Sunset

Sunset in Palma de Mallorca

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Sunset
9:18 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(302°)
Sunrise
6:22 AM

Face west-northwest to see tonight's sunset in Palma de Mallorca.

Use the map's direction line to align your viewing position before sunset.

Today's Palma de Mallorca sunset time and exact direction are shown below, updated daily. The map shows the sunset line from anywhere across the city and bay.

Palma sunset drops toward the western horizon over the hills behind the city and the open sea to the northwest, shifting further northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Elevated western positions above the bay give the widest visible horizon.

In Palma de Mallorca, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.

Visible sunset

The hills to the northwest of Palma can bring the visible sunset slightly earlier than the official time from low-lying central positions. Bellver Castle and elevated western viewpoints clear these obstructions and extend the sunset window.

Best viewing window

Best viewing is 15–25 minutes before sunset. The Cathedral lit by the last western light, viewed from the waterfront to the east, produces one of Palma's most recognisable evening compositions.

Seasonal shift

Palma sunset shifts northwest in summer and southwest in winter, changing which hillside and western coastal positions align most directly with the setting sun.

Local tip

Bellver Castle sits on a pine-covered hill above the city with a 360-degree panorama and an unobstructed western horizon over the bay. The Paseo Marítimo waterfront is a more accessible ground-level option with the Cathedral as backdrop.

Best places to see sunset in Palma de Mallorca

  • Bellver Castle
    Map

    Elevated circular castle on a pine hill above Palma with a 360-degree panorama and a wide open western horizon over the bay — the best elevated sunset viewpoint in the city.

  • Paseo Marítimo
    Map

    Long western waterfront promenade with open sea views and the Cathedral as backdrop — a popular and accessible sunset position in central Palma.

  • Portals Vells
    Map

    Remote southwestern coves with a wide open Mediterranean horizon and minimal light pollution — a quieter alternative for sunset away from the city.

Tips

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
  • Face the direction shown on the map
  • Check cloud cover near the western horizon
  • A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos

Frequently asked questions

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