Parks & Gardens in Mallorca

This artificial lake and park sits directly below the cathedral, The park was inaugurated on 12 October 1984. A ceramic mural by Joan Miró decorates one section of wall. The park offers the classic postcard view of La Seu reflected in the water, especially striking at sunset, and is a pleasant place to relax after exploring the old town.

These formal gardens beside the Almudaina Palace blend Arab-style water features with contemporary sculpture, including works by Joan Miró. Once the royal orchard during the Islamic period, the small, walkable park is a quiet green pocket in the middle of Palma's monumental center, ideal for a short break between the cathedral and Passeig del Born.

These lush terraced gardens near the Sóller road preserve a Moorish irrigation system of channels and fountains dating back centuries, planted with towering palms, bamboo, and subtropical species. The adjoining manor house displays period furniture and a coffered Mudéjar ceiling. A cool, shaded escape from summer heat, often combined with a drive over the Coll de Sóller mountain pass.

One of Europe's largest botanical gardens, Botanicactus near Ses Salines holds over 12,000 cacti and succulents alongside a Mediterranean flora section and a small lake with flamingos. The scale is unusual for the island, with towering saguaro-style cacti rarely seen outside desert climates. A striking, less-visited stop in the island's flatter southeastern region, easily combined with nearby beaches like Es Trenc.