# Mallorca: map, what to do and when to go

Palma, Tramuntana villages and separate days for the caves and sea.

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## Direct answer
- **Mallorca: How many days should I allow?** I would allow at least four days for this selection, sleeping in Palma: one for the capital, another for Sóller and the port, one for Valldemossa with Deià when logistics allow, and another for Drach and Porto Cristo.
- **Mallorca: Which Palma area works as a base?** Palma, old centre and around Plaça d’Espanya.
- **Mallorca: How do I get from the airport?** Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the air gateway.

## Palma, cathedral and old centre
Settle into Palma. Visit the cathedral at the confirmed time; if arriving late or on a day without tourist visits, reschedule this commitment for another period in the capital. If choosing the terraces, check the stair route, restriction to those over 9, and requirement for identification and one adult per minor under 18, as well as the health conditions and reservation specific to this option.
- Castell de Bellver
- Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma
- Palau Reial de l’Almudaina
- La Llotja
- Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
- Valldemossa, urban centre

## Sóller and the port by train and tram
Leave from Ferrocarril de Sóller’s own Palma station with outward and return times chosen. The train takes about an hour; do not confuse its ticket office with TIB trains.
- Ferrocarril de Sóller
- Sa Calobra
- Sóller, historic centre
- Port de Sóller

## Valldemossa and a Tramuntana choice
Travel to Valldemossa by TIB 203 bus or car. Check the current stop and timetable before leaving. Dedicate the morning to the village and Cartoixa within opening hours.
- Cartoixa de Valldemossa
- Deià

## Cuevas del Drach and Porto Cristo
Reserve a Cuevas del Drach session compatible with transport. By car, the Palma–Porto Cristo route reference is about 65 km and an hour, without a traffic guarantee; on TIB 401, check duration, stop and the final stretch to the caves.
- Cuevas del Drach

## Catedral de Mallorca
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-catedral-de-mallorca
Palma de Maiorca · One to two hours
La Seu dominates Palma’s waterfront and introduces Gothic architecture and later interventions. The ordinary visit and the terrace option are different. In 2026, the terraces operate from March to November and are limited to those over 9; minors must prove their age with official identification and have one adult for each person under 18. The route requires stairs and is not permitted for people with reduced mobility, vertigo, claustrophobia or cardiorespiratory conditions, according to the operator’s rules. Check the full conditions and opening times before buying; these terrace restrictions do not define ordinary cathedral access. Religious services take priority over tourist visits.
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## Castell de Bellver
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-castell-de-bellver
Palma de Maiorca · One to two hours
The elevated castle offers a reading of the bay and city, as well as the building’s architecture and history. Travel and the climb deserve their own time: do not treat it as next door to the cathedral. Check opening and access through the municipal channel, especially during events.
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## Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-es-baluard-museu-d-art
One to two hours
The museum beside the old wall adds modern and contemporary art to the urban outing. Its collection and exhibitions should guide the visit alongside the external views. In the current information consulted, the museum closes on Mondays; opening hours for the cultural complex are not the same as for the galleries.
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## Ferrocarril de Sóller
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-ferrocarril-de-soller
Maiorca · One to two hours
The historic line crosses the mountains between Palma and Sóller. The railway route is 27 km and the published timetable allows about an hour on the train; the whole programme needs time for the town, lunch and any tram trip to the port. The tourist ticket is separate and should not be confused with TIB rail transport.
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## Cartoixa de Valldemossa
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-cartoixa-de-valldemossa
Valldemossa · One to two hours
The former religious and palatial complex helps explain the village, with spaces and collections determined by the ticket bought. Its association with Chopin and George Sand matters, but the Cel·la de Chopin visit has its own channel and ticket office. Check what is included rather than buying in expectation of automatic access to every space.
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## Deià
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-deia
Serra de Tramuntana · One to two hours
The village on the Tramuntana slopes is worth visiting for its setting between mountains, terraces and coast, and its links with artists. Walk through the centre respecting properties and stop for a meal. Descending to a cove is another route, with effort, parking and return needing planning; it is not automatically part of a stop in the centre.
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## Cuevas del Drach
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-cuevas-del-drach
Manacor · One to two hours
In Porto Cristo, the visit follows the caves and includes a concert on Lake Martel. Admission includes the option of crossing this stretch by boat or continuing on foot, with no supplement according to the operator. Allow about an hour inside, with steps and potentially slippery flooring. Buy the desired session and do not confuse the site with the Hams caves. The route is not accessible to wheelchairs or pushchairs according to the operator. The operator advises against the visit for people with coronary insufficiency or claustrophobia. If you have a health condition, consult your doctor and tell the staff before entering.
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## Parc Natural de Mondragó
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-parc-natural-de-mondrago
Santanyí · Half a day or more
In the Santanyí area, it combines beaches, wetlands, coastal vegetation and traces of former farming. Marked paths help reveal more than sand; the park lists routes from 15 to 60 minutes. Use designated access and parking and respect dunes, protected areas and properties.
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## Far de Formentor
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-far-de-formentor
Pollença · One to two hours
The peninsula extends the Tramuntana into the island’s north. Its interest lies in panoramas and the relationship between road, coast and terrain. In 2026, restrictions operate from 15 May to 18 October, from 10 am to 10 pm, with conditions differing by section. Check the regulations and line 334; entering early does not authorise continued driving in the lighthouse section after the restriction begins.
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## Pol·lèntia
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-pol-lentia
Alcúdia · One to two hours
The Roman site is beside Alcúdia, in a different island sector from Palma. It is a choice for adding archaeology in the north and combining the visit with the walled centre, respecting site and museum hours. Do not confuse ancient Pol·lèntia with the present municipality of Pollença.
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## Palau Reial de l’Almudaina
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-palau-reial-de-l-almudaina
Palma de Maiorca · One to two hours
Beside the cathedral, the palace preserves the overlap of the Islamic fortification and the residence of Mallorca’s kings. Courtyards, chapel and rooms offer a reading of political power complementing the religious visit. It is a monument with its own ticket and calendar, managed by Patrimonio Nacional; ceremonies may change access. Choose interiors according to available time and check partial-opening notices. Proximity to the cathedral does not mean a combined ticket or make it possible to schedule all Palma interiors without breaks.
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## La Llotja
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-la-llotja
Palma de Maiorca · Up to half an hour
Palma’s former merchant exchange, built in Gothic style in the first half of the 15th century, is the work of Guillem Sagrera. Observe the facade and the building’s relationship with the square while walking through this part of the centre. To enter, check the programme and opening conditions for the date: the square, restaurant tables and monument interior have different uses. It can fit as a passing stop in the urban walk without requiring another long visit.
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## Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-fundacio-pilar-i-joan-miro-a
Cala Major · One to two hours
The complex associated with Joan Miró includes the Taller Sert and Son Boter workspaces and the exhibition building. Here you can explore the relationship between Miró’s work and the places where he created it, offering a different experience from Es Baluard. In October 2026, the Fundació reported Son Boter temporarily closed for rehabilitation; do not count on access to that studio during the closure. It lies outside the immediate cathedral circuit: check transport, calendar and which spaces will be accessible. Choose a separate period or replace another museum, preserving travel and break time rather than adding it at the end of an already full day.
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## Santuari de Lluc
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-santuari-de-lluc
Escorca · One to two hours
In Escorca, within the Tramuntana, Lluc brings together a sanctuary, hospitality spaces and a museum. It is a centre of pilgrimage and Mallorcan identity, accessed through Plaça dels Pelegrins. The visit deserves time for the ensemble and its landscape, respecting religious use. Check museum opening and any choir appearances separately; do not treat a ceremony as a guaranteed show. Plan a separate mountain day with outward travel, meals and return, without adding every beach and village on the way.
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## Sa Calobra
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-sa-calobra
Escorca · Half a day or more
Arrival at this part of the Escorca coast follows a winding road or depends on a boat service whose operation must be confirmed. Allow a landscape day with room for travel, parking or boarding, and return. Sa Calobra’s small coast and the Torrent de Pareis mouth do not have the logistics of an urban Palma beach. Avoid attaching them as an obligation to the Sóller train outing; wind, sea and road traffic may change the choice.
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## Torrent de Pareis, river mouth
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-torrent-de-pareis-foz
Escorca · One to two hours
The gorge reaches the sea between great rock walls in the Sa Calobra sector. This entry proposes seeing the landscape at the mouth, with planned coastal access and attention to weather and local notices. This differs from descending the canyon from the mountains, an activity requiring assessment of terrain, water, fitness and equipment. Do not enter the streambed impulsively to extend the visit. Check conditions even for the short outing; a dry-looking section does not guarantee safety farther ahead.
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## Sóller, historic centre
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-soller-centro-historico
Serra de Tramuntana · One to two hours
After arriving by train, allow time for Sóller’s streets and squares in the Tramuntana valley. Walking the urban centre and having lunch there reveals the destination beyond its historic vehicle. The port is in another sector and requires the corresponding trip, by tram or another chosen means. Check the return time before sitting down to a long meal; do not use apparent map proximity to add a mountain hike or another coast to the same day.
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## Port de Sóller
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-port-de-soller
Sóller · One to two hours
Port de Sóller’s bay and waterfront add a maritime landscape to the valley day. After the tram, walk along the promenade and choose a pause without occupying boarding access. If you want to enter the water, assess conditions and signs; a port stop does not guarantee bathing time. Check the tram and train return, or the bus alternative with its own ticket. A boat to Sa Calobra is another programme, with operation and duration to consider separately.
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## Valldemossa, urban centre
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-valldemossa-nucleo-urbano
Serra de Tramuntana · One to two hours
The village streets and hillside setting deserve time beyond the Cartoixa spaces. Walk through the centre, pause and observe the relationship between houses, paths and the Tramuntana landscape. Monument access does not include other interiors or homes. Uneven surfaces and gradients must enter the route choice. If the visit fills the day, stay in Valldemossa and leave Deià for another time, without turning the return bus into a race.
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## Alcúdia, walled centre
https://nilopelomundo.com/en/place/mallorca/#g-lugar-alcudia-centro-amuralhado
Raiguer · One to two hours
Alcúdia’s historic core preserves walls, gates and streets that can be explored on a day dedicated to the north. Observe the medieval entrances and walk the centre before choosing the archaeological visit to Pol·lèntia, a different place with its own opening. Public streets and any interiors do not have the same access. Also check which wall sections are open and suitable for the group, without assuming the whole perimeter can be walked along the top.
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**Mallorca: How many days should I allow?**
I would allow at least four days for this selection, sleeping in Palma: one for the capital, another for Sóller and the port, one for Valldemossa with Deià when logistics allow, and another for Drach and Porto Cristo. Five days are ideal if the trip also calls for beaches and Mondragó paths, with a separate day for the southeast. The north, with Alcúdia and Formentor, requires more time or replacement of one of these sectors. For those mainly wishing to rest beside the sea, I would change the base and choose fewer journeys.

**Mallorca: Which Palma area works as a base?**
Palma, old centre and around Plaça d’Espanya. It is the standard base for the four days: it allows enjoying the capital and reaching bus and train departures. Check car and luggage access in the old centre, noise and the actual distance to the station. Santa Catalina, Palma. It is near the Es Baluard sector and waterfront, but not beside Estació Intermodal. Night noise and travel with luggage should enter the choice.

**Mallorca: How do I get from the airport?**
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is the air gateway. Aena identifies EMT line A1 as a connection with Palma; check the appropriate stop for your hotel and the separate airport fare. Other airport lines serve island sectors according to operations. Do not assume every bus goes to the old centre or arrives at your room’s door.

**Mallorca: How do I pay for public transport?**
EMT serves Palma’s urban network; TIB brings together interurban buses, trains and metro. On TIB, current guidance allows using a bank card by validating on entry and exit, always with the same card and device. On buses, a group of up to five people validates once per passenger on entry and once for the group on exit, according to TIB instructions. Free travel with local cards does not mean free travel for every visitor.

**Mallorca: Can I take the outings without a car?**
The tourist train links Palma with Sóller and the tram continues to the port, with its own ticket. TIB line 203 serves the Valldemossa and Deià axis; check the day’s route and stop. The seat-reservation service announced in 2026 was directed at holders of specific local cards, not a promise of reserved seats for every tourist. TIB line 401 connects Palma and Porto Cristo through the interior. For Cuevas del Drach, choose the stop and final stretch before buying the session. A hire car makes combining some sectors and beaches easier, but brings parking, restricted-access areas and winding roads. The first day’s urban itinerary needs no car.

**Mallorca: What is the Cuevas del Drach visit like and what does it cost?**
In Porto Cristo, the visit follows the caves and includes a concert on Lake Martel. Admission includes the option of crossing this stretch by boat or continuing on foot, with no supplement according to the operator. Allow about an hour inside, with steps and potentially slippery flooring. Buy the desired session and do not confuse the site with the Hams caves. The route is not accessible to wheelchairs or pushchairs according to the operator. The operator advises against the visit for people with coronary insufficiency or claustrophobia. If you have a health condition, consult your doctor and tell the staff before entering. In the 16/10/2026 consultation, ages 13 and over paid €18.50 online or €19.50 at the ticket office; ages 3 to 12 paid €11.50 or €12.50, and ages 0 to 2 entered free. The concert and lake-crossing option are included.

**Mallorca: Do the cathedral and terraces have the same conditions?**
La Seu dominates Palma’s waterfront and introduces Gothic architecture and later interventions. The ordinary visit and the terrace option are different. In 2026, the terraces operate from March to November and are limited to those over 9; minors must prove their age with official identification and have one adult for each person under 18. The route requires stairs and is not permitted for people with reduced mobility, vertigo, claustrophobia or cardiorespiratory conditions, according to the operator’s rules. Check the full conditions and opening times before buying; these terrace restrictions do not define ordinary cathedral access. Religious services take priority over tourist visits.

**Mallorca: Can I drive to Formentor lighthouse?**
The peninsula extends the Tramuntana into the island’s north. Its interest lies in panoramas and the relationship between road, coast and terrain. In 2026, restrictions operate from 15 May to 18 October, from 10 am to 10 pm, with conditions differing by section. Check the regulations and line 334; entering early does not authorise continued driving in the lighthouse section after the restriction begins. In the restriction season, plan line 334 and check both regulated sections. Do not rely on driving to the lighthouse and returning after the prohibition begins; the rule may prevent travel in both directions. Check the period for the specific year before leaving Palma.

**Mallorca: When should I travel to combine city and coast?**
May, June, September and October favour combining city, mountains and coast, without guaranteeing sea bathing or dry weather. July and August concentrate heat and demand. In April, adapt Palma and a Tramuntana choice to rain, wind and terrain, checking seasonal connections; city or caves can replace the beach. In the cooler season, confirm tourist operations and restaurants without assuming summer services. Walks require forecasts and effort assessment in any month.

**Mallorca: How does the accommodation tax work?**
Accommodation may charge the tourist-stay tax according to category, period and stay conditions; those under 16 are exempt. Ask the property for the applicable calculation, including any reductions and taxes, rather than adding a fixed charge to every room.

**Mallorca: Can I visit all the Miró spaces?**
The complex associated with Joan Miró includes the Taller Sert and Son Boter workspaces and the exhibition building. Here you can explore the relationship between Miró’s work and the places where he created it, offering a different experience from Es Baluard. In October 2026, the Fundació reported Son Boter temporarily closed for rehabilitation; do not count on access to that studio during the closure. It lies outside the immediate cathedral circuit: check transport, calendar and which spaces will be accessible. Choose a separate period or replace another museum, preserving travel and break time rather than adding it at the end of an already full day.


## In the Nilo app
- Plan these 4 days on the map: https://nilopelomundo.com/en/app/guide/mallorca/?utm_source=llm&utm_medium=markdown&utm_content=door-itinerary
- Mark your hotel on the map: https://nilopelomundo.com/en/app/map/mallorca/?utm_source=llm&utm_medium=markdown&utm_content=door-stay

## Full editorial guide (Portuguese)
https://nilopelomundo.com/llm/mallorca.md