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PALAU DE CONGRESSOS DE PALMA 

Carrer de Felicià Fuster, 2

Palma de Mallorca, 07006, Spain

THE CITY

Palma, in full Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Balearic Islands has always been a strategic point in the Mediterranean.
The city lies on the southwestern coast of the island of Majorca in the centre of 10-mile- (16-km-) wide Palma Bay. Little is known of Palma before 123 BC, when the Romans conquered Majorca, making the archipelago a Roman province. Attacked by the Vandals in the 5th century, it became part of the Byzantine Empire a century later. In the 8th century it fell to the Arabs, and in 1229 it was conquered by James I of Aragon. On his death Palma became independent but was again incorporated into Aragon by Peter IVin the 14th century. It became part of the Spanish monarchy in 1469 upon the marriage of Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile. 

Palma is a city with long tradition of tourism which is reflected in the wide range of activities and services it offers.
It is a vibrant and intoxicating mix of art, architecture and culture alongside the ocean ... sailing and cycling all around the bay framed by swathes of palm trees. A gorgeous old town with boutique hotels, designer shops, lively markets, delicious food, stylish restaurants, trendy bars and chilled cafes...with the Catalan buzz of nightlife. The island has evolved with the new trends in technology and cosmopolitan sophistication, which have been combined with its age-old tradition and thousand- years-old cultural legacy, while upholding a great respect for the environment and promoting sustainable consumption. 

HOW TO REACH PALMA 

The island of Mallorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea, facing the east coast of the Spanish mainland and between the islands of Menorca and Ibiza. As it is the main island of the Balearic Islands, it is very well connected to most Spanish and European cities, either by air or by sea.

By Plane

Palma de Mallorca is the perfect multi-destination city with a strategic location; the fastest and most comfortable way to get to the islands by air since the island is connected with 175 direct flight connections. Palma Airport (PMI-IATA), also known as Son Sant Joan Airport, is the third largest and most important airport in Spain, only surpassed by Madrid and Barcelona. 71 airlines operate in the airport and provide flight connections both to the mainland and main European capital cities.

By Sea

Although the most common way to reach the island is by plane, it is also possible to travel to Mallorca by boat. It is a very interesting alternative, especially for those who want to get to Mallorca with their own car.    Mallorca has two ports for passengers: the port of Palma, which is the main harbour, and the port of Alcudia. These connect with Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Menorca and Ibiza and, in high season, with Formentera and Toulon (France).

GETTING AROUND

Mallorca is large enough to offer a variety of landscapes, yet small enough to make getting around relatively easy. From the metro system in Palma to the train and bus networks around the island, the public transport network is efficient and integrated. Getting around by car allows greater freedom to explore all the hidden treasures, while walking and cycling are also actively encouraged in Mallorca thanks to pedestrianised areas and dedicated cycle paths. Palma’s Intermodal Station in Plaga d'Espanya is the hub for train, metro and bus services. The Intermodal Card can be purchased for use on any of those services and offers significant savings for regular public transport users. The station is located underground and can be accessed by escalator, elevator or stairs. TIB (Transports de les Illes Balears) operates transport services across the island; TIB buses and coaches are distinctively yellow and red. When in Mallorca’s capital, Palma, expats can get around by EMT (the municipal transport company) buses. The integrated travel system means that bus services are found at most of the island's railway stations, So passengers can complete their journey to outlying destinations. Mallorca has a small metro system based in Palma with two lines connecting with Universitat de les Illes Balears and Marratxi municipality. The metro makes getting around easy and allows expats greater flexibility when looking for accommodation outside of Palma’s city centre. 

DOCUMENTS AND VISA INFORMATION

For citizens of European Union countries, a current valid ID is sufficient. For citizens outside EU, a passport is obligatory. Depending on the nationality of the delegates, the duration and the reason for their stay in Spain, it may be necessary for them to obtain a VISA before leaving. In this case, they should apply to the Spanish consulate in their country.

WEATHER

Palma has warm temperatures and a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The average temperatures goes from 6° to 15° degrees in Winter/Autumn and from 15° up to 35° degrees in Spring/Summer. May is usually rather warm.

LOCAL CURRENCY

The currency is Euro (€).

CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS

Most shops, hotels and restaurants in Palma accept major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.). Not all taxis accept payment by banker's card, so it is recommended to check in advance.

TOURIST TAX

Palma’s Municipality collects a visitor tax that applies to paying accommodation. The tax varies from € 1.00 to € 4.00 per person/day

WHAT IS THE LOCAL TIME IN PALMA DE MALLORCA?

Palma is in UTC + 1 time zone.

WHAT IS THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY STANDARD?

The electricity network follows the European standard of a tension of 230 V, with a frequency of 50 Hz.

WORKING TIME

Shops are generally open:

   - Monday to Friday: 9 am - 1.00 pm / 4.00 - 8.00 pm

   - Saturday: 9 am - 1.00 pm

   - Sunday: almost all shops are closed

Note: Most shops in the centre stay open throughout the day from Monday to Friday. 

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERS

- Telephone Area Code: +34 or 0034

- All emergencies: 112

- Medical Emergencies: 061

- Palma’s Fire Brigade: 080

- Civil Guard emergency (Guardia Civil): 062

- National Police emergency (Policia Nacional): 091

- Local Police emergency (Policia Local): 092

- Policia Nacional: 971 225 200

- Costal Radio: 900 507 607

- Maritime and Coast Guard: 900 202 202

- Civil Protection: 971 176 417

- Central Tourism Office: 971 724 090

- Airport information: 971 789 000

- Taxis: 971 20 12 12 / 971 40 14 14 / 971 83 32 72 / 971 55 18 88