The Jane’s Walk Palma Routes return in 2025 with a very special edition: they celebrate their tenth anniversary in the city! On May 9 and 10, residents and visitors will be able to take part in a series of free urban walks led by volunteers, designed to inspire reflection, dialogue and a deeper connection with the city from a critical, creative, and community-oriented perspective.This international movement, born in Toronto in 2007 in honor of urban activist Jane Jacobs, has already spread to over 200 cities in 37 countries. Palma is part of this global network that promotes the right to the city, conscious use of public space, and the importance of neighborhoods as vibrant and diverse hubs.

What are the Jane’s Walk Routes?

Inspired by the ideas of Jane Jacobs, the Jane’s Walk Palma Routes are collective walks without designated experts, but with open conversations. Citizens share their knowledge, experiences, or research to explore topics such as local history, urban planning, mobility, heritage, gentrification, feminism, the environment, and neighborhood life.

The goal is to encourage civic participation and collective reflection on the urban environment. These walks create bonds between neighbors, recover the memory of public spaces, and challenge us to rethink the kind of city we want to build. All this takes place in a free, unregistered, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Jane’s Walk Palma 2025 Route Schedule

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Photo: Facebook Jane’s Walk Palma.

Below is the full schedule of free routes organized to celebrate this 10th anniversary edition of the festival:

Friday, May 9

  • El Molinar, tela marinera! – 11:00 a.m., starting at Aula del Mar (Sa Petrolera). A maritime walk through this historic fishing neighborhood. Guides: Maria Àngels Castañer and Júlia Mulet (Museu Marítim de Mallorca).
  • Tres cases tancades, revisitades – 5:00 p.m., starting at Plaça Quadrado. Revisiting three closed public houses first visited 8 years ago. Guide: Jaume Garau (Palma XXI).
  • La mirada de Jane Jacobs i la ciutat feminista – 6:00 p.m., at the train bridge (Es Coliseu). A reflection on urbanism with a gender perspective. Guide: Maria Gómez Llabrés.
  • Palma mentirosa – 7:00 p.m., starting at the Consolat de la Mar. A critical tour exploring urban myths and visual traps. Guide: Iván Cerdà (Mallorca Insòlita).

Saturday, May 10

  • Possessions de Ponent – 10:00 a.m., starting at the Son Flor estate. A circular route through historic estates in Ponent. Guides: Son Quint – Parc Natural de Ponent.
  • La gentrificació des Barri – 10:00 a.m., starting at Plaça Major. A critical analysis of Sa Gerreria’s urban transformation. Guide: Marc Morell.
  • Història del barri de Santa Catalina – 10:30 a.m., at Sa Faixina. A documented walk exploring the origins of this popular neighborhood. Guide: Marilén Mayol.
  • El Molinar, tela marinera! (second edition) – 11:00 a.m., from Sa Petrolera. A second chance to explore this maritime neighborhood. Guides: Museu Marítim de Mallorca.
  • Son Llull, un barri dins un barri – 5:00 p.m., at the corner of Camí de La Vileta and carrer de Portals. Discover a hidden neighborhood within another. Guides: Pep Pomar, Pep Llodrà, and Miquel Bennàssar.
  • Canamunt NO es desplaça – 5:00 p.m., from Plaça Raimundo Clar. A guided walk led by local youth sharing their lived experience. Guides: Youth group “Petit Canamunt”.

Take part in Jane’s Walk Palma 2025

The Jane’s Walk Palma 2025 routes are an open invitation to explore, share and question our city. No registration or fee is required—just bring your curiosity, your feet, and a willingness to talk. It’s a unique chance to get to know Palma more deeply, discover hidden stories, and join a global network of people who believe in more human, diverse, and livable cities.

Find all the latest updates on Jane’s Walk Palma social media and get ready to walk your city with new eyes.