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Royal Palace of La Almudaina

Palau Reial de l'Almudaina

A former Moorish alcázar opposite the cathedral, rebuilt as a palace for the kings of Mallorca. The prices and opening hours from the pages we read date from before the July 2026 refurbishment, so confirm them with Patrimonio Nacional before you visit.

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Royal Palace of La Almudaina, photo
Photo: José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons (resized and converted)

Key facts

Start of work on the alcázar (according to both Wikipedias: 1281-1343)1,281 year1,2 2+ sources agree
Start of the conversion of the alcázar into a royal palace1,305 year1 1 source
End of the main conversion work1,314 year1 1 source
Start of the rebuilding programme under James II of Mallorca1,298 year1 1 source
Year the palace was taken over by the Crown of Aragon (Peter IV)1,349 year1,2 2+ sources agree
Standard ticket price (page dated 10 March 2025)7 €3 1 source
TicketsAccording to Click Mallorca (updated 10 March 2025): standard €7, reduced €4 (including children aged 5-16, students up to 25, seniors from the EU and Ibero-America over 65). Free on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons, 15:00-19:00, for residents of Mallorca and EU citizens with ID. Prices may have changed after the July 2026 refurbishment; the Patrimonio Nacional website, in the version we read, gives no prices.
Best time to goMarch, April, May, September, October, November; weekday morning (editorial assessment); the free afternoons may attract more people
Crowdsthe sources give no measurement

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source

Getting there

  • In the centre of Palma, opposite the cathedral; about 0.4 km from Plaça d'Espanya (our own OSM measurement, about 4 min without traffic). There is no reason to drive into the old town.
  • Parking: Specific car parks and prices were not confirmed at the time of our check.
  • Restrictions: ORA and ACIRE zones in the old town (record parkowanie-palma-ora-acire). The EMT line number was not confirmed.
  • Without a car: stop Argentina - Sa Feixina 2, about 976 m on foot (about 13 min), lines 108 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)

Questions and answers

How much is admission to the Almudaina Palace and are there free days?

According to Click Mallorca (page from March 2025) a standard ticket is €7 and a reduced ticket €4. On Wednesday and Sunday afternoons, 15:00-19:00, admission is free for residents of Mallorca and EU citizens with ID. The palace was refurbished and reopened on 29 July 2026, so confirm prices with Patrimonio Nacional.

What are the opening hours of the Almudaina Palace?

According to Click Mallorca (March 2025) daily 10:00-19:00 except Mondays; the ticket office and entrance close at 18:00. Closed on 1 May and on 24, 25 and 31 December. Confirm the hours after the 2026 refurbishment with Patrimonio Nacional.

How do I get to the Almudaina Palace?

The palace stands in the centre of Palma, opposite the cathedral, so take a bus to the Intermodal station or to the centre and walk. Leave the car outside the strict centre, because the old town has paid ORA and ACIRE zones.

When is the Almudaina Palace least crowded?

Editorial assessment, not measured: weekday mornings. The free afternoons on Wednesdays and Sundays may attract more visitors.

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Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.