Convent de Santa Clara – Monastery & Church in Palma

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The Convent de Santa Clara is a Gothic monastery and convent church in the old town of Palma, where a community of nuns lives and works.

Church, Courtyard and Convent Grounds

The Gothic church is the heart of the complex, impressing visitors with its ancient interior. You can also step into a courtyard that feels like a quiet oasis in the middle of the city. The atmosphere throughout is calm and contemplative — a striking contrast to the bustling old town just outside.

Home-made Sweets and Ice Cream

The nuns produce biscuits, pastries, pasta, ice cream and cakes themselves and offer them for sale. Biscuits and sweets are beautifully packaged — often in small cardboard boxes. Sorbet in orange and lemon flavours is also available.

The Buying Experience: Bell and Hatch

Shopping here works in a wonderfully old-fashioned way: you ring the bell, a nun speaks to you through a small hatch and asks what you'd like, the goods are passed through to you, and you hand your money back the same way. It's a moment that stays with you long after you leave.

Location in Palma's Old Town

The convent is situated at Carrer de Can Fonollar 2 in Palma's Centre district, tucked deep within the narrow lanes of the old town. It isn't the easiest place to stumble upon, but those who seek it out are rewarded with one of the quietest corners in the city.

Facilities & services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I buy in the convent shop?

The nuns sell home-made biscuits, pastries, cakes, pasta, ice cream and sorbet in orange and lemon flavours.

How does buying from the nuns work?

You ring the bell at the hatch, a nun asks what you'd like, passes the goods through to you, and takes your payment the same way.

Is entry to the church free?

Entry to the church is free of charge.

Can I pay by card?

Card payments are accepted for purchases of approx. €10 or more; below that amount, cash is required.

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Location

Carrer de Can Fonollar, 2, 07001 Palma

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