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Discover Mallorca's Wonders
Mallorca, Spain, is the largest island in the Balearic archipelago, renowned for its stunning Mediterranean landscapes, from golden beaches and turquoise waters to rugged mountains and picturesque villages. This popular destination offers a rich cultural tapestry with historic sites such as the Gothic Cathedral of Palma and ancient hilltop towns like Valldemossa. Mallorca seamlessly blends relaxation, culture, and natural beauty, making it a beloved retreat in the Mediterranean.
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Known for its picturesque beaches, sheltered coves, limestone mountains, charming villages, as well as Roman and Moorish remains, the largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca, boasts scenery that is as diverse as it is ravishing. Its capital Palma de Mallorca, or simply, Palma, is a vibrant, bustling city, rich in history, culture and impressive architecture. The imposing La Seu Cathedral is its standout feature. A mere 20 minutes away, in the mountains to the northwest, is the sensationally beautiful Valldemossa; a village that composer Frederic Chopin once called home. A further 10 minutes away is the village of Deià, the former home of poet Robert Graves. Southeast of Palma, you can find picturesque fishing idylls and magnificent fjord-like bays near the village of Portopetro. A slice of the West Indies in Mallorca, the vast beach of Es Trenc, lies a few miles to the west. Head north towards Capdepera to be amazed by the medieval castle built over a crumbled city wall. Golden sandy beaches are flanked by lofty mountains straight out of a fantasy film. The golf courses here gleam, and the sea is its deepest turquoise. Every corner of this island hides forts, monasteries, beautiful beaches, treasures, myths and legends waiting to be discovered.

Useful information
Population:

966,908 (2025)

Currency:

1 Euro, € = 100 cents

Emergency Info:

112

Opening Hours:

General opening hours are from 9am to 2pm and from 5pm to 8pm or 9pm on weekdays. Some shops stay open during the siesta, 2pm–5pm). Banks are open from 8am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Do & See

Alcudia Old Town

Alcudia Old Town

Its 14 kilometre-long beach makes Alcudia one of the island's most popular tourist destinations, especially among families. However, the city also has a lovely Old Town with picturesque narrow winding streets and beautiful old buildings, giving a real feeling of life in the old days.

Artestruz

Artestruz

Artestruz is an education centre situated at an ostrich farm, where you get the chance to feed, pet, and even ride an ostrich. With a reservation, you can also barbecue a giant egg, some meat, or other delicacies. Ostriches are extremely curious and fun, so come visit them and learn all about their spectacular world.

Bellver Castle

Bellver Castle

Bellver Castle is a well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with an amazing view over Palma Bay. For many centuries, the castle was used as a prison, and now it is one of the main tourist attractions on the island. The castle also houses the Palma History Museum, where you can learn more about the island's rich heritage.

Binissalem Wine Village

Binissalem Wine Village

Taste some of Mallorca’s award-winning wines at José Louis Ferrer, and the numerous other bodegas, in the September Wine Festival. Binissalem is just one long table laden with wine and food.

Cala d'Or

Cala d'Or

Cala d'Or is a medium-sized and cosy resort-town located 65 kilometres east of Palma. The city has seven picturesque bays where you can enjoy the sun and beach. This is a very popular destination among Europeans and families with children. The town offers plenty of restaurants and bars, most of them located in the centre of Cala d'Or.

Cap de Formentor

Cap de Formentor

Winding roads and dramatic cliffs, north-west Mallorca is wild and beautiful. People crowd the vantage points along the road to photograph the beautiful cape that locals call the 'meeting point of the winds'.

Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa

Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa

High mountains and deep valleys frame Valldemossa, the village where the island's first two 'celebrity tourists', composer Frederic Chopin and author George Sand, lived in 1838. Once here, make sure to visit the village's main attraction: The Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa. Originally built as a royal palace in 1309 and later converted into a monastery of the Carthusian order, the Carthusian Monastery of Valldemossa is an impressive complex that houses a palace, a church, an old pharmacy, an art collection of some of the greatest modern Spanish and local artists, and the cells where the monks lived for 400 years to find peace and rest. Each cell has its own exit to the garden terrace with blossoming magnolias and a wonderful view over the valley.

Casal Solleric

Casal Solleric

Casal Solleric is a wonderful 18th-century Baroque building located in the heart of Palma. It houses temporary exhibitions specialising in contemporary art and photography. The interior has a beautiful courtyard with amazing decorations, and there is also a small cafeteria.

Dining

Balneario Illetas - Beach Club

Balneario Illetas - Beach Club

Balneario Illetas - Beach Club is a trendy beach club in Illetas boasting a restaurant and a cocktail bar, where you can enjoy some Mediterranean dishes and a few drinks in a relaxed atmosphere right next to the beach.

Béns d’Avall Restaurant

Béns d’Avall Restaurant

Béns d’Avall offers delicious Balearic cuisine, carefully created from prize-winning chefs and accompanied by excellent wines in an elegant terrace overlooking the sea.

Ca n'Eduardo

Ca n'Eduardo

Mediterranean restaurant specialised in fish, seafood, and paella, which are served on a rooftop deck overlooking the bay of Palma and the Cathedral. All fish and seafood are brought straight from the fish market, which is situated below the restaurant. It doesn't get fresher than this. The Lobster Paella comes highly recommended.

Duke Restaurant

Duke Restaurant

Asian, African, and Mexican fare served in a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, plus wine and cocktails.

El Olivo

El Olivo

High in the deep green mountains, in an ancient olive press site, El Olivo is an award-winning Mediterranean restaurant where chef Guillermo Méndez puts forward an inventive and flavourful menu inspired by the island of Mallorca. Choose between the tasting menu or à la carte dishes, and enjoy it all on the restaurant's romantic and elegant terrace with views of the mountains and the charming village of Deià. Booking in advance is essential.

FABRICK food & more

FABRICK food & more

Small and stylish Mediterranean restaurant, in Palma's Santa Catalina district, serving fresh and carefully prepared dishes with a modern touch. FABRICK is one of those places where it's clear that a lot of care and attention have gone into every component of the menu, which changes weekly and aims to present only the best from the market on the day. The octopus with potato salad comes highly recommended.

Il Paradiso

Il Paradiso

Elegant and romantic restaurant offering a tasty combination of Italian and Mediterranean flavours served in a breathtaking location overlooking the sea. Il Paradiso is, without a doubt, Mallorca's most beautifully located restaurant, so be sure to book ahead of time.

Isaan Thai Cuisine

Isaan Thai Cuisine

Classic Thai dishes along with a wide variety of vegetarian options whipped up in this authentic Thai restaurant with an open kitchen, tables on the sidewalk, and a thoughtfully decorated dining room.

Cafes

Bar Bosch

Bar Bosch

This cosy place lies in Palma's main shopping thoroughfare and is just the perfect place to watch the world go by. They serve hot sandwiches, all sorts of drinks, coffee, and tapas.

Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo

Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo

Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo is the oldest ice-cream place in Mallorca. The crowd here always consists of a mix of locals and tourists, both young and elder. If you are not in the mood for some ice cream, they also serve hot chocolate and ensaimada, a tasty local pastry.

Mistral Coffee Roasters

Mistral Coffee Roasters

Whether you are a picky coffee drinker or simply a coffee lover, you must visit Mistral Coffee Roasters. Both a cafe and roastery, this place specialises in exceptional, directly traded coffee, which is prepared by a skilful team of passionate baristas and served in a cosy little spot in the heart of Palma.

Noti Specialty Coffee Roasters

Noti Specialty Coffee Roasters

Noti Specialty Coffee Roasters serves the finest coffee and carrot cake in town, this café takes its craft seriously. Their exceptional cold brew and house-roasted competition-grade coffees, including rare, exotic varieties with unique flavour profiles, attract true coffee enthusiasts. Sample single-origin brews while geeking out over processing methods and tasting notes. Don't leave without grabbing a bag of their prized Geisha beans.

Rosevelvet Bakery

Rosevelvet Bakery

Hidden gem in the heart of Palma, Rosevelvet Bakery is a hip coffee shop offering sandwiches, pastries, cakes as well as different coffees and freshly pressed juices. Seating is available in an air-conditioned room or in a lovely and compact terrace, which is a true haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Bars & Nightlife

Agua Bar

Agua Bar

Laid-back, local bar in the heart of Palma offering live music, open mic nights, and many other events. It's a great place to have some drinks, listen to talented musicians, and socialise with locals, foreign residents, and fellow travellers.

Bar Abaco

Bar Abaco

Sumptuous bar housed in a 17th-century mansion serving cocktails, coffee, wine, and sweet treats. The ambience takes you back to the splendour of the Baroque era, and drinks can be enjoyed in their romantic candlelit courtyard adorned with fruit, natural flowers, and sculptures.

BCM Mallorca

BCM Mallorca

With a capacity of 3,000 people, the award-winning BCM Mallorca, formerly BCM Planet Dance, is the biggest nightclub in Mallorca. Foam parties, gigantic LED lasers, firework explosions and well renowned DJ’s such as David Guetta, Paul van Dyk, DJ Sammy and Tim Westwood attract enormous crowds. Best place to dance on the island.

Garito Cafe

Garito Cafe

Cafe club, located in the marina of Can Barbera, where music is the main character. Start the evening with lounge music, to later on turn up the volume and rhythm with DJs and guest artists. Outside, the terrace overlooking the sea and the yachts makes it a great place for a quiet drink.

Hogan's

Hogan's

Irish pub serving a great selection of beers and pub grub, plus live music, sports events, and a terrace for those hot summer nights.

Nikki Beach Mallorca

Nikki Beach Mallorca

Luxury beach club attracts a young and hip crowd with its stylish décor, funky beats, and well-crafted cocktails. By day, enjoy the seaside setting, while evening DJ sets transform the space into a lively nightspot.

Tim's

Tim's

Tim's Bar is a bit of an institution in Port d'Andratx. It lies directly by the harbour, and people come here to drink a glass of cool white wine and relish in tapas while watching the yachts and fishing boats.

Titos Calvià Beach

Titos Calvià Beach

This nightclub combines an unbeatable location and exceptional production values with its grand stage shows. The spacious venue delivers exactly what party-goers want; great music, energetic dancing, and unforgettable nights out.

Shopping

Consell Flea Market

Consell Flea Market

A popular flea and antique market taking place every Sunday morning in the small town of Consell, offering a wide range of stuff, from old records and second-hand clothes to furniture, antiques, and a vast selection of local collectors' treasures. The price is up to you to discuss with the seller.

El Corte Inglés

El Corte Inglés

This Spain's department store is both loved and hated, but successfully performs the main task of a department store, which is to offer most things to most people. Here you find designer fashions, their own low and medium-priced lines, enormous perfumery and make-up departments, leather goods in all price ranges, toys, children's clothes, art materials, food and delicatessen, home furnishing devices and garden furniture. There is a large Corte Inglés department store near Plaza España and a smaller one next to the old city centre on Jaime III.

Inca Market

Inca Market

Every Thursday morning, the town of Inca, on the main road from Palma to Alcudia, hosts a big outdoor market selling everything from fruits and vegetables to soaps and flowers. However, this market is widely known for its leather goods; shoes, bags, and jackets, as its nickname 'City of Leather' indicates. So every week, leather merchants from all over the island gather here, making this the place a high-quality leather spot. Be sure to come early to get the best deals.

La Vinoteca

La Vinoteca

La Vinoteca is a place for wine lovers, it offers thousands of bottles from all over the world at competitive prices. Famous wineries and labels you have never heard of, you find them all here. In addition to wines and sparkling wines, they also have a great variety of spirits. Need some tips? The friendly and knowledgeable staff is always more than happy to help you find that special bottle.

Mallorca Fashion Outlet

Mallorca Fashion Outlet

Only ten minutes north of Palma, you will find this brand outlet, the only one in the Balearic Islands with shops like Calvin Klein, Guess, Puma, Nike, Vans, among others. If all the shopping leaves you hungry, Mallorca Fashion Outlet also offers plenty of restaurants and cafes, and don't worry if you don't have a car, there are both trains and buses coming here direct from Palma.

Mercadet de Pollença

Mercadet de Pollença

At this busy and colourful Sunday market in the picturesque town of Pollença, you can explore scores of stalls selling everything under the sun, from olives, cheese, Serrano ham, fresh fruit and vegetables to clothes, jewellery, and handmade crafts.

Mercat de l'Olivar

Mercat de l'Olivar

Traditional market, in the heart of Palma, selling fresh local Mallorcan produce, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry and seafood. Cheese, pastries and prepared foods are also sold here.

Porto Pi Centro Comercial

Porto Pi Centro Comercial

If you want to have everything under one roof, this is the place to go. At Porto Pi Centro Comercial, you can not only shop in stores like Bershka, Guess, H&M, Tommy Hilfiger, Lacoste, Massimo Dutti, and Zara, but you can also play a wide range of games at the Casino de Mallorca or in the arcades. Porto Pi Centro Comercial also offers a great selection of eateries.

Tourist Information

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit

Mallorca is undoubtedly a summer destination. June to September have hot beach weather and large crowds of partiers and sun-seekers. If you prefer a more relaxed cultural vacation with smaller crowds or a visit to enjoy the island's natural wonders, visit at any other time of the year, but avoid the rainy months of October and November.

Passport & Visa

Passport & Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Palma de Mallorca Airport is located 8 kilometres from the city. Bus number 1 runs to and from the airport and the city centre and takes about 30 minutes. The bus leaves every 15 minutes from the airport and stops right in the heart of the city, at Plaça d'Espanya. If you would rather take a taxi to your destination, there are cars waiting at assigned taxi areas outside the terminal. A taxi journey to Palma takes about 20 minutes.

Public Transport

Public Transport

There are several different kinds of public transport around the island. You can choose from buses, trains, and public bikes. The bus service in Mallorca is excellent. Depending on how much you plan to travel, there is a selection of different types of tickets, and you can buy these at the Intermodal Station on Plaça d'Espanya in Palma or at tobacconists. Urban Bus number 3 in Palma goes all the way from the industrial area via Palma's town centre to the Illetas beach. Public transport buses to Valldemossa and other popular villages leave from the bus station behind Plaza España.

Taxi

Taxi

Taxis in Palma are reliable and affordable. You can get to and from other places on the island for a reasonable sum of money. One of the biggest companies on the island is Taxi PMI. If you prefer a car-sharing app, Cabify offers good service on the island.

Electricity

Electricity

Spain’s power grid operates at 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz, using Type F, Schuko plug, and Type C, Europlug, outlets. Both types accept plugs with two round prongs, common across continental Europe.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

There are pharmacies all over the island with different opening hours. Farmacia Balanguera is open 24 hours.

Post

Post

Post offices are open from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Stamps can also be bought at tobacconists. The main post office in Palma is located on Constitució Street, near the historic Passeig del Born.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mallorca offers a rich mix of sightseeing, guided tours, and local activities. On Keytours you can browse the most popular tours and experiences in Mallorca and book them instantly.

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