Palma Nova is a resort town located on the Island of Mallorca. It is not as popular as its neighbouring resort Magaluf when it comes to nightlife, but it is a popular destination for those who want to enjoy the Mediterranean climate, sandy beaches and a slightly quieter holiday.
July in Palma Nova is hot, reaching temperature peaks of 29°C by the end of the month. The length of the day remains essentially constant, with approximately 14.5 hours of sunlight daily. The sun rises around 6:30AM and sets around 9:10PM.
Skies tend to be clear, with only a 23% chance of cover. Precipitation is also infrequent, with only a 12% chance of rain, occurring as moderate rain, drizzles, or the odd thunderstorm. Humidity ranges from comfortable to very humid, and the air is driest mid-month. Winds blow around 7 m/s, usually from the southwest or northeast.
Overall, July is hot and dry in Mallorca with little clouds and little rain. As the month wanes, the days grow slightly warmer and shorter.
If you're looking for accommodation on a budget, the Naika apartments are a self catering option that allow for flexibility on your stay and means you can take advantage of the many fantastic dining options in the area.
Hotel Son Matias Beach (Duque de Extremera 2) is a modern, 4-star hotel that caters to mature, adults-only crowd. Each one of its 135 rooms are equipped with balcony, minifridge, telephone, A/C, heating, radio, satellite TV, and safe. Rooms for the disabled are on request. Facilities include jacuzzi, sun terrace, pool bar, swimming pool and restaurant that serves typical Mallorcan cuisine and traditional British dishes.
Ponent Mar (CL Marques de la Torre 9) is an aparthotel that caters to families. Choose from a standard apartment, seaview, or a studio with kitchenette. Furnished flats include bathroom, A/C, TV, wifi, and kitchen--and some are equipped with a large terrace. Onsite facilities include three restaurants, bar, outdoor swimming pool, heated pool and sauna, gymnasium, and supermarket.
The beaches of Palma Nova are just a short 15 km west of the airport. The sands tend to be quieter and more tranquil than those in Magaluf. Palma Nova has three beaches, all of which are family-friendly, with fine sand and crystal blue water. Alongside all beaches are restaurants, bars, and free car parking.
Playa de Son Maties is the main beach, with sunbeds, umbrellas and showers. This beach is a 600-metre stretch of fine sand, good for enjoying water activities like boating or windsurfing. Es Carregador is a small cove with a protected swimming spot. Here is where you can find all the bars and nightclubs. Playa Palma Nova is a nice middle ground, at 1 kilometre interspersed with small playgrounds. It's a great place for families and couples alike.
Smooy (Paseo del Mar 20) is a delicious little frozen yoghurt place, great to keep the summer's scorching heat at bay. You can opt for simple and healthy yoghurt or pour on a choice of toppings, drops, syrups and fruits.
Port O'Call (Paseo del Mar 16-18) is a reliable restaurant near the mini-golf course that serves pasta, seafood and meat dishes. The ambiance is welcoming and the food absolutely delicious. Be sure to try the ribs that fall off the bone and the white chocolate pannacotta.
The Welsh Mosquito (Playa Son Matias), a British-style bar next to the famous Chi Lounge, is a friendly tavern with great views of the beach
Palma Nova's beaches are filled with tourists this month as it's much warmer than previous months. Here, visitors can sunbathe, swim or try out watersports such as SCUBA diving, water skiing, parasailing, riding banana boats, enjoying a ride in a glass-bottom boat. One of the festivals visitors can look forward to in July is the Music Festival held annually in Pollenca, which is about 40 miles from Palma Nova.
Pollenca Music festival was founded by renowned violinist Philip Newman and it has been an annual event since 1962. Performances include jazz, traditional music, pop and classical works. It takes place amidst historical architectures and landmarks in the area so it?s worth the travel time. It takes less than an hour to get there and the drive is worth it as there is plenty to see, do and hear.
While Palma Nova doesn't have the nightlife neighbouring resorts are renowned for, there are still plenty of great restaurants, bars and cafes for a relaxed evening out. Anyone staying in the area that wants a more lively option, Magaluf and the infamous Strip isn't far away.
