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The 6-day plan, rearranged for 5 days: the best-ranked places stay, and each day keeps to one part of town.
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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
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.
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 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 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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
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.
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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
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 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 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 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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of day.
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 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 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 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.
Built from the plan’s must-sees, grouped so each day stays close together and ordered by time of 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.
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.
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 5 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.
Yes. Archie drafts a day by day plan for your dates and takes your pace, the weather and who is travelling into account. You can start one from the Archie app.
Yes. It is a starting point you can change to fit your own trip: swap a place, add a day or move the pace.
Each day has about 5.2 to 55.8 kilometers between its stops, and 92.4 kilometers in all across 5 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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