Sailing boats moored in a deep blue cove below rocky, pine-covered cliffs on Mallorca's coast

Mallorca at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 3 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
1 HR AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
EURO (€)
ENTRY
NO VISA FOR SHORT STAYS
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 230V

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Best time to visit Mallorca

  1. JAN15°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  2. FEB15°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  3. MAR17°C average daytime highSpring, quieter
  4. APR20°C average daytime highWarm days, a good time to go
  5. MAY23°C average daytime highWarm, quieter, best time to go
  6. JUN28°C average daytime highHot, sea warming, best time to go
  7. JUL31°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  8. AUG31°C average daytime highHot, busy, a good time to go
  9. SEP28°C average daytime highWarm sea, best time to go
  10. OCT24°C average daytime highWarm, calmer, a good time to go
  11. NOV19°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter
  12. DEC16°C average daytime highMild, quiet, quieter

Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.

May, June and September are the sweet spot, with warm sea and beaches that aren't packed. July and August are hot and busy, and prices peak. Spring is great for walking and cycling in the mountains, when the almond blossom has gone and the hills are green. Winter is mild and quiet, and Palma stays open all year, though many resort hotels close.

Things to do in Mallorca

TICKETED

Palma Cathedral and old town

La Seu towers over the bay. Wander the lanes, courtyards and tapas bars behind it afterwards.

OUTDOORS

Serra de Tramuntana

A UNESCO-listed mountain range of stone villages, olive terraces and hairpin roads, with walks for every level.

DAY TRIP

Valldemossa and Deià

Two honey-stone villages in the mountains, with cafés, a monastery and sea views.

TICKETED

Port de Sóller tram

A wooden train runs from Palma to Sóller, and an old tram carries on down to the harbour.

FREE

Caló des Moro and Es Trenc

A tiny turquoise cove and a long natural beach on the south-east coast. Go early to beat the crowds.

TICKETED

Coves del Drac

Huge caves near Porto Cristo with an underground lake and a short classical concert on the water.

Mallorca: common questions

Which part of Mallorca is best to stay in?

Alcúdia and Port de Pollença have long, shallow beaches. Palma suits a city and beach mix, and Sóller is best for walkers.

Do you need a car in Mallorca?

Not if you stay in a resort or Palma, as buses link the main towns. A car makes the coves and mountain villages much easier.

Is Mallorca good in winter?

It's mild and quiet, good for walking, cycling and Palma, but too cool for most people to swim and many resorts close.

How many days do you need in Mallorca?

A week gives time for beaches, Palma and a day in the mountains. Ten days lets you see both coasts at an easy pace.

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