Palau de l'Almudaina wheelchair accessibility

The palace is on Carrer del Palau Reial, across the square from the cathedral and above the Parc de la Mar. From the seafront promenade the climb is short but cobbled; from the Passeig des Born the approach is mostly flat.

Patrimonio Nacional runs the ticket office and the visitor route. Their published page is the source of truth for entrance and ticketing on the day, and the place to confirm step-free access in advance.

The current palace, of Roman origin, is a modification of the Muslim alcazar started in 1281 and rebuilt in 1309 by King James II of Mallorca. The plan layers four phases of building onto each other: Roman walls below, Muslim foundations, the medieval Mallorquí gothic palace, and later royal apartments.

The most notable spaces are the king's and queen's apartments, the small Chapel of Santa Ana, and the medieval baths. The chapel is one of the earliest gothic spaces on Mallorca; the throne room is the largest single room.

Because the palace is still in use by the royal family, the visitor route changes when royal business takes place. Confirm opening before you book.

Patrimonio Nacional publishes accessibility information on the official visitor page. We could not extract a step-by-step accessibility map from the public page; email or call the palace before you book to confirm which entrance and which rooms are open to wheelchair users on the day. Routes can change with palace use.

The Parc de la Mar at the foot of the palace and cathedral has flat paths and a reflecting pool that doubles as the postcard view; it is worth the short detour after the palace visit.

Pair with the Catedral de Mallorca opposite, then continue along the seafront walls to Es Baluard. The three together cover the medieval, royal, and modern faces of Palma in one half-day on the flattest accessible route in the city.

The medieval baths in the basement of the palace need a confirmation on accessibility from the venue; do not assume the same step-free route as the upper apartments. Older stone steps and narrow passages may apply.

When royal business closes the palace for the day, the seafront walk between the Almudaina and Es Baluard is still worthwhile in itself; plan a backup if the visit cannot go ahead.

Patrimonio Nacional runs the ticket office and the visitor route; their published page is where current opening hours, admission categories, and visitor restrictions live. Contact them before the visit to confirm step-free routes for the day, particularly for the lower-level baths and any rooms that may be closed for royal use. Languages spoken at the desk include Spanish and English; Catalan signage is common alongside Spanish throughout the building.

Address: Carrer del Palau Reial s/n, Palma. Operator: Patrimonio Nacional. Status: official summer residence of the king of Spain. Rebuilt: 1309 by King James II of Mallorca.