Palma Nova

Palma Nova is a purpose-built beach resort close to Palma, with several sandy bays, a seafront promenade and a concentrated choice of hotels, cafés and family facilities. It is often considered one of Mallorca’s more manageable resort bases.

What is there to see and do?

The beaches and promenade provide the centre of the holiday, while neighbouring Magaluf and day trips into Palma add variety. Seasonal boat trips and visitor attractions should be checked directly for step-free boarding.

A useful accessible itinerary leaves space for unplanned café stops and rest periods rather than treating every attraction as compulsory. Opening times, accessible entrances, toilets, companion arrangements and mobility-aid policies should be confirmed with the attraction shortly before visiting.

Terrain and getting around

The seafront is generally the simplest route, but hotel approaches and links between bays include local slopes. Crowding and temporary street furniture affect usable width in peak season.

Trace both directions of every important journey. A gentle downhill trip to a beach can become a demanding return, while heat, wind, crowds and battery condition can materially reduce comfortable range.

Best areas to stay

A hotel close to the central promenade reduces transport needs. Check whether a sea-view property is set above the beach or reached through a sloping side road.

Ask for the precise building and accessible entrance, then check the route to reception, the room, restaurant, pool and public street. Request doorway, lift and bathroom measurements rather than accepting a general accessibility label.

Airport transfers and local transport

Nearest airport: Palma de Mallorca Airport. Road transfers from Palma Airport are relatively short. Pre-book an adapted vehicle when the passenger must remain in their wheelchair.

Tell the operator whether the traveller transfers into a vehicle seat or remains in their wheelchair. Provide equipment dimensions and weight together with passenger and luggage numbers.

Mobility equipment hire

Arrange the model around user weight, posture, intended distance, gradients and the accommodation. Confirm delivery, collection, charging, damage terms, breakdown hours and replacement arrangements in writing. Mobility Abroad supplies independent guidance and referral links; bookings and payments are made directly with the selected provider.

Our practical tip

Trace the route from the hotel to the preferred beach section and confirm current accessible bathing facilities before travel.

This resort forms part of our Mallorca accessible holiday guide.