Palma de Mallorca holidays
Island capital that mixes a Gothic harbourfront skyline with easy day trips into Mallorca's mountains and bays.
32°C AugustBest Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct3–5 nightsDirect from London Stansted
At a glance
- city-focused island breaks
- short trips with day excursions
- couples' weekends
- off-season Mediterranean stays
Trip cost
- Return flight
- ≈€41
- Stay
- ≈€528
- Food & local
- ≈€120
Includes the return fare from London Stansted. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.
Stays
Stays in Palma de Mallorca
From €81/night · Typical €314 · 56 stays · 4-night stay assumed
Booking.com (opens in a new tab)- Best 3-star
Apartamentos Isla Del Sol6.5 km from the centre€185 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 3-star options
- Best 4-star
Terreno Suites2.3 km from the centre€429 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 4-star options
- Best 5-star
Es Princep - The Leading Hotels Of The World623 m from the centre€671 a night (opens in a new tab)See more 5-star options
- Cheapest
Palma Port Hostel - Albergue Juvenil2.5 km from the centre€81 a night (opens in a new tab)See more options, cheapest first
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Getting to Palma de Mallorca
- AirportPalma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
- Transfer optionsBus, taxi
Palma de Mallorca Airport lies about 8 km from the city, with the EMT A1 bus and taxis running a short coastal route into central Palma.
Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.
Areas of Palma de Mallorca
A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.
- Old Town (Ciutat Antiga)Best for first-time visitors who want to stay among historic streets near the cathedral and harbour.
- Santa CatalinaNeighbourhood west of the centre suiting food-led trips and evening bar life near but not inside the old town.
- PortixolSeaside area east of the centre good for travellers wanting a relaxed waterfront walk and easy access back into town.
- Cala MajorUrban beach district for those who prefer staying close to a sandy bay while commuting into Palma.
- Son ArmadamsResidential slope between centre and seafront, suiting longer stays and quieter bases within walking distance of attractions.
When to go
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.
- Best overall
- June · July · September · October
- Hottest
- July · 33°C
- Wettest
- September · 66mm
- Jan15°35mm
- Feb16°55mm
- Mar18°52mm
- Apr21°53mm
- May24°54mm
- Jun29°42mm (good month)
- Jul33°5mm (good month)
- Aug32°38mm
- Sep28°66mm (good month)
- Oct25°35mm (good month)
- Nov20°58mm
- Dec17°28mm
What each season is like
- Spring
- Shoulder season is often ideal, with a good balance of open services and manageable crowds on streets and buses.
- Summer
- High season brings busy cruise days and crowded harbourfront areas, plus heavier demand for day trips around the island.
- Autumn
- Early autumn keeps much of the summer feel but gradually calms, remaining attractive for city breaks without peak beach pressure.
- Winter
- Quieter and cheaper, with Palma functioning as a pleasant off-season city while some island beach infrastructure scales back.
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Good to know about Palma de Mallorca
Worth it for
Offers a proper city break while still sitting within day-trip reach of Mallorca's coastal and mountain landscapes.
Keep in mind
Cruise arrivals can quickly fill the compact historic centre and local buses, especially on days with multiple large ships docked.
Why go
- Offers a proper city break while still sitting within day-trip reach of Mallorca's coastal and mountain landscapes.
- Feels more compact and historic than beach-focused resort towns, with most sights clustered around the old harbourfront.
- Works as a single-base short trip rather than needing multiple hotel changes around the island.
Worth knowing
- Cruise arrivals can quickly fill the compact historic centre and local buses, especially on days with multiple large ships docked.
- Short stays based only in Palma mean you see little of the wider island unless you plan specific excursions.
- Nearest beaches to the city are urban and practical rather than remote, so many visitors prefer to travel to other coasts for fuller beach days.