Bellver Castle
Castle · Palma

Bellver Castle

Photo: Friedrich Haag · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bellver Castle was built in the early 1300s for King James II of Mallorca and is one of the few circular castles in Europe. It has a round courtyard, a tall keep and a small city history museum inside. The rooftop gives some of the best views in Palma, across the harbour and out to the mountains.

On day 2 of Palma de Mallorca in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Sold at the entrance. Check the official Castell de Bellver site for current prices.
Time needed
About 1 to 1.5 hours.
Best time
Late afternoon for the light. It is closed on Mondays and closes early on Sundays.
Getting there
About 3 km west of the centre. Taxi or sightseeing bus to the top, or a steep 30-minute walk up through the woods from Carrer de Bellver.

Itineraries with Bellver Castle

Day 2 of Palma de Mallorca in 3 Days

Bellver Castle and Santa Catalina

How Bellver Castle fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Bellver CastlePalma
  2. 12:30Santa Catalina MarketPalma
  3. 15:00Es Baluard MuseumPalma
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Bellver Castle questions

Can I walk up to Bellver Castle?

Yes. Trails climb through the pine woods in about 30 minutes, but it is steep and hot in summer.

Why is Bellver Castle round?

It was built in a round shape for defence and style, which was very unusual in the 1300s.

Is Bellver Castle worth it?

Yes, mainly for the views and the unusual building.

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