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A slow week on the island with a car for the middle days. Palma on foot at both ends, and in between the stone villages of the Serra de Tramuntana, the old tram at Sóller, the road to the Formentor lighthouse and the calm south-east coves. Two or three things a day, and afternoons left open.
From average weather, 2021 to 2025: warm, sunny days with little rain score highest (the air stands in for the sea, which is not included). Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
A gentle day in the island capital. The cathedral, the palace and the lanes are all within a few minutes of one another, so it is mostly strolling, with a long lunch in the middle.
A huge Gothic cathedral facing the sea, known as La Seu. Step inside and look up at the great rose window, then at the modern touches by Gaudí and the artist Miquel Barceló.
Go when Morning, when the light comes through the rose window.
Local tip Stand a little way back in the park below to see the whole front at once, then go in and look up at the glass.
The ensaimada is the soft, coiled, sugar-dusted pastry of the island, light and flaky. Take it with a coffee at a bakery in the old town.
Local tip Eat it fresh, the same morning, and brush the sugar off your shirt before you go in.
A palace beside the cathedral that began as a Moorish fortress and later became a royal residence. Walk its courtyards and look back at the cathedral from the terrace.
Go when Late morning, after the cathedral.
Local tip Do not rush the courtyards. The terrace has a quiet view back at the cathedral and the sea.
Pa amb oli is bread rubbed with tomato and drizzled with olive oil, often served with cured ham, cheese or sobrasada, the soft, spiced pork sausage of Mallorca.
Local tip Share a few plates at a table in the shade and take your time over it.
A web of narrow lanes, shaded patios and small squares around Plaça de Cort. Wander without a plan, and look through open doorways into the courtyards.
Go when Afternoon, when the lanes are shady.
Local tip Look through open doorways for the stone patios with a well or a staircase. Many are open to look into.
Tumbet is the island's layered dish of fried potato, aubergine and peppers under a tomato sauce. It is simple, rich and local.
Local tip Order it as a starter to share, and finish with a fruit or almond sweet.
The first day by car, up into the Serra de Tramuntana. Two stone villages and a rocky cove. Leave early, drive slowly and plan to be back before dark.
A mountain village of stone houses, flower pots and steep lanes, where the composer Chopin spent a winter. Walk up the lanes and visit the old monastery if you like.
Go when Early morning, before the coaches arrive.
Local tip The road up has many bends and is narrow, so start early, drive slowly and let faster cars pass.
A soft, sugar-dusted bun made with potato, the sweet of Valldemossa. Buy one warm from a bakery on the way up through the lanes.
Local tip Eat it fresh, on a step in the lane, before the village fills up.
A village that climbs a hillside above the sea, with terraces of olive trees and a church at the top. A place to sit for a long lunch with a view.
Go when Midday, then a long lunch with a view.
Local tip Park at the edge of the village and walk in. The lanes are narrow and the hillside is steep.
Fish or a grilled plate, a salad of tomatoes and local olive oil, and a glass of Mallorcan wine, eaten slowly on a terrace above the sea.
Local tip If you are driving back down the hill, plan one glass and plenty of water.
A small rocky cove below the village, reached by a steep road and steps. Swim from the rocks in clear water and rest on the stones.
Go when Morning or late afternoon, when the cove is calm.
Local tip The road down is narrow and there is very little parking, so arrive early or walk down. Bring shoes for the rocks.
A thick, warming dish of thin bread in a vegetable broth, a classic of the mountain villages and an easy comfort meal after a day by the sea.
Local tip Ask what vegetables are in season, and share a plate of cured meats first.
A day around the valley of orange and lemon trees. The old tram runs to the sea, a village sits above the valley, and the harbor makes an easy end to the day.
A town in a green valley, with a lively square, a church of golden stone and a long history of oranges. A good place for a slow morning coffee.
Go when Morning, with a slow coffee in the square.
Local tip Look for the shops that sell orange juice squeezed on the spot, a taste of the valley.
Sóller grows oranges, and the juice here is squeezed on the spot. A glass in the square makes a bright start to the day.
Local tip Order one with a slice of local almond cake for a second breakfast.
A wooden tram that rattles from the edge of Sóller down the valley to the sea. A slow, old-fashioned ride, so the journey is part of the day.
Go when Late morning, once the day has warmed up.
Local tip Sit on the side of the carriage with the orange groves, and check ahead that the tram is running that day.
A round bay with a promenade of palm trees and small boats. Walk the water's edge, swim off a small beach or just sit in the shade.
Go when Afternoon, with a swim and a long lunch.
Local tip Walk the promenade to the far end of the bay, where it is calmer and the boats sit at their moorings.
Rice cooked in a rich fish stock with prawns and other shellfish, served in a wide pan. A long, slow lunch with the water in front of you.
Local tip Ask for the rice to share between two or more, since it is cooked to order and takes time.
A tiny village of stone houses and steep, stepped lanes, in a quiet fold of the mountains above the valley. Go in the late afternoon, once the day-trippers are gone.
Go when Late afternoon, around sunset (about 7:58 PM).
Local tip Follow the stepped lanes up from the square and stop at the little terraces, where the whole valley is below you.
A plate of soft sobrasada, local sheep cheese, olives and bread, with a little honey on the sausage if you like. Light and simple at the end of the day.
Local tip The honey sounds odd with the sausage, but it is a true island taste.
The north of the island. A hill town with a long flight of steps, a winding road to a lighthouse at the end of the land, and a walled town by a wide bay. Start early, because the road to the lighthouse is slow.
A hill town of stone houses and a lively square, known for the long flight of cypress-lined steps that climbs to a chapel on the hill. Walk up if the morning is cool.
Go when Morning, before the heat builds.
Local tip The steps to the chapel are steep and long, so go up in the cool of the morning and take them slowly.
A table in the plaza, a few small plates and a glass of cool white wine. Nothing planned for the next two hours.
Local tip Choose a table in the shade and watch the town go by.
A white lighthouse at the end of a winding road, on cliffs high above the sea. The road has many bends and several viewpoints, so allow plenty of time and stop where you can.
Go when Early, so the road is quieter.
Local tip The road is narrow, with many bends and cyclists. Go early, drive slowly and pull in at the viewpoints rather than stopping on the bends.
A small town inside medieval walls, near a long, wide bay. Walk the old streets and the top of the walls, and stay for a quiet dinner after the heat of the day.
Go when Late afternoon, then dinner inside the walls.
Local tip Walk up on to the old walls for a view across the bay, then come down into the lanes of the old town.
Fish grilled over a flame and served with a plain green salad and a glass of island wine. A good, easy meal inside the old walls.
Local tip Ask what came in that day and order the fish by weight.
A soft day in the south-east. A honey-colored town with a village market, a fishing inlet and a natural park of pine woods and coves, with long gaps for the beach.
A town of golden stone with a busy village market on its market days. Wander the streets, look at the church and the old gate, and buy fruit or almonds for the road.
Go when Morning, when the stalls are full.
Local tip Check the market day ahead, because it is only on certain mornings, and go early before the lanes fill up.
The village market sells fruit, olives and almonds. A bag of almonds and a ripe fig or peach makes a light breakfast.
Local tip Buy a little extra for the beach in the afternoon.
A narrow inlet with small boats and old boat houses, where the sea is a deep turquoise. A quiet place for a swim and a long lunch.
Go when Midday, with lunch beside the water.
Local tip Walk along the inlet to the boat houses and look at the clear water from the stone steps.
Small fried fish and squid are a classic of the island, eaten with lemon and a glass of cold white wine, with the boats in front of you.
Local tip Share a mixed plate, and finish with a coffee and a slow look at the water.
A protected park of pine woods, marshes and two small sandy coves, with easy paths between them. Walk a little, swim, and walk a little more.
Go when Afternoon, when the paths are shaded by pines.
Local tip Take the short path between the two coves. It is flat, and the pines give shade for most of it.
Arròs brut, the island's "dirty rice", is a rich, soupy rice with meat, vegetables and spices. A homely dish for the end of the day.
Local tip Ask at a village table in the evening, since it is often made for sharing.
A last slow day back in Palma. A round castle on a hill, a park by the sea and a long promenade for the evening, with a long lunch in between.
A round castle on a pine-covered hill above the city, with a view across the bay and the old town. Walk the circular courtyard, then climb to the roof.
Go when Morning, before the heat.
Local tip Go up to the roof for the view over the bay and the old town, and read the shape of the city from there.
A table of small plates, such as olives, grilled prawns, fried peppers and bread, to share on the shady side of the street.
Local tip Order a few at a time and add more as you go.
A park with a wide, shallow lake beneath the cathedral walls. A good place to sit, watch the water and look up at the cathedral in the afternoon light.
Go when Afternoon, when the cathedral glows.
Local tip Sit on the edge of the lake and look up. The cathedral looks tallest from the water.
A broad seafront promenade along the bay of Palma, lined with palms and harbors. Walk a stretch as the sun goes down and watch the boats come in.
Go when About an hour before sunset (about 7:58 PM).
Local tip You do not need to walk the whole length. A stretch of it, a coffee on a bench and the light on the bay is enough.
A last long meal of fresh fish and a simple rice dish, with an almond cake and ice cream to follow.
Local tip The almond cake with ice cream, called gató, is a classic way to end a Mallorcan meal.
By average weather from 2021 to 2025, June to September are the best months for a beach trip to Mallorca. This plan is built for late September, which is one of the best months. Crowds and prices change through the year, so check them before you book.
It covers 6 days in Mallorca, planned for late September. Each day is built around a small number of stops, with room to rest.
It was planned for most travelers. The pace and the places reflect that, so check it fits how you travel.
No. Places marked "book ahead" need a reservation. Hours, prices and availability change, so confirm before you go.
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Each day has about 0.4 to 55.8 kilometers between its stops, and 88.6 kilometers in all across 6 days. A short hop is a walk and a longer one a ride. Distances are straight-line estimates, so allow extra for the streets.
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