Mallorca
Mallorca, a Spanish island in the Mediterranean, pairs a historic city in Palma with mountain walks in the Tramuntana and swims in its coves.
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Mallorca is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean off the east coast of Spain. Palma, the capital, is built around La Seu, a Gothic cathedral on the waterfront, and its old quarter has narrow streets and tapas bars. Inland and along the northwest coast, the Serra de Tramuntana forms a long ridge of mountains, with terraced olive groves and stone villages below.
UNESCO lists the Tramuntana as a cultural landscape, and its walking trails and mountain roads draw hikers and cyclists. The coast has small coves and sandy beaches, several reached on foot. Palma works as a base for day trips by bus and train. Late spring and early autumn are the easiest months for walking and swimming, while July and August bring the most visitors. Five days is enough to see Palma, the mountains and a few beaches at a relaxed pace.
Mallorca in five
- Budget for the tourist taxThe Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person, per night, at your accommodation, and it is higher in peak season.Tourist taxes in Europe
- Hire a car for the mountains and covesBuses cover Palma and the main towns, but the Tramuntana villages and many coves are much easier by car. Mountain roads are narrow and busy in summer.
- Ride the old train to SóllerThe historic wooden train runs from Palma through the Tramuntana to Sóller. Continue by tram to the port.
- Visit in May, June or SeptemberThe sea is warm enough to swim and the roads are calmer than in July and August.
- Pick a coast before you bookPalma suits a city break, Sóller and Pollença the mountains and north, Alcúdia the beaches of the north-east. Moving bases costs a driving day.Sóller
Things to do in Mallorca
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Need to know
- Airport
- Palma (PMI), about 20 min by bus to the center
- Getting there
- Flights from most of Europe; ferries from Barcelona and Valencia
- Getting around
- Car for the island; buses between main towns
- Best base
- Palma for city and transport, Sóller for the mountains
- Time needed
- 4–7 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Almond blossom soonJanuaryClear
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom soon
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh16°Low9°Almond blossomFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 42 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Almond blossom
- MarchPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh17°Low10°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh19°Low12°Hiking seasonAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hiking season
- MayClear7 rainy daysHigh23°Low15°Warm, swimmableMayClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, swimmable
- JuneClear3 rainy daysHigh28°Low20°Hot, beachesJuneClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beaches
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Peak crowdsJulyClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 5 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak crowds
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Peak crowdsAugustClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak crowds
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh28°Low21°Warm seaSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 73 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh24°Low17°Mild, quieterOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quieter
- NovemberPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°CoolNovemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh16°Low10°QuietDecemberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 34 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet
Average daily high and low in Palma, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Mallorca
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 68%
- Wind
- 15 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Mallorca
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°16°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue16°14°90%Tuesday: Rain. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 90%.
- Wed21°15°38%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Thu20°15°13%Thursday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Fri21°14°5%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 21°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Sat20°15°4%Saturday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 4%.
- Sun22°18°20%Sunday: Fog. High 22°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 20%.
Updated 09:06 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Sóllerabout 1 hour by train from PalmaA valley of orange groves, reached by a historic train through the mountains. It has a harbour and a tram down to the coast.
- Valldemossaabout 30 to 40 min by bus from PalmaA mountain village with a Carthusian monastery where Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839.
- Pollençaabout 1 hour by bus or car from PalmaA hill town with a long staircase of 365 steps up to the Calvari chapel, and an old centre that suits a lunch stop.
- Cabreraabout 1 hour by bus to Colònia de Sant Jordi, then a boatA national park of islands offshore, reached by boat from Colònia de Sant Jordi. Visit for the sea and birdlife; the islands have no town.
Before you go to Mallorca
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Plan around Mallorca
Regions, rail, entry rules and money
Read the guidePalma de MallorcaThe cathedral city and the airport base
Read the guideSóllerOrange groves, the old train and the port tram
Read the guidePollençaNorth-coast old town and quiet bays
Read the guideMenorcaThe quieter Balearic island, by ferry or flight
Read the guideTourist taxes in EuropePer-night charges added to hotel bills
Read the guideGetting around SpainHigh-speed trains, buses and ferries
Read the guideMallorca FAQ
Do you need a car in Mallorca?
Not for Palma or a beach resort, but it helps for the Serra de Tramuntana and the smaller coves. Buses link the main towns.
How much is the Mallorca tourist tax?
It depends on the type of accommodation and the season, and is charged per person, per night. Your hotel adds it to the bill.
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
May, June, September and October give warm weather and swimmable sea without the July and August crowds.
How many days do you need in Mallorca?
Four to seven days. Three days covers Palma and a day in the Tramuntana, and a week lets you add the north coast and a couple of coves.
How do I get around Mallorca without a car?
Buses link Palma with towns such as Sóller, Alcúdia and Pollença, and the historic train and tram reach Sóller. Coves and mountain villages are far easier with a rental car.