What to do in Mallorca? Everything you need to know
You're going to Mallorca and don't know where to start? This guide answers all your questions — by people who live and work on the island, not by algorithms.
When to visit Mallorca?
High season runs from June to September: guaranteed sun, warm sea (26–28°C), but crowds and high prices. The best time to explore without fighting for space is May and October — the weather is excellent (22–25°C), prices drop by 30% and sites are pleasant. July–August: it's beautiful but avoid the most popular beaches between 11am and 4pm. Winter (November–March): ideal for nature and hiking, but many restaurants and hotels close.
How to get around Mallorca?
Car rental is the most flexible way to explore the island, but roads along the south coast and cove tracks require a 4x4 or high-clearance vehicle. The TIB bus network covers Palma and main tourist areas well, but doesn't serve secret beaches. The historic Palma–Sóller train is an experience in itself. For truly wild spots — Cala Pi, Cala Maioris, Cap Blanc — only a 4x4 gets through.
Budget and accommodation in Mallorca
Mallorca covers all price ranges. A realistic daily budget in high season: €80–150/person (3★ hotel + meals + activities). The most affordable areas: Llucmajor, Campos, the island interior. The most expensive: Port d'Andratx, Deià, Formentor. Tip: book accommodation 3–4 months in advance for July–August dates.
Cultural highlights not to miss
Mallorca is much more than its beaches. Palma's old town (Sa Gerreria, El Born) is worth half a day. La Seu cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece overlooking the sea, is free on Tuesday to Friday mornings. Sineu market, every Wednesday, is the most authentic on the island — livestock, garden vegetables, local pottery. Valldemossa, where Chopin spent the winter of 1838–39, is listed among Spain's most beautiful villages.
- Palma — Sa Gerreria & El Born — Old town, local shops, tapas bars
- La Seu Cathedral — Free Tuesday–Friday mornings — stunning sea views
- Sineu Market — Every Wednesday — the most authentic on the island
- Valldemossa — Chopin's village — listed among Spain's most beautiful
- Serra de Tramuntana — UNESCO Heritage — hiking and panoramic views
The beaches you absolutely must see
Forget Palma's crowded beaches. Mallorca hides dozens of coves accessible only by 4x4 or on foot. Cala Pi, Cala Maioris, the secret inlets of Cap Blanc — breathtaking turquoise waters, without the crowds. The best way to discover them? Our convertible 4x4 excursion that takes you where tourist buses never go.
The activity that changes everything: the 4x4 excursion
If you do only one thing in Mallorca, take a convertible 4x4 excursion. It's the activity our clients are still talking about years later. 5 hours to explore the island like no one else — secret beaches, authentic Sineu market, Valldemossa village and swimming in crystal coves. €59/person, passionate guide included.
The authentic villages of the interior
Mallorca is not just its beaches. The island's interior is home to medieval villages of rare beauty. Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller — cobbled streets, orange groves, lively markets. Our 4x4 excursion takes you there via country roads you would never have found on your own.
Balearic gastronomy — what not to miss
Mallorcan cuisine is one of the richest in the Mediterranean. Ensaïmades for breakfast, artisanal sobrassada, pa amb oli with local ham and cheese, tumbet with garden vegetables. Our guide Farid takes you to Sineu market to taste products you won't find anywhere else.
The best way to discover Mallorca
Book the 4x4 excursion — €59