Region
Mallorca
Stay in Palma (4–7 nights) and use it as base for beaches, mountain villages and day trips across the island.
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Key facts · Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €)
- Language
- Spanish (castellano)
- Plugs
- C · F · 230 V
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1, summer UTC+2)
Rules in force · 11Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
- Balearic Islands ↗A tourist tax is charged per night on stays in tourist accommodation; the rate varies by type and season — check your booking.
- Balearic Islands ↗Anchoring on seagrass (posidonia) is fined; use marked buoys and sandy patches.
Mallorca is known for Palma’s historic centre, the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, coves and beaches, and its wine and pork‑based cuisine.
Where to sleep
Plan the nights
How to split the nights, day-trips and what to do with your bags
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Night sequences
- 4–7 nights
- Palma base, day‑trip the coast and mountains
- Magaluf has a reputation for binge drinking and late‑night noise; families may prefer quieter resorts.
- Many coastal hotels and restaurants close from November to March; check ahead in winter.
- The heritage train to Sóller is often overcrowded with tourists; locals prefer the bus via the Ma‑11 tunnel.
Day-trips door to door
| To | From | Door-to-door p50 | Last return | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serra de Tramuntana | Palma | 45 min | check | Hiking GR221, mountain villages. |
| Valldemossa | Palma | 30 min | check | Chopin’s former residence. |
| Alcúdia | Palma | 55 min | check | Walled town, sandy bays. |
| Cala d'Or | Palma | 60 min | check | Family‑friendly coves. |
| Cabrera National Park | Palma | 90 min | check | Protected island, best diving. |
Bags between cities
Luggage forwarding is not common on Mallorca; most visitors travel with a rental car or use hotel storage.
When to go
Months and weather
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Seasons at a glance
Pick a month to see where to go.
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| Country | JJan | FFeb | MMar | AApr | MMay | JJun | JJul | AAug | SSep | OOct | NNov | DDec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma | ok | ok | ok | go | go | go | × | × | go | go | ok | ok |
| Balearic Islands (country-wide) | ok | ok | ok | go | go | go | – | – | go | go | ok | ok |
Go: the good monthsFair: workable, mixedPoor: heat, rain or hazeAvoid: storms, floods, closuresno data yet
Computed from each country’s own data; hover a country name for the source. Advisory countries are left out.
Climate strip
Getting in and passes
Arrival times and regional passes
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Get in
| From | To | How | p50 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International flight | Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) | Direct flights from major European hubs; Aena runway 8 km (5 mi) east of Palma.Direct flights from major European hubs; Aena runway 5 mi (8 km) east of Palma. | ~30 min door‑to‑door from city centre by bus or taxi | Budget airlines dominate summer schedule; winter service reduced. |
| Barcelona, Denia or Valencia | Palma Port | Ferry (Trasmed, Baleària, GNV) | 5–7 h door‑to‑door | Check seasonal timetable; summer more frequent. |
| Ibiza or Menorca | Palma Port | Inter‑island ferry | 2–4 h | Pricier than mainland ferries but saves ~1 h travel. |
Eat and move on
Regional food and where to go next
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Regional food
| Dish | Where | Timing / trap |
|---|---|---|
| Pa amb oli | Palma cafés | Bread, olive oil, tomato, optional tuna. |
| Sobrassada | Local markets, tapas bars | Paprika pork sausage, eaten sliced or toasted. |
| Frit Mallorquí | Rural inns | Stir‑fried pork, potatoes, peppers. |
| Ensaïmada | Can Joan de s’Aigo, Palma | Spiral pastry, sometimes filled with cream or chocolate. |
Go next
Ibiza
plannedFerry 2–4 h from Palma
Party islands and historic Dalt Vila.
Menorca
plannedFerry 1–2 h from Palma
Quieter beaches, Menorca town.
Barcelona
Flight 45 min or ferry 7 h
Catalan capital, Gaudí architecture.
Balearic Islands overview
Island‑wide guide
Compare Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera.
Planning aids
Built from this guide's own data
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Region in numbers
- Where to sleep
- 1 base
- Day trips
- 5, 30 min to 1 h 30
- Nights suggested
- 4–7 nights
- Ways in
- 3 listed
Deep dive
Photos, reading and every source
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Sources
- officialMallorca tourism board
- officialAena – Palma de Mallorca Airport
- officialTrasmed ferry operator
- officialBaleària ferry operator
- officialWikidata – Mallorca
- secondaryWikivoyage: Mallorca, revision 5327510 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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