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Bellver Castle

Castell de Bellver

A Gothic castle on a hill above Palma, with views over the whole bay and the city. Admission costs €4, is free on Sundays, and the castle is closed on Mondays.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 10Sources 4

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From Palma by car
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Bellver Castle, photo
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Key facts

Year construction was completed1,311 year1 1 source
Height of the hill above sea level112 m1,2 2+ sources agree
Distance from the centre of Palma3 km1,2 sources differ: 2.5-3
Year it became a museum1,932 year1,2 2+ sources agree
Height of the main tower (excluding the conical base)25 m2 1 source
Number of visitors in 2010312,213 people2 1 source
Last entry before closing30 min3 1 source
TicketsStandard €4; reduced €2 (pensioners, young people aged 14-18, holders of the Carnet Jove and similar cards, cultural groups); residents of Palma €2.50. Free admission on Sundays, for children under 14, school groups and some organised groups (with ID). Concessions require ID.
Best time to goMarch, April, May, September, October; afternoon before sunset, with a view over the bay (editorial assessment)
Crowdsthe sources give no measurement; free Sunday may attract more visitors (editorial assessment)

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

Getting there

  • By car from Palma: about 14 min, 4.8 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
  • From the centre of Palma about 4.8 km and about 14 min without traffic (our own OSM measurement); there is a car park below the castle with a visitor centre.
  • Parking: Car park below the castle, with the ticket office and visitor centre next to it; the number of spaces and fees are not given.
  • Restrictions: The official website gives no bus line; the number of the EMT city line was not confirmed. Opening hours may change because of events organised by Palma city council.
  • Without a car: stop S'Aigua Dolça 2, about 877 m on foot (about 12 min), lines 108 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)

Free parking

Car parks tagged as free in OpenStreetMap (fee=no); walking distance = straight line x 1.3. All free car parks

Questions and answers

How much is admission to Bellver Castle and when is it open?

A standard ticket costs €4 and a reduced ticket €2, and on Sundays and for children under 14 admission is free. From April to September Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-19:00, from October to March 10:00-18:00, on Sundays and holidays 10:00-15:00. Closed on Mondays, also on 1 January, at Easter, on 1 May and on 25 December.

How do I get to Bellver Castle and where do I park?

From the centre of Palma it is about 5 km, about 14 minutes by car. There is a car park below the castle, with the ticket office and visitor centre next to it. The official website gives no bus line to the castle, so check the timetable of the EMT city buses.

What time is last entry at Bellver Castle?

The last entry is 30 minutes before closing, and tickets are sold until 45 minutes before closing. On weekdays the castle closes at 18:00 in winter and 19:00 in summer, and at 15:00 on Sundays.

When is Bellver Castle least crowded?

Editorial assessment, not measured: on weekdays outside midday. Sunday is free, but the castle then closes at 15:00, so expect more traffic.

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Sources

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