Parks & Gardens in Mallorca

This artificial lake and park sits directly below the cathedral, created in the 1960s to open up sea views that had been blocked by the old city wall. 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.