , the activity of the corsairs, we will learn about some of the most illustrious and some of their stories. Our captain Antonio Barceló, quite possibly the most important navigator in the history of Mallorca. A corsair in his origins , he became captain general of the Spanish navy.


Of course, you will also discover curious stories about the merchants and their emblematic place, the Lonja de Mallorca built by Guillem Sagrera.


We cannot forget the fishermen. The most humble but absolutely transcendental activity in the seafaring history not only of Palma but also of the whole of Mallorca.

We will visit the following places of interest;

  • Puig de San Pedro neighborhood
  • Santa Catalina neighborhood and Jonquet
  • Church of San Telmo
  • Church of Santa Creu
  • Shipyard Square
  • The old market of Mallorca
  • Almudaina Palace
  • Cathedral of Mallorca
  • Prince's bastion

Come and discover this unknown side of our city!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, ...
    Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
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    Plaza de la puerta de Santa Catalina A sculpture representing an upside-down church; https://g.co/kgs/5Mxcegy

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Bastion of Sant Pere
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Sa Feixina Park
  • 3
    Outside visit
    The Jonquet
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Balearic Government Presidency
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Plaça de la Llotja
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Royal Palace of l'Almudaina
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Cathedral-Basilica of Santa María de Mallorca

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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    This guru has cancelled 3 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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