Palmanova isn’t just a place on the map

The word Palmanova to many means summer holiday. To me it means home. It means family. It means friends. It means everything.

Now, nowhere in the world is perfect, but Palmanova is very, very close to being so. To highlight the obvious, we have some magnificent beaches, some awe inspiring sunsets to watch from said beaches and little hidden corners, restaurants catering to all needs and palates and some good attractions not to be missed.

But that is just a part of it. There is so much more to Palmanova. Its appeal extends beyond the tourist season, attracting permanent residents because of its proximity to Palma and all-yearround amenities.

The friendly atmosphere as you walk the streets of Palmanova is another great quality. And of course, each person has their cherished spots, locations that hold significance or carry memories. For me, for example, there are a few spots such as the old “Antojo” ice cream shop where I have spent endless hours with friends or the Jaume I school I attended up to the age of 12, when I moved on to the Bendinat secondry school.

Life in Palmanova just feels easy and simple, and that is probably what I love most about it. There isn’t a constant rush, everything is relaxed. Plans don’t have to be made in advance, you just get on with your day and play it by ear. You never know where you are going to end up when you leave the house.

Having grown up in this wonderful area, making so many friends along the way and even working there until I joined the Bulletin 8 years ago, I truly do believe that it is the best place in the world.

Palmanova isn’t merely a location; it’s the heart of Calvia, a vibrant hub where lives intersect and memories are etched into its very essence. It’s more than a spot on the map; it’s a soulful connection that resides in the heart of everyone who calls it home.