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Mallorca experience guides

How to choose trips, boat tours and activities on the island: clear criteria, comparisons and links to every listing.

View of the Bay of Palma, Mallorca
From Palma airport to your hotel: how to get there by bus, taxi, private transfer or hire carFrom Palma airport (PMI) to your hotel: A1 and TIB buses, taxi with official fares, private transfer, hire car and what to do if your flight is delayed.
Almond trees in blossom in Mallorca
Almond blossom in Mallorca: when, where and which routes to do in January and FebruaryAlmond blossom in Mallorca: when it blooms (January-February), where to see it, the Son Servera fair and routes, wineries and plans from our directory.
View of Mirador des Colomer, Mallorca
Car hire in Mallorca without surprises: insurance, excess, deposit and what to check at pick-up and returnCar hire in Mallorca: licence, card, insurance, excess and deposit, what to check at pick-up and return, and warnings for Formentor, Sa Calobra and Palma.
View of Caló des Moro, Mallorca
Boat trips in Mallorca: which one to pick, region by regionBoat trips in Mallorca by region: Sóller and Sa Calobra, Formentor, the east and south coves, Cabrera and Palma Bay. Boat types, season and practical tips.
View of Cabrera National Park, Mallorca
Cabrera boat trip: boats from Colònia de Sant Jordi, how long it takes and what to seeCabrera boat trips from Colònia de Sant Jordi: boat types, express or classic, the Cova Blava, what to bring, season and prices from our listings.
Excursion catamaran in the Cala Figuera inlet
Catamaran trips in Mallorca: daytime, sunset or glass-bottomCatamaran trips in Mallorca: Palma Bay with lunch, sunset cruises with cava and glass-bottom boats in the east and north. Prices from our listings and tips.
Road cyclists
Cycling in Mallorca: guided bike tours, road bike hire and e-bike routesCycling in Mallorca: Palma bike tours with tapas, e-bike rides inland, MTB in the Tramuntana, road bike hire and guided cycling weeks, with prices and tips.
Road cyclists
Cycling in Mallorca from February to April: Sa Calobra, Puig Major, Formentor and what to expectCycling in Mallorca in spring and winter: Sa Calobra, Puig Major and Formentor, weather month by month, bike rental and guided rides from our directory.
Inside the Caves of Drach, Mallorca
Caves of Drach: what the visit is like and how it compares with Hams, Artà and GénovaThe Caves of Drach in Porto Cristo: the visit, the concert on Lake Martel, booking, prices and how they compare with Hams, Artà and Génova. Practical tips.
View of the Bay of Alcúdia, Mallorca
Dolphin watching in Mallorca: boat trips, sunrise outings and honest expectationsDolphin watching trips in Mallorca from Alcúdia, Can Picafort, Port de Pollença and Portopetro: departure times, prices, minimum age and how to choose well.
Traditional Mallorcan llaüt boat in harbour
Private boat trips in Mallorca with a skipper: llaüts, motorboats and yachts by portPrivate skippered boat trips in Mallorca: llaüts in Palma and Colònia de Sant Jordi, Sa Calobra from Sóller, Formentor, Cala Ratjada and fishing trips.
View of Cala Millor, Mallorca
Day trips from Cala Millor: glass-bottom boats, jeep tours, the Caves of Drach and family days outDay trips from Cala Millor and Cala Bona: glass-bottom boat, parasailing, jeep, buggy, bikes, Safari Zoo, the Drach and Hams caves and Cala Varques. Prices.
View of Cala Ratjada, Mallorca
Day trips from Cala Ratjada: boats, snorkelling, the Artà caves and tours with pick-upDay trips from Cala Ratjada: boat trips in the Llevant marine reserve, snorkelling, a pirate cave, the Artà caves, Capdepera castle, ballooning and tours.
View of Valldemossa, Mallorca
Mallorca excursions: which organised day trip to choose and where fromThe best Mallorca excursions: the Tramuntana and Sa Calobra, Formentor, local markets, east-coast caves and Es Trenc. How to choose and what is included.
View of Palma harbour, Mallorca
Mallorca ferry: from the mainland, between the islands (Ibiza, Menorca) and what counts as public serviceFerries to Mallorca from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, plus Palma–Ibiza and Alcúdia–Menorca. What is public service, what is private, documents and tips.
A dimoni among smoke and sparks at a correfoc in Palma
Winter festivals in Mallorca, November to February: Dijous Bo, Christmas, Three Kings, Sant Antoni and Sant SebastiàWinter festivals in Mallorca: Dijous Bo, Christmas in Palma, the Song of the Sibyl, Three Kings, Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla and Manacor, Sant Sebastià and Sa Rua.
View of Alcanada, Mallorca
Golf in Mallorca: 12 eighteen-hole courses with green fees and seasonsMallorca golf courses by area: Palma, Calvià, Alcúdia, Pollença and the east. 18-hole green fees, seasons, buggy and club hire, plus tips for booking tee times.
View of Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca
Jeep safari Mallorca: buggy, quad, jeep and trike tours comparedBuggy, quad, jeep safari and trike tours in Mallorca: Cala Millor, Paguera, Sant Elm, Palma and Alcúdia. Prices, licence, minimum age, insurance and inclusions.
View of Cala Varques, Mallorca
Kayaking in Mallorca: guided tours to sea caves, coves and DragoneraKayaking in Mallorca: guided sea kayak tours from Sant Elm, Port de Sóller, Cala Sant Vicenç and Cala Romàntica to sea caves and coves, with prices and ages.
View of Palma Aquarium, Mallorca
Things to do in Mallorca with kids: by area and ageThings to do in Mallorca with kids: water parks, the aquarium, caves, glass-bottom boats, treetop parks and free ideas, by area and age. Prices included.
Snow-dusted peaks above Sóller in the Serra de Tramuntana
Mallorca in winter, November to February: what is open, what closes and plans that workMallorca in winter: weather from November to February, what closes and what stays open, caves, Palma, the Tramuntana, wineries, spas and walks from our directory.
View of Valldemossa, Mallorca
What to do in Mallorca when it rains: indoor ideas by areaWhat to do in Mallorca when it rains: caves, Palma's cathedral and museums, the aquarium, Valldemossa, the Sóller train, wineries and evening ideas, by area.
View of Palma's old town, Mallorca
Mallorca without a car: how to get around by bus, train and bike, and which areas work wellMallorca without a car: TIB and EMT buses, SFM trains, paying by bank card, what is free for residents only and which areas work well without hiring.
Sailing boat off the coast of Mallorca
Sunset boat trips in Mallorca: catamaran, yacht, llaüt or kayak, port by portSunset boat trips in Mallorca from Palma, Andratx, Sóller, Alcúdia, Pollença, Cala Ratjada and Colònia de Sant Jordi: duration, what is included and prices.
View of Cap de Formentor, Mallorca
Things to see in Mallorca: the must-see sights, area by areaThings to see in Mallorca: 33 sights by area, with a map. Why go, when, how to get there and how long to allow, from the top 10 to lesser-known gems. Sourced.
View of Sa Calobra, Mallorca
Sa Calobra by boat from Port de Sóller, and the other ways to get thereHow to visit Sa Calobra: the boat from Port de Sóller, the hairpin road, combined day trips, hiking the Torrent de Pareis or cycling. Season, tips and options.
View of Sa Dragonera island, Mallorca
Dragonera island: getting there by boat from Sant Elm or Port d'Andratx, by kayak or with a guideTrips to Sa Dragonera: boats from Sant Elm, Port d'Andratx or Santa Ponça, guided kayaking, hiking and diving. Duration, what is included and listed prices.
View of the Sa Calobra road, Mallorca
Mallorca by scooter or motorbike: which licence you need, what the rules say and which routes to rideHiring a scooter or motorbike in Mallorca: licence for 50 and 125 cc, helmet, gloves and shoes, parking in Palma, and routes through the Tramuntana, Sa Calobra and Formentor.
View of Torrent de Pareis, Mallorca
Hiking in Mallorca: guided and self-guided walks in the Tramuntana and beyondHiking in Mallorca: the Torrent de Pareis, Camí de s'Arxiduc, GR 221, Castell d'Alaró, Dragonera and easy walks. Best season, guided options and what to bring.
Underwater scene off the coast of Mallorca
Snorkelling in Mallorca: boat trips, kayak tours and coves by areaSnorkelling in Mallorca by area: boat trips with swim stops in the east, south and north, family options and prices from our listings, plus when to go.
Divers at the exit of an underwater cave at Cala sa Nau
Scuba diving in Mallorca: try dives for beginners and boat dives for certified diversScuba diving in Mallorca: try dives with no licence from 80 euros, centres in Port de Sóller, Cala d'Or, Porto Cristo and Santa Ponsa, and dives at Cabrera.
View of Sóller, Mallorca
The Sóller train: how it works, what it costs and how to combine it with the tram and boatThe Sóller train from Palma: the route through the Tramuntana, the tram to the port, indicative prices, season and how to add a boat to Sa Calobra. Local tips.
Sailboat at sunrise in the bay of Cala Llombards
Sailing trips in Mallorca: half-day, private and multi-day, port by portSailing trips in Mallorca from Palma, Andratx, Sóller, Alcúdia, Porto Cristo and Colònia de Sant Jordi: shared, private and multi-day, with what each includes.
Vineyards in inland Mallorca
Mallorca wine tours: where to visit a winery and taste, area by areaMallorca wine tours and winery visits: Binissalem, Pla i Llevant, Llucmajor and the Tramuntana. Prices, languages, age limits and tours with transfer.

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