How many days do you need in Mallorca?

With 3 or 4 days you can see the essentials if you plan well: one day for Palma (Cathedral, old town and Santa Catalina), one for the Serra de Tramuntana (Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller), one for the north (Pollença, Formentor and Alcúdia) and one for the southeast coves (Es Trenc, Caló des Moro or Mondragó). A week lets you go at a relaxed pace, with beach days and a boat trip or a visit to Cabrera. With more than 10 days you'll discover the interior, its markets and hiking trails.

Tip: group visits by area and don't change accommodation more than once or twice. If you like, I can put together a day-by-day plan.

A five-day plan that works well: Palma on arrival day; Valldemossa and Deià in the morning and Sóller in the afternoon, taking the Sóller train from Palma if you'd rather not drive; a day in the north with Pollença and Alcúdia; one for the southeast coves; and the last one on a beach near where you're staying before your flight. What wastes the most time is trying to cover two distant areas in one day: in summer, with traffic and full car parks, a whole morning can go just on getting there.

Some rules change the plan. From 15 May to 18 October you can only reach the Formentor lighthouse by bus, taxi or bike during the day, and central Sóller is a low emission zone, so leave the car outside. For Cabrera, boats leave from Colònia de Sant Jordi and take a whole day.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see Mallorca without a car?

Largely, yes. TIB buses link Palma with almost every town and big beach, the Sóller train climbs into the Serra and there are trains to Inca, sa Pobla and Manacor. For small coves and mountain villages, a car gives you much more freedom.

How many days do you need in Palma?

One full day is enough for the Cathedral, the old town and Santa Catalina at a relaxed pace. With two you can add museums, Bellver Castle, the market and an afternoon on the seafront or in Portixol.

Is a week in Mallorca enough?

Yes. Seven days let you see Palma, the Serra de Tramuntana, the north and the southeast coves without rushing, with free days left for the beach or a boat trip.

Updated in October 2026