Palma, officially known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital and largest city of the Balearic Islands autonomous community in Spain. Located on the south coast of Mallorca along the Bay of Palma, it is the eighth-largest city in Spain with a population of 438,234 as of 2024.
As the administrative and cultural center of the Balearic Islands, Palma serves as a major Mediterranean port and tourism hub. The city's position on the island's southern coast has made it a significant settlement since ancient times and a key destination for visitors to the region.