Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Palma de Mallorca

Seeing as you've made the journey to the island, you should stay at least three full days in Palma de Mallorca. Culture, gastronomy, tradition, art, and shopping are so abundant on the island that you need time to discover and absorb them. Stunning beaches, charming fishing towns, massive mountains, and the famous nightlife in the city will all make you want to stay.

You can expect to spend 35-40 EUR/person/day (40-45 USD) for food, beverages, transportation, and random leisure needs (spontaneous visit to a museum). If you plan to take excursions, the average cost may rise to 100-120 EUR/person/day (110-130 USD). Day trips usually include transportation, some food, and drink.

Mallorca, this small island is rich in culture. Visit archeological sites to learn about its ancient history, see ruined or well-preserved fortifications emphasizing the maritime importance of the Balearic Islands in the Middle Ages, attend a cooking class to get your bearings in Mallorcan gastronomy. Hear the calling of the inland towns for an unforgettable local fiesta or attend a live concert in the city. Mallorca will keep you busy.

Shopping in Mallorca does not focus on Palma only. Those who are looking for authenticity should get on a local bus and explore manufactured items and food of local producers offered on the weekly markets in fishing villages and inland towns. Of course, Palma will also spoil you with its luxury fashion stores, artists' workshops, unique pieces of arts and crafts.

Public transportation in Palma is widespread and well-developed. It has an extensive and frequent bus system. There is a themed line, the '800 mercats', which take you to the different weekly or regular markets in Palma. The subway connects the farther areas with the downtown, has stations between historical sights as well. But perhaps it is easier to move on the ground. Direct buses depart multiple times a day from Palma to the nearby iconic villages and beaches like Port de Sóller.

ATMs are safe to withdraw cash in Spain, but be sure to decline the offered conversion rate. You can use your credit card in most restaurants, cafés, and bars. For some hidden or street-based souvenir shops, you might need cash, but it is very seldom. In case using your credit card, please always require payment in the local currency, which is EUR in Spain.

The Mediterranean diet is on the menu all around the country! Spanish cuisine uses a lot of rice and chickpeas that make the life of a gluten-intolerant easy-peasy. Milk is not a popular ingredient either, which is good news for lactose intolerants. Should you have any specific restrictions, feel free to turn to the waiter, who will helpfully assist you with the right choice of meal.

Palma de Mallorca is generally a safe place, but pickpocketing is not as rare as in other Spanish destinations. Never keep any valuable belongings in your pocket, keep your bag closed and close to you, avoid discovering back alleys late in the night, and no good day will turn into a bad one during your holiday in Palma de Mallorca.