From the Tramuntana Mountains to the best beaches, I’ve put together this ultimate Mallorca itinerary to plan your trip. After spending nearly two months on the island, I took all of the best spots visited and put it into a concise 7 to 10-day Mallorca itinerary.
When you start to plan your trip to Mallorca you’ll quickly realize this is not a small Balearic Island. Mallorca offers a lot — charming villages, seaside towns, beaches, calas, and historic sights. How do you see it all? The truth is you can’t, but you can experience a good amount by setting up a logical itinerary.
I myself have spent nearly two months on the island of Mallorca over two separate trips. My most recent visit was 6 weeks with my husband and daughter. We based ourselves in the village of Ses Salines, exploring all that the island has to offer and discovering favorite gems.
This Mallorca itinerary is a curation of all of the places we visited and loved. Favorite restaurants, calas to swim in, and some gems you may not find in other guides. This itinerary is what I recommend to my family and friends.
So if you’re ready to plan your trip to Mallorca, read on to find the best Mallorca 7 to 10 days itinerary. I would join you on this trip in a heartbeat!
Short on Time? Here’s the Ultimate 7 to 10 Day Mallorca Itinerary:
Stop 1: East Side (Santanyi) — 3 Nights
Get settled in the town of Santanyi, then explore incredible nearby beaches, calas, and dining.
- Can Ferrereta, for the best adults-only hotel
- S’Hotelet de Santanyi, for the best overall hotel
- Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat, for the best countryside hotel
- 2 Bedroom Townhouse with Pool, for the best in-town private stay
Stop 2: West Side (Deiá) — 3 Nights
Drive to the western side of Mallorca and explore the charming cobblestone mountain villages of Deiá, and Valledemossa. Then, spend a day visiting nearby Sóller and Fornalutx and end with a slow day relaxing at Cala Deiá.
- Belmond La Residencia, for the best luxury hotel
- Es Moli, for the best design for dollar hotel
- Hotel d’Es Puig, for the best budget-friendly stay
- 3 Bedroom Villa with Incredible Views, for the best private villa stay
Stop 3: Add Nights in Palma, Formentor, or Pollença — 2 Nights
On your departing day (if this is the end), drive to the main city of Palma and spend the day seeing a few of the sights. If you’re extending, Palma, Formentor, and Pollença are all great places to spend a couple nights.
Palma de Mallorca
- Hotel Antigua Palma, for the best boutique hotel
- Sant Francesc Singular Palma de Mallorca, for the best luxury hotel
- 3 Bedroom Luxury Apartment, for the best Old Town vacation rental
Formentor and Pollença
- Son Brull, for the best-elevated stay in Pollença countryside
- Mon Boutique, for the best design for dollar stay
- Can Aulí, for the best adults-only stay
- The Lodge Mallorca, for the best luxury stay in Sa Pobla countryside
- Four Seasons Formentor, for the best luxury seaside stay
- 3 Bedroom Stone House with Pool, for the best private home rental
Things to Do
- Half-Day Yacht Tour from Palma
- Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sail
- Half-Day Spanish Cooking Experience in Palma
- Award-Winning Private Food Tour in Palma
Helpful Guides to Plan Your Trip
If you’re planning a trip to Mallorca, don’t miss my full island travel guide, recommendations for the best towns to base yourself, best luxury hotels, and best beaches, and guides to Palma, Santanyi, Deiá, Valldemossa, Fornalutx, and Cala Figuera!
Travel Tip: The best way to explore Mallorca is by driving yourself. We use Discover Cars for our rental cars in Europe, choose full coverage insurance, and opt for trusted companies like Alamo, Hertz, or Sixt. Renting a car and driving in Mallorca is quite easy. Book your car with Discover Cars here.
The Ultimate Mallorca 7 to 10 Days Itinerary
Mallorca Travel Tips Before You Arrive
When is the Best Time to Visit Mallorca?
The best time to visit Mallorca sans the crowds but warm enough to swim, would be September to October. On my most recent trip, we were on the island in June, and it started to get quite crowded by the end of the month. The summer months of June, July, and August are the busiest for crowds and often have heat waves. The island gets rather sleepy come November through April, but you can still visit.
How to Get to Mallorca?
The best way to access Mallorca is by flying into Palma de Mallorca Airport, the island’s international airport. Budget flights are available from big European cities like Barcelona, Paris, and London with airlines like RyanAir or Vueling. From the United States, there is a new seasonal direct flight from Newark with United Airlines as another option.
How to Get Around Mallorca?
The best way to get around Mallorca is by rental car. It will give you the best access to beaches, towns, and sights. I recommend booking your rental car for pickup at the airport on arrival.
Rental Car Tip: For our 6-week rental car booking, I booked with Discover Cars with Sixt and took full coverage insurance.
Where to Base yourself in Mallorca?
For this itinerary, my suggestion is to split your time on the west and east sides of the island for a week. I have an entire guide on the best towns to stay in Mallorca to consider more options and extended time.
How Many Days in Mallorca?
I always recommend a minimum of a week to see Mallorca. The island is large, you have a lot to see and do. Over the years, I have now been twice for a collective two months on the island. I want to plan a third trip back as there are things I left uncovered still.
Currency, Language, & Outlets
- Currency: Euro
- Language: Spanish, Mallorquin (a dialect of Catalan), & English (widely spoken)
- Outlet: Type F (I recommend this travel plug adapter)
Editor’s Note: Mallorca Itinerary 7 Days
This 7 to 10-Day Mallorca itinerary is broken out into three parts: time spent on the east side of the island in Santanyi and time spent on the west side in Deiá and Valldemossa, then ending in the city of Palma de Mallorca.
- Day 1: Arrive in Mallorca, Drive to Santanyi
- Day 2: Santanyi & Beaches
- Day 3: Cala Figuera & Nearby
- Day 4: Drive to West Side, Valldemossa & Deia
- Day 5: Deia, Soller, & Fornalutx
- Day 6: A Slow Beach Day
- Day 7: To Palma
- For 8-10 Days: Add Palma or Formentor for 2 Nights
Day 1: Arrive in Mallorca and Drive to Santanyi
Arriving in Mallorca
When you arrive in Mallorca, the first thing I would do is pick up your rental car. It is the easiest place with the most inventory.
Rental Car Tip: We use Discover Cars for our rental cars in Europe, choose full coverage insurance, and opt for trusted companies like Alamo, Hertz, or Sixt. Renting a car and driving in Mallorca is quite easy. Book your car with Discover Cars here.
Driving in Mallorca is quite laidback on the freeways, small towns go slow, and watch for local-only zones (mostly in Palma). From Palma Airport, you’ll drive 40 minutes to Santanyi.
Where to Stay in Santanyi
Pre-book your hotel in advance in Santanyi, one of the best bases for exploring the eastern side of Mallorca. The town is compact with lots of restaurants and quite walkable, which is why I love it as a home base. In town, you have the luxury adults-only property, Can Ferrereta, which is all things design and elegance. S’Hotelet de Santanyi is a charming boutique hotel and Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat is a good countryside stay.
Travel Tip: If you want to be close to Santanyi but not right in it, we stayed in an Airbnb in the smaller village of Ses Salines (10 minutes away) for 6 weeks. Staying in town in a vacation rental is another option.
Santanyi
Get settled in the town of Santanyi. It’s a bustling market village that is well known for its Wednesday and Saturday that draws in thousands of people. The town itself is walkable, with charming streets lined with boutiques, restaurants, and terraces.
The summer months in Santanyi are full of life, so plan for an early start if you want to beat the crowds or enjoy a quiet walk. If you’re looking for stores, stop by my personal favorite of Mimar Lifestyle (home goods), Valle Trufa (gourmet grocery), Flor de Sal d’Es Trenc (artisanal local salt), Es Taller Mallorca, Artesania (glass shop).
For your first evening, if you want something casual I would grab a last-minute reservation at East 26. Es Cantonet is my choice for a more elevated take on Mallorcan food.
Read: The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Santanyí, Mallorca
Day 2: Santanyi and Beaches
A Beach Day Near Santanyi
This day is all about hitting the most amazing beaches that are nearby to Santanyi. You’ll want an early start as parking does fill up and will be helpful to arrive before the heat of the day. I would personally opt to eat breakfast at the hotel for ease.
When it comes to which are the best Mallorca beaches to visit, a lot comes down to preference of style and access. Many of the beautiful beaches you have to hike to may be smaller in size. I’m going to recommend (in order) which beaches I would check out on this day.
Cala s’Almunia and Calo del Moro
I would start at Cala s’Almunia, where you’ll have to park in this lot, which is about a 20-minute walk away to access. It’s worth it to access these two spots that are side by side. Cala s’Almunia is this charming inlet with old homes and turquoise water. Know that there is no sand here, and it’s only a rocky cala to swim in and sunbathe.
Next to it, walk the 5 minutes over to Calo del Moro, one of the most famous small beaches in Mallorca. The water here is breathtaking, and it’s so picturesque. I’d budget 2-4 hours to do both of these together.
Cala Santanyi
For lunchtime, Cala Santanyi is a nice flat beach to access with a large parking lot. Several restaurants line it from the hotels, so you can grab an easy late lunch here by the water.
Cala Llombards
My favorite beach for the end of the day is Cala Llombards. Parking is always a hassle, but you’ll eventually get a spot. There is a beach bar that sells mostly drinks and small snacks. The swimming is nice here, the beach is smaller, but lots of space to sunbathe on the sides.
A Memorable Dinner
For dinner this evening, call in at least a week or two in advance to Casa Manolo. An institution for fresh seafood in the small town of Ses Salines. This is my number one favorite restaurant in all of Mallorca, and have eaten here a dozen times. What to order? Fresh fish baked in salt, fileted tableside. Don’t skip the fried artichoke, local aioli, and the squid cooked in its own ink.
Day 3: Cala Figuera & Nearby
A Late Morning in Cala Figuera
Begin your day with a short 20-minute drive out to Cala Figuera. This idyllic fishing village with a lovely port and quaint walk is worth blocking in a few hours. I would come late morning, go for a stroll along the port, and enjoy the views.
The town itself doesn’t necessarily have a lot going on, so it’s a good spot to take it easy. One highlight is lunch at Bon Bar. A lively bar and restaurant that sits above the port, looking out with a beautiful view. It’s the spot to order the catch of the day and enjoy a leisurely lunch.
Read: How to Visit Cala Figuera
Afternoon in Mondrago National Park
For the afternoon, make the drive to Mondrago National Park. It’s always busy but I also don’t hear a lot of people talk about it as much as the other beaches. A set of 3 beaches inside a national park, there is always ample parking here.
My favorite of the beaches is Cala S’Amarador, a long curved beach with small waves and turquoise waters. It’s truly just a gem of a spot to kick back for the afternoon. The beach bar has chairs for rent with shade or bring your own gear.
Dinner in Santanyi
For your final night in Santanyi, choose one of the terraced restaurants in the main square or book at Restaurant Laudet. On the Michelin Guide, this restaurant is set in an old Mallorcan home and serves an excellent set menu with lovely local dishes.
Day 4: Drive to the West Side, Valldemossa & Deiá
Drive to Valldemossa
In the morning, make the drive to the western side of Mallorca. You’ll begin ascending into the Tramuntana Mountains, (Serra de Tramuntana) a mountain range that is the northern backbone of the island. Your first stop is the quaint village of Valldemossa.
Valldemossa has to be one of the most charming cobblestone mountain villages in Mallorca. It draws in many visitors, which is why I recommend arriving by 10 am if you can. You can park at this parking lot if space is available that will follow the pedestrian-only town’s footsteps.
In Valldemossa, some of the highlights include soaking in the charm of the village on foot. I recommend trying an ensaimadas at Forn i Pastisseria Ca’n Molinas when you pass it. Some other popular spots to visit are Palace of King Sancho, Carthusian Monastery, and the Frédéric Chopin and George Sand Museum.
There’s a lot to do, so book in at least 3-4 hours to enjoy it all. For lunch, Es Taller Valldemossa is my go-to spot or try Es Rosquissar Bar.
Stay in Deiá
For the western side of the island, my preferred base for exploring is the quaint town of Deiá. It’s all things Mallorcan charm, close to the sea, and just postcard-perfect. There is a range of accommodations to choose from here, but also limited. Some noteworthy hotels are also available in Valldemossa for consideration (not a bad base either) as well as up into Soller another 15 minutes.
Best Hotels in Deiá
- Belmond La Residencia, for the best luxury hotel
- Es Moli, for the best design for dollar hotel
- Hotel d’Es Puig, for the best budget-friendly stay
Best Nearby Hotels
- Hotel Valldemossa, for a boutique design stay
- Hotel Sa Vall, for the best countryside stay (near Valldemossa)
- Ca’s Xorc Luxury Retreat, for the best adults-only hotel (near Soller)
Deiá Evening
After getting settled into your new accommodations, I would make my way for a sunset stroll into the village of Deiá. Peruse its alleyways, stop by the boutiques on the main street, and make the climb to the Sant Joan de Deià church for the views.
For dinner, I would highly recommend an advance reservation at the chic Restaurant Nama. An Asian-fusion restaurant with local ingredients, this is in my top 10 list for the island.
Read: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Valldemossa, Mallorca
Read: A Slow Travel Guide to Deiá, Mallorca
Day 5: Deiá, Sóller, and Fornalutx
Deiá Morning
Having the village to yourself is part of the treat of staying in Deiá. You’ll be there sans the crowds which makes for a lovely way to start the morning. Go for a stroll, and if you’re looking for a good coffee spot and pastry, head straight to de moniö.
Port de Soller Lunch
For late morning and lunch, head over the mountains and descend into Sóller. It’s good to know there are two distinctions: the Port de Sóller and the village of Sóller. The village is well worth a visit if you want to shop and see another sight.
For lunch, I would head out to the port for a seaside meal at Sa Barca or Kingfisher Restaurant. Get all things seafood, and enjoy a slow meal by the water.
Fornalutx Afternoon
After lunch, continue on to the mountain village of Fornalutx. It’s small and tucked away, and very popular with hikers who are making their final descent from the Tramuntana mountains. In the village, you’ll find a few boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
It’s one of the few villages that doesn’t feel entirely overrun yet with tourism, so be mindful when there. Go for a stroll, hang out in the Plaza de España Square, and get an afternoon drink or snack at Es Turó.
Memorable Dinner in Deia
For tonight’s dinner, I would try hard to snag a reservation at La Residencia’s El Olivo. It’s one of the most exquisite fine dining experiences on the island, requiring an advance reservation. The olive tree-lined terrace showcases the best of Mallorca’s cuisine in an elevated setting.
If you can’t get in there, my next hack is to walk in and see if you can eat at Restaurant Miró which has an equally lovely view and menu.
Read: The Ultimate Travel Guide to Fornalutx, Mallorca
Day 6: A Slow Beach Day
A Cala Deiá Day
Just over the hill from the village is the very famous Cala Deiá. And while it’s not a sandy beach in Mallorca, it is well known for locals and visitors to sit out and bathe in the rocks.
It’s one of my favorite coves on the island, feels like a bit of a taste of the past. The downside is that it is always busy, so my recommendation is to drive down early and get a parking spot when you can. You’ll set up on the rocks and do as everyone else does on the Balearic islands — sunbathe.
One of the big draws to this cala is two restaurants, one more popular than the other. It’s Ca’s Patró March and often referred to as the hardest res to get on the island. I disagree, and I’ll tell you why (I’ve never made an advanced reservation).
I simply show up in the cala around 9 am, and when the staff arrives to start opening the restaurant at lunch, I stroll over. I ask if they have a reservation for lunch that day and typically can get in at some point. Of course, if you can get a reservation in advance, do so, it just takes some time and luck.
Further Afield
When it comes to venturing out further afield, there are a few places you could consider for a day trip. Especially if your trip is coming to an end (or add it to the next part of the itinerary).
The places I would add to this afternoon or even do a full-day trip to are:
- Sa Calobra, for its beaches and Torrent de Pareis
- Port d’Andratx, for a port village and beaches
- Cala Banyalbufar, for a memorable cala
Day 7: To Palma
A Day in Palma Before Departing
On your departing day if this is the end, make the drive to Palma. It’s worth stopping into the main city for one day to see a few of the sights. I highly recommend parking in a secure parking lot if you do have your luggage with you, so keep this in mind.
For your time in Palma, I have curated down the things I would not miss in the city:
- Mercat de l’Olivar, stop into the food hall, head to the back to Ostras bar, and try it all
- Can Joan de s’Aigo, the spot to try ensaimadas that are made with lard and their sipping chocolate
- La Rosa Vermutería, the best vermouth and tapas bar
- GORDIOLA, for all things handmade with glass
- Palma Cathedral, see outside and book a skip-the-line ticket
Read: Best Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca: City Guide
Extending to a 10-Day Mallorca Itinerary
Option 1: Palma de Mallorca — 2 Nights
If you have two more nights and are craving time in more of a city experience, then staying in Palma is for you. I put off staying in Palma for the last trips and finally did it, and loved it. There’s a lot to do (see guide), like a stroll along the Paseo Maritimo or a visit to Joan Miró’s workshop, where he painted and sculpted.
I would book in at either Hotel Antigua Palma or Sant Francesc Hotel Singular for your time, both are incredible and well-located.
Option 2: Formentor and Pollença — 2 Nights
If you’re craving more beach time, head further north towards the Port de Pollença. This northern cap is home to several incredible things to do like the village of Pollença, Cap de Formentor, and Platja de Formentor (one of my favorite beaches on the island).
I would consider basing yourself in the village of Pollença, nearby in the countryside, or looking at one of the seaside hotels. Here are a few recommendations:
- Son Brull, for the best-elevated stay in Pollença countryside
- Mon Boutique, for the best design for dollar stay
- Can Aulí, for the best adults-only stay
- The Lodge Mallorca, for the best luxury stay in Sa Pobla countryside
- Four Seasons Formentor, for the best luxury seaside stay
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