Choose your style
- Palma: architecture, food, shopping and transport.
- North: long beaches and access to towns such as Pollença and Alcúdia.
- East: coves and resort bases.
- Tramuntana: villages, walking and scenery; roads can be slow.
Mallorca · Balearic Islands
A city break, beach holiday and mountain escape on one island.
Mallorca’s variety is its strength—but trying to cover the whole island in a short stay quickly becomes exhausting.
CulturePalma and historic towns
NatureTramuntana landscapes
Easy beach stayChoose a resort matching your pace
Good planning
Group nearby places into one day. Reserve mountain roads and remote coves for days when you have enough time. Buses and trains serve many popular routes; a car increases flexibility but parking may be difficult.
Eat
Explore bakeries, markets, island produce and Mallorcan dishes rather than eating every meal on the busiest seafront.
A balanced four-day plan
Day 1 · Palma
Old town, cathedral surroundings, market lunch and an evening neighbourhood walk.
Day 2 · Beach
Choose one beach area and allow a full unhurried day.
Day 3 · Village or mountains
Pick one Tramuntana route or an inland town, checking weather and transport first.
Day 4 · Your favourite pace
Repeat the beach, explore more of Palma or visit a nearby town.
Planning basis: official Balearic Islands tourism information.
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