# Things to do in Palma de Mallorca: top sights and where to go

> Palma de Mallorca's headline sights: the Gothic La Seu cathedral on the seafront, with an interior reworked by Gaudí, and the old town behind it. Around the island lie the mountain village of Valldemossa and its monastery where Chopin wintered, Sóller with its vintage train and tram to the sea, the Caves of Drach and their underground lake near Porto Cristo, old Alcúdia with its 14 km beach, and the resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. The airport bus reaches the centre in 20 minutes.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/spain/palma

## Ready itineraries

- [One day in Mallorca: an itinerary](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/in-1-day.md): The Gothic La Seu cathedral above the sea and the capital's old town, then a mountain village with the monastery where Chopin wintered, half an hour by bus.
- [Mallorca in 2 days: day by day](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/in-2-days.md): La Seu cathedral and mountain Valldemossa, then a wooden train through tunnels to a valley of oranges and a vintage tram down to a round bay by the sea.
- [Mallorca in 3 days: day by day](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/in-3-days.md): La Seu and Valldemossa, a wooden train to a valley of oranges, then an underground lake with a concert played from boats on the east coast and a seaside bay.

## All 6 places with the YesGo score

- [Palma Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palma-cathedral.md): YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Paid. Palma Cathedral, known simply as La Seu, is a Gothic church on the seafront and Mallorca's great symbol. Its 44-metre nave is among the…
- [Valldemossa](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/valldemossa.md): YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free; monastery paid. Valldemossa is a mountain village on Mallorca, half an hour from Palma and one of the island's loveliest. Its great landmark is the Royal…
- [Palma Nova and Magaluf](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palmanova-magaluf.md): YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free. Palma Nova and Magaluf are neighbouring beach resorts in the municipality of Calvià, 15–20 minutes west of Palma. Palma Nova was one of…
- [Alcúdia](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/alcudia.md): YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · Free. Alcúdia is the main resort of northern Mallorca, an hour from Palma. It has two worlds: an old town ringed by medieval walls, with…
- [Sóller](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/soller.md): YesGo score 18/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 6 h · Train and tram paid. Sóller is a town in a valley of orange and lemon groves in north-west Mallorca, ringed by the Tramuntana mountains. A vintage wooden train…
- [Caves of Drach](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/caves-of-drach.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Paid. The Caves of Drach are one of Mallorca's top sights, near Porto Cristo on the east coast, an hour from Palma. Four connected caves run for…

## Palma de Mallorca travel guide

Before you go: where to stay, airport and buses, Mallorca's beaches, weather by month, ensaïmada and trips around the island.

## Trip essentials

- How long: 1–2 days in Palma, +3–5 on the island
- Best time: May–June and September–October
- Food: Ensaïmada, sobrassada, tumbet
- Visa: Schengen rules apply
- Money: Euro; cards accepted almost everywhere
- Airport: Palma (PMI), bus A1 ≈ 20 min
- Getting around: TIB buses island-wide, car hire
- Beaches: Alcúdia, Palma Nova, eastern coves
- Meal times: Lunch from 2pm, dinner after 9pm
- Time zone: CET, UTC+1; summer UTC+2

## Key facts

- **44 m** — height of Palma Cathedral's nave (source: Wikipedia, Palma Cathedral)
- **2011** — the Tramuntana joined the UNESCO list (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, no. 1371)
- **1911** — work began on the Sóller railway (source: Wikipedia, Ferrocarril de Sóller)
- **Largest** — island of the Balearic archipelago (source: Wikipedia, Mallorca)

## Things to do in Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca's great sight is the Gothic La Seu cathedral on the seafront. Around the island are the mountain village of Valldemossa, Sóller and its vintage train, the Caves of Drach with their underground lake, old Alcúdia with its long beach, and the resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf. Every place with a YesGo score is in the list above.

| Area | What to see | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Palma** | [La Seu cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palma-cathedral) | Half a day |
| **Tramuntana mountains** | [Valldemossa](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/valldemossa), [Sóller](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/soller) | 1 day |
| **East of the island** | [Caves of Drach](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/caves-of-drach) | Half a day |
| **North of the island** | [Alcúdia](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/alcudia) | 1 day |
| **South-west** | [Palma Nova and Magaluf](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palmanova-magaluf) | 1 day |

Rather not plan it yourself? The list above includes ready-made Mallorca itineraries.

## Mallorca in 1, 2 or 3 days

One day in Palma covers La Seu cathedral, the old town and the seafront. On day two head into the mountains on the vintage train to Sóller and on to Valldemossa and its monastery. Day three: the Caves of Drach in the east or Alcúdia's beaches in the north.

- **Day 1** — La Seu cathedral, the old town and Palma's seafront.
- **Day 2** — Sóller by train and Valldemossa.
- **Day 3** — the Caves of Drach or the beach at Alcúdia.

## Mallorca beaches

Mallorca's beaches are wonderfully varied: long sandy strips in Alcúdia in the north, family coves at Palma Nova near the capital, small turquoise calas between the rocks in the east and the wild beach of Es Trenc in the south. The swimming season runs from June to October, warmest in August.

- **Alcúdia** — 14 km of sand with gentle shallows.
- **Palma Nova** — sandy coves 15 km from Palma.
- **Magaluf** — a long beach and nightlife.
- **Port de Sóller** — a round bay in the mountains.
- **Eastern calas** — turquoise coves near Porto Cristo.

## Where to stay in Mallorca

For sightseeing, Palma's old town or seafront is handiest, with buses all over the island. For beach holidays with children, choose Alcúdia or Palma Nova; for peace and mountains, Sóller and the Tramuntana villages.

| Area | Best for | Keep in mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Palma old town** | Sightseeing, restaurants | Bus to the beaches |
| **Palma Nova** | A beach near the capital | Busy in summer |
| **Alcúdia** | Families with children | An hour from Palma |
| **Sóller** | Mountains and quiet | Car or train needed |

## Palma de Mallorca airport to the city centre

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is 8 km east of the centre and one of Spain's busiest in summer. Bus A1 reaches the centre in about 20 minutes and a taxi in about 15. Direct buses and transfers serve the island's resorts.

| How | From — to | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Bus A1** | Airport — central Palma | ≈ 20 min |
| **Taxi** | Airport — centre | ≈ 15 min |
| **Train** | Palma — Sóller | ≈ 1 h |
| **Bus** | Palma — Alcúdia | ≈ 1 h |
| **Bus** | Palma — Porto Cristo | ≈ 1 h 15 min |
| **Bus** | Palma — Palma Nova | ≈ 30 min |

## Mallorca weather by month

Mallorca has a Mediterranean climate: hot, dry summers around 30 °C and mild winters around 15 °C by day. The sea warms up by July and stays warm until October. The best time is May–June and September–October, and in February the island is covered in almond blossom.

- **January in Mallorca**: day ≈ 15°C, night ≈ 5°C, rainy days: 6. Mild winter, quiet.
- **February in Mallorca**: day ≈ 15°C, night ≈ 5°C, rainy days: 5. Almond blossom.
- **March in Mallorca**: day ≈ 17°C, night ≈ 7°C, rainy days: 5. Spring, first visitors.
- **April in Mallorca**: day ≈ 20°C, night ≈ 9°C, rainy days: 5. Warm, gardens in bloom.
- **May in Mallorca** (best time): day ≈ 23°C, night ≈ 13°C, rainy days: 4. A great month, first swims.
- **June in Mallorca** (best time): day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 2. Beach season.
- **July in Mallorca**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 20°C, rainy days: 1. Hot, warm sea.
- **August in Mallorca**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 21°C, rainy days: 2. Peak heat, busy.
- **September in Mallorca** (best time): day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 18°C, rainy days: 5. Warm, the sea still warm.
- **October in Mallorca** (best time): day ≈ 24°C, night ≈ 14°C, rainy days: 6. Mild, some rain.
- **November in Mallorca**: day ≈ 19°C, night ≈ 9°C, rainy days: 7. Cool, few tourists.
- **December in Mallorca**: day ≈ 16°C, night ≈ 6°C, rainy days: 7. Mild winter, Christmas lights.

In February Mallorca's valleys bloom with almond trees, their white and pink orchards especially lovely in the Tramuntana.

## What to eat in Mallorca

Mallorca's emblem is the ensaïmada, a spiral pastry of airy dough dusted with icing sugar. Try sobrassada too, a soft paprika sausage, tumbet of baked vegetables, sweet coca de patata in Valldemossa and fresh orange juice in Sóller.

- **Ensaïmada** — a spiral pastry dusted with sugar.
- **Sobrassada** — soft sausage with paprika.
- **Tumbet** — baked vegetables with potato.
- **Coca de patata** — Valldemossa's sweet bun.
- **Sóller oranges** — juice and ice cream.
- **Pa amb oli** — bread with olive oil and tomato.

## Mallorca attraction prices

Free in Mallorca: the beaches, Palma's old town, the villages and mountain viewpoints. You pay for Palma Cathedral, the Valldemossa monastery, the Sóller train and tram, the Caves of Drach and the Pollentia ruins in Alcúdia.

- [Palma Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palma-cathedral) — Paid
- [Valldemossa](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/valldemossa) — Free; monastery paid
- [Palma Nova and Magaluf](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/palmanova-magaluf) — Free
- [Alcúdia](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/alcudia) — Free
- [Sóller](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/soller) — Train and tram paid
- [Caves of Drach](https://yesgo.io/spain/palma/caves-of-drach) — Paid

## Tips

- Take bus A1 from the airport.
- Catch the Sóller train early.
- A car makes island trips easier.

## Questions

### What should I see first in Mallorca?

Palma Cathedral, Valldemossa, Sóller, the Caves of Drach and Alcúdia's beaches.

### How many days do you need in Mallorca?

1–2 days in Palma and 3–5 more for the island and beaches.

### How do I get from Palma airport to the centre?

Bus A1 in 20 minutes or a taxi in 15.

### What is the weather like in Mallorca in May?

Around 23 °C by day and 13 °C at night, good for sightseeing.

### When can you swim in Mallorca?

From June to October, warmest in August.

### Which are Mallorca's best beaches?

Alcúdia in the north, Palma Nova near the capital and the eastern coves.

### Where should I stay in Mallorca?

Palma for sightseeing, Alcúdia or Palma Nova for the beach.

### Do you need a car in Mallorca?

Not essential, as buses cover the island, but a car is more convenient.

### What should I eat in Mallorca?

Ensaïmada, sobrassada, tumbet and coca de patata.

## Sources

- UNESCO World Heritage List, no. 1371 — Cultural Landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana
- Wikipedia, Mallorca and Palma de Mallorca; Palma climate (1991–2020 normals)
- Palma de Mallorca Airport and TIB transport, official websites

Facts checked: 12.11.2026

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