Transportation

How to get to Mallorca:

By Air: Palma's Airport

Palma's airport is only 8 kilometers away from the city center. There is a regular bus service to and from the airport: bus number 17 leaves every 20 minutes for the Plaza de España, and bus number 25 leaves every half hour. For more information phone: ++34 971 789556
Useful websites:
http://www.aena.es/

By Sea: Ferries

The main national lines have a regular daily service to Palma from Barcelona and Valencia. There is also a daily service to Ibiza/Formentera and Minorca. The main ports are based in the cities of Palma and Alcudia.
Useful websites:
http://www.balearia.com/
http://www.transmediterranea.es/

How to get around in Palma:

City Buses. The city of Palma has a regular bus service run by the EMT. Route number 2 goes round the historic centre.

Sightseeing Buses. Palma City Sightseeing offers a tourist bus service with four open-topped buses that go around the city of Palma stopping at 15 city highlights.

Taxis. There is a vast taxi fleet, and plenty of city cars parks. Mallorca's network of taxis will go to anywhere on the island, which means that you can get around easily and in comfort.
For more information phone Radio Taxi: ++34 971 764545

Metro. Palma also now has its first underground line connecting the University of Balearic Islands area with the city´s main business estate. Main Metro Station: Plaza España, s/n.
For more information phone: ++34 971 177777 / ++34 900 177777

Useful websites:
http://www.emtpalma.es/

Visit the ESCOP 2011 conference in San Sebastian. Info about direct flight connections:

In 2011, ESCOP starts in San Sebastian when ICON ends in Mallorca, and direct flights on 29/09/2011 afternoon take you from Palma de Mallorca to Bilbao (which is only 1 hour away from San Sebastian by taxi or bus directly from the airport). This offers a great opportunity to visit both conferences in a single trip!