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Electricity

Spain’s power grid operates at 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz, using Type F, Schuko plug, and Type C, Europlug, outlets. Both types accept plugs with two round prongs, common across continental Europe.

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Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Palma de Mallorca Airport is located 8 kilometres from the city. Bus number 1 runs to and from the airport and the city centre and takes about 30 minutes. The bus leaves every 15 minutes from the airport and stops right in the heart of the city, at Plaça d'Espanya. If you would rather take a taxi to your destination, there are cars waiting at assigned taxi areas outside the terminal. A taxi journey to Palma takes about 20 minutes.

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Passport & Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

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Best Time to Visit

Mallorca is undoubtedly a summer destination. June to September have hot beach weather and large crowds of partiers and sun-seekers. If you prefer a more relaxed cultural vacation with smaller crowds or a visit to enjoy the island's natural wonders, visit at any other time of the year, but avoid the rainy months of October and November.

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Public Transport

There are several different kinds of public transport around the island. You can choose from buses, trains, and public bikes. The bus service in Mallorca is excellent. Depending on how much you plan to travel, there is a selection of different types of tickets, and you can buy these at the Intermodal Station on Plaça d'Espanya in Palma or at tobacconists. Urban Bus number 3 in Palma goes all the way from the industrial area via Palma's town centre to the Illetas beach. Public transport buses to Valldemossa and other popular villages leave from the bus station behind Plaza España.

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Taxi

Taxis in Palma are reliable and affordable. You can get to and from other places on the island for a reasonable sum of money. One of the biggest companies on the island is Taxi PMI. If you prefer a car-sharing app, Cabify offers good service on the island.

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Post

Post offices are open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Stamps can also be bought at tobacconists. The main post office in Palma is located on Constitució Street, near the historic Passeig del Born.

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Pharmacy

There are pharmacies all over the island with different opening hours. Farmacia Balanguera is open 24 hours.

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Telephone

Country code: +34 Area code (Palma de Mallorca): 971

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