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Every tour, show, and experience in Mallorca, reviewed and ranked by our team.

The vintage Sóller train, Palma Cathedral, and the turquoise cove of Sa Calobra, highlights of Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide13 min read

Best Things to Do in Mallorca: The Complete 2026 Guide

The complete guide to the best things to do in Mallorca: Palma Cathedral, the vintage Sóller train and the Tramuntana, the boat to Sa Calobra, the Caves of Drach, catamaran and kayak days, food and wine, with our pick in every category and links to the full guides.

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Palma's seafront Gothic cathedral and the green valley town of Sóller in the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Palma vs Sóller: Which Mallorca Base Is Right for You? (2026)

Palma vs Sóller: how Mallorca's lively island capital compares with its quiet Tramuntana valley town, which to base yourself in, how to get between them on the historic train, and whether to just do both.

Palma's seafront Gothic cathedral and the long sandy beach and bay of Alcúdia in northern Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Palma vs Alcúdia: Which Mallorca Base Is Right for You? (2026)

Palma vs Alcúdia: how Mallorca's lively island capital compares with the north's big beach-resort town, which to base yourself in for sights or sand, how to get between them, and whether to do both.

The orange-grove valley town of Sóller and the hillside monastery village of Valldemossa in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Sóller vs Valldemossa: Which Mallorca Village Should You Visit? (2026)

Sóller vs Valldemossa: how Mallorca's two famous Tramuntana villages compare, which to visit if you only have time for one, how to get between them, and how to see both in a day.

The long beach and bay of Alcúdia and the historic hillside town of Pollença in northern Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Alcúdia vs Pollença: Which Northern Mallorca Base Is Better? (2026)

Alcúdia vs Pollença: how northern Mallorca's two main towns compare, the big beach resort versus the refined historic town, which to base in or visit, and how to do both.

The orange-grove valley town of Sóller and the cliffside artists' village of Deià on the Tramuntana coast, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Sóller vs Deià: Which Tramuntana Village Should You Visit? (2026)

Sóller vs Deià: how the orange-grove valley town with its historic train compares with the tiny bohemian cliffside village, which to visit, and how to see both on the Tramuntana coast road.

Palma's seafront Gothic cathedral and the hillside monastery village of Valldemossa in the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Palma vs Valldemossa: Which Mallorca Stop Is Right for You? (2026)

Palma vs Valldemossa: how Mallorca's lively island capital compares with the postcard monastery village, which to base in or visit, how to get between them, and how to do both.

The cliffside artists' village of Deià and the hillside monastery village of Valldemossa in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Deià vs Valldemossa: Which Tramuntana Village Should You Visit? (2026)

Deià vs Valldemossa: how Mallorca's two prettiest Tramuntana villages compare, the artists' cliff village versus the monastery town of Chopin, which to visit, and how to see both in a day.

Palma's seafront Gothic cathedral and the refined historic town of Pollença in northern Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Palma vs Pollença: Which Mallorca Base Is Right for You? (2026)

Palma vs Pollença: how Mallorca's lively island capital compares with the north's refined historic town, which to base in or visit, how to get between them, and how to do both.

Palma's seafront Gothic cathedral and the cliffside artists' village of Deià on the Tramuntana coast, Mallorca, Spain
Travel Guide9 min read

Palma vs Deià: Which Mallorca Stop Is Right for You? (2026)

Palma vs Deià: how Mallorca's lively island capital compares with the tiny cliffside artists' village, which to base in or visit, how to get between them, and how to do both.

Open-top red City Sightseeing double-decker bus passing Palma de Mallorca cathedral
Sightseeing10 min read

Bus Tour Mallorca: Palma Hop-On Hop-Off & Open-Top Tours Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best bus tours: the Palma City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off (24-hour ticket, 17 stops, open-top), the bus-and-boat combo with a Palma Bay cruise, and the Alcúdia open-top town tour in the north, with real prices, ratings, and routes.

Vintage wooden Sóller train winding through the Tramuntana mountains on a Mallorca island tour
Sightseeing11 min read

Mallorca Island Tour: Sóller Train, Tram & Sa Calobra Boat Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best island tours side by side: the classic Sóller vintage train, open tram, and Sa Calobra coastal boat day trip, guided with hotel pickup or self-guided at your own pace, with real prices, ratings, and what's included.

Hands cooking a seafood paella in a pan during a cooking class in Mallorca
Food & Drink11 min read

Cooking Classes in Mallorca: The Best Hands-On & Paella Classes 2026

Compare Mallorca's best cooking classes side by side: a 16th-century windmill five-course experience, a central Palma Mediterranean class with an open bar, and a Tramuntana mountain paella class, with real prices, ratings, and what you cook.

Snorkelers swimming in clear turquoise water beside a sea cave on a Mallorca boat tour
Water Activities12 min read

8 Best Snorkeling Boat Tours in Mallorca (Compared for 2026)

Compare Mallorca's best snorkeling boat tours side by side: sea-cave speedboat trips from Alcúdia, the Bay of Palma marine reserve, kayak-and-snorkel adventures, and a beginner dive-and-snorkel trip, with real prices, ratings, durations, and departure points.

A white sailing catamaran anchored in a turquoise cove in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca, with swimmers in the water
Water Activities13 min read

Catamaran Mallorca: The 12 Best Catamaran Tours & Cruises Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best catamaran tours and cruises side by side: cheap €20 sunset sails, half-day cruises with a BBQ lunch and swim stops, open-bar sailing trips, and private hire, with real prices, durations, and ratings.

Sea kayakers paddling into a blue sea cave along the clear turquoise coast of Mallorca
Water Activities11 min read

Kayak Tour Mallorca: The 5 Best Kayak Tours & Sea Caves Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best kayak tours side by side: guided half-day sea-cave paddles with snorkeling, cliff jumping, and paddle surf, with real prices, durations, launch points, and ratings.

Glasses of red and white Mallorcan wine on a barrel at a vineyard winery with rows of vines behind
Food & Wine12 min read

Wine Tours Mallorca: The 10 Best Winery Tours & Tastings Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best wine tours and tastings side by side: family winery visits, sommelier-led estate tours with lunch, and private trips from Palma, with real prices, durations, regions, and ratings.

A line of quad bikes on a dusty off-road trail above a turquoise cove on the coast of Mallorca
Adventure12 min read

ATV Tour Mallorca: The 7 Best Quad & Buggy Tours Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best ATV, quad, and buggy tours side by side: guided rides to coves, caves, and mountain viewpoints, with real prices, durations, meeting points, and the licence rules.

Two wild dolphins surfacing beside a small boat at sunrise off the north coast of Mallorca
Wildlife12 min read

Dolphin Watching Mallorca: The 8 Best Dolphin Tours Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best dolphin watching tours side by side: sunrise boat trips on the north coast and glass-bottom cruises, with real prices, durations, departure ports, and sightings policies.

Illuminated stalactites reflected in the underground Lake Martel inside the Caves of Drach, Mallorca
Sightseeing12 min read

Mallorca Cave Tour: The 8 Best Cave Tours & Boat Trips Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best cave tours side by side: the famous Caves of Drach with its lake concert, show-cave tickets, sea-cave boat trips, and caving adventures, with real prices, durations, and locations.

Crowd dancing on the deck of a party boat at sunset in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca
Nightlife11 min read

Boat Party Mallorca: The 5 Best Party Boats in Palma Compared 2026

Compare Mallorca's best boat parties side by side: sunset and daytime DJ cruises, a luxury party catamaran, an adults-only cruise, and a small-group open-bar sail, all from Palma, with real prices and inclusions.

Three-wheeled Formula-style car on a coastal road in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca
Adventure10 min read

Formula Tours Mallorca: The Self-Drive Formula Car Experience 2026

Drive your own three-wheeled Formula car through Mallorca on a guided convoy from Peguera. We compare the 2.5-hour and 4.5-hour tours on price, route, and rules so you pick the right one.

Private motorboat anchored in a turquoise cove with swimmers in the Bay of Palma, Mallorca
Boat Tours12 min read

Private Boat Hire Mallorca: The 8 Best Private Charters Compared 2026

Charter a whole boat for your group in Mallorca, from a self-drive rental to a skippered day with lunch and water toys. We compare the 8 best private boat charters on price, boat, and group size.

Beginner diver with an instructor exploring a shallow reef in clear blue water off Mallorca
Water Activities12 min read

Scuba Diving Mallorca: The 6 Best Try-Dives & First Dives Compared 2026

Try scuba diving in Mallorca with no licence needed. We compare the 6 best beginner try-dives on price, dive site, depth, and boat versus shore, from marine reserves to Cap de Formentor.

Small group on a guided walking tour through a narrow old-town street near Palma Cathedral, Mallorca
Sightseeing12 min read

Best Mallorca Walking Tours: 8 Palma Old Town Tours Compared (2026)

Compare Mallorca's best walking tours side by side: classic old-town strolls, cathedral tours with skip-the-line entry, foodie tasting tours, and a half-day to Valldemossa, with real prices and what's included.

The Gothic seafront facade of the Cathedral of Mallorca (La Seu) reflected in Parc de la Mar, Palma
Sightseeing11 min read

Cathedral of Mallorca Tickets & Tours: How to Visit La Seu (2026)

How to visit the Cathedral of Mallorca: skip-the-line entry tickets from €11, guided tours that include admission, rooftop terraces, and the best time to see La Seu, with real prices and what's included.

The Cathedral of Mallorca and Palma seafront under a clear winter sky on a quiet January morning
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in January (2026): Weather, Quiet Palma, and Almond Blossom

What Mallorca is really like in January: mild 15°C afternoons, the quietest, cheapest month of the year, the start of the almond blossom, Palma's Sant Sebastià bonfires, and an honest look at the cold sea and winter closures.

Almond trees in full white and pink blossom in front of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca, in February
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in February (2026): Almond Blossom, Weather, and Quiet Palma

What Mallorca is really like in February: mild 15°C days, the island's famous almond blossom at its peak, the quietest and cheapest season, Carnival parades, and an honest look at the cold sea and closed coast.

Green spring countryside and wildflowers below the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca, in March
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in March (2026): Spring Weather, Hiking, and Quiet Before Easter

What Mallorca is really like in March: warming 17°C days, green spring countryside, peak hiking and cycling, low early-month prices, the start of Holy Week, and an honest look at the still-cold sea.

Warm spring day over Palma bay with the cathedral and green Tramuntana hills behind, Mallorca, in April
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in April (2026): Spring Weather, Easter, and the Coast Reopening

What Mallorca is really like in April: warm 19°C days, the coast and beaches reopening, superb hiking and cycling, the Easter crowds and prices in early April, and an honest look at the still-cool sea.

A warm, sunny May day over a turquoise Mallorca cove with the first beachgoers and clear blue sky
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in May (2026): Warm Weather, Warming Sea, and the Beach Season

What Mallorca is really like in May: warm 23°C days, the sea warming enough to swim, the beach season in full swing, superb early-summer weather, and an honest look at rising crowds and prices.

A hot, sunny June day at a busy turquoise Mallorca cove with swimmers and boats on calm water
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in June (2026): Hot Weather, Warm Sea, and the Start of Summer

What Mallorca is really like in June: hot 27°C days, a warm 22°C sea, the longest days of the year, prime beach weather, the Sant Joan bonfires, and an honest look at the building heat and crowds.

A hot July day at a busy Mallorca beach with a deep blue sea, sun umbrellas, and clear skies
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in July (2026): Peak Summer Weather, Warm Sea, and Big Crowds

What Mallorca is really like in July: hot 30°C days, a warm 25°C sea, peak-season crowds and prices, the busiest beaches of the year, town fiestas, and an honest look at the heat.

A packed Mallorca beach on a hot August day with a deep blue, warm sea and bright clear sky
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in August (2026): Hottest Weather, Warmest Sea, and Peak Crowds

What Mallorca is really like in August: the hottest 31°C days, the warmest 26°C sea, peak-season crowds and prices, the busiest beaches of the year, town fiestas, and an honest look at the heat.

A warm September day at a calm, quieter Mallorca cove with a deep blue sea and golden afternoon light
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in September (2026): Warm Sea, Fewer Crowds, and the Wine Harvest

What Mallorca is really like in September: warm 27°C days, a still-warm 25°C sea, thinning crowds and falling prices after the summer, the grape harvest, and an honest look at the first autumn rains.

A mild, golden October afternoon over the green Serra de Tramuntana with a calm, quiet Mallorca coast below
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in October (2026): Mild Autumn Weather, Hiking, and Quiet Value

What Mallorca is really like in October: mild 23°C days, a sea still swimmable early on, falling crowds and prices, superb hiking, and an honest look at the autumn rains and the season winding down.

A mild, quiet November day in Palma's old town with the cathedral and few crowds under a soft autumn sky
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in November (2026): Mild, Quiet Low Season and the Dijous Bo Fair

What Mallorca is really like in November: mild 18°C days, the quietest, cheapest start of the low season, great hiking, the Dijous Bo fair, and an honest look at the cold sea and the closing coast.

Palma's old town and cathedral lit with Christmas lights on a cool, festive December evening
Travel Guide10 min read

Mallorca in December (2026): Cool Winter, Christmas Lights, and Quiet Value

What Mallorca is really like in December: cool 16°C days, festive Christmas lights and markets in Palma, low-season value outside the holidays, and an honest look at the cold sea and short days.

Winding coastal road above turquoise water in the Serra de Tramuntana on a Mallorca road trip
Itineraries14 min read

Mallorca Itinerary: Perfect 5-Day & 7-Day Road Trip (2026)

A complete Mallorca itinerary for 5 and 7 days: a day-by-day road trip through Palma, the Tramuntana villages, Sa Calobra, Cap de Formentor, the Caves of Drach, and the southern beaches, with where to base, getting around, and the best time to go.