One day in Mallorca: an itinerary
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 0 of 2 free; paid: Palma Cathedral, Valldemossa
- Duration
- 6 h · 09:30–15:34
- Start and finish
- Palma Cathedral → Valldemossa
- On foot
- ≈ 0 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 1 h 4 min
- Lunch
- around 10:30
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- Spring and autumn; in summer, the cathedral in the morning and the mountains after lunch.
The plan, stop by stop
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Palma de Mallorca09:30–15:34 · 2 places · 6 h
Palma Cathedral
· 1 h · Paid
- Lunch · 1 h
- 64 min · transport or taxi
Valldemossa
· 3 h · Free; monastery paid
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
0 of 2 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Palma Cathedral | 47 | 1 h | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Valldemossa | 29 | 3 h | Free; monastery paid |
| Total | 4 h | 0 of 2 free |
Tips for each stop
- 1
Palma Cathedral. The Gothic La Seu cathedral on the seafront: a 44-metre nave, a huge rose window and Gaudí's canopy. Cover shoulders and knees.
- 2
Valldemossa. A stone village in the Tramuntana with a 14th-century charterhouse and the cells where Chopin and George Sand wintered.
Who this route is for
- A short stop in Mallorca
- A cruise call at Palma
- A first look at the island
- A beach day? Pick a resort
- Sóller and its train are in the 2-day plan
Spring and autumn; in summer, the cathedral in the morning and the mountains after lunch.
What to see in Mallorca in a day
Start at the cathedral at opening time, before the cruise groups, and view it from the Parc de la Mar lake. Then wander the old town behind it, with its patios and narrow lanes.
After lunch, take the bus to Valldemossa, about 30 minutes. Allow 2–3 hours in the village for the monastery and Chopin's cells, the lanes and a café. The last buses back leave towards evening, so check the timetable ahead.
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Where to eat
For breakfast in Palma, try an ensaïmada, the spiral pastry dusted with sugar, at one of the old bakeries. For lunch in the old town, pa amb oli is ideal: bread with olive oil, tomato and local toppings.
In Valldemossa, have a coca de patata, a fluffy potato bun, with hot chocolate. For dinner back in Palma, head to the bars of La Llotja by the waterfront for tapas and seafood.
Tips for the day
Book the cathedral online and cover your shoulders and knees. Valldemossa's lanes are steep and cobbled, so wear comfortable shoes.
With a car, add the viewpoints along the mountain road and clifftop Deià next door. The mountains are cooler than Palma in summer, but the sun is strong by day, so bring water and a hat.
If you have more time
With another day, take the vintage train to Sóller through the mountains, or relax on the beaches of Palma Nova and Magaluf, 20 minutes from the capital.
How to do it right
- The cathedral at opening time.
- Bus to Valldemossa, 30 minutes.
- Coca de patata with coffee.
- Churches require covered shoulders and knees and no beachwear; walking around town in swimwear is not allowed.
- Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.
Questions
What can you see in Mallorca in one day?
La Seu cathedral and Palma's old town, then Valldemossa after lunch.
Can you see Mallorca in a day?
The highlights, Palma and one mountain village, yes.
How do I get from Palma to Valldemossa?
By bus in about 30 minutes, or 25 minutes by car.
Where should I eat in Palma?
In the old town and the La Llotja quarter by the waterfront.
How do I pay in Mallorca?
Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Palma tourism portal, visitpalma.com
