Day Itineraries in Mallorca

Practical travel guide for Mallorca, Spain

Day Itineraries in Mallorca

Sample Itineraries

Day 1: Palma Old Town

Morning (9 AM-1 PM): Start at La Seu Cathedral (1 hour), then Palau de l'Almudaina (1 hour). Walk through S'Hort del Rei gardens to Passeig del Born.

Lunch (1:30-3 PM): Tapas around Sa Llotja or the old town.

Afternoon (3-7 PM): Explore Plaça Major and the old-town lanes. Visit Es Baluard Museum (1.5 hours) for art and sunset bay views. Walk Parc de la Mar for the classic cathedral photo.

Evening: Dinner and drinks in Santa Catalina.

Day 2: Tramuntana – Sóller & Deià

Morning (9 AM-1 PM): Take the vintage train to Sóller (1 hour), explore town, then the tram down to Port de Sóller.

Lunch (1:30-3 PM): Seafood at Port de Sóller.

Afternoon (3-7 PM): Drive or bus to Deià (30 min), wander the village and cemetery viewpoint, swim at Cala Deià if time allows.

Evening: Dinner in Deià or back in Palma.

Day 3: North Coast – Formentor & Alcúdia

Morning (8:30 AM-1 PM): Drive to Cap de Formentor, stopping at Mirador Es Colomer, continuing to the lighthouse.

Lunch (1:30-3 PM): Beach lunch at Platja de Formentor.

Afternoon (3-6:30 PM): Visit Alcúdia's walled old town and Roman ruins, then relax at Platja de Muro.

Evening: Dinner in Alcúdia or Pollença.

Day 4: South Coast Beaches

Morning (9 AM-1 PM): Arrive early at Es Trenc for sand and swimming before crowds build.

Lunch (1:30-3 PM): Beach kiosk lunch.

Afternoon (3-6:30 PM): Visit Botanicactus (1.5 hours), then Cala Mondragó for a second swim.

Evening: Dinner in Santanyí or Portocolom.

Day 5: Caves & Inland Villages

Morning (9 AM-1 PM): Tour Coves del Drac (1 hour with lake concert), then Porto Cristo old harbor.

Lunch (1:30-3 PM): Lunch in Porto Cristo.

Afternoon (3-7 PM): Drive to Binissalem for a winery visit, or Sineu for its market/village atmosphere.

Evening: Final dinner back in Palma, evening stroll along Passeig Marítim.

Tips: A rental car is essential for Days 2-5. Many restaurants close between 3:30-7:30 PM outside Palma. Book Sóller train and Coves del Drac tickets in advance during summer.

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