Itinerary
What to See in Mallorca in 1 Week
A seven-day driving tour around the island: Palma, the Serra de Tramuntana, the north, Llevant, the southern coves and the west coast.
A week lets you see the whole island without rushing. The first day is Palma on foot. After that, explore a different area each day and return to sleep in Palma or wherever you are staying: the mountains from Valldemossa to Sóller, the north with Formentor, the high mountains of Sa Calobra and Lluc, Llevant with the Coves del Drach, the southeast coves with Es Trenc and the west coast from Andratx to Banyalbufar.
Before you go
- Hire a car from the second day. No drive takes more than an hour and a quarter, so you can always sleep in Palma.
- Plan your days around the calendar: Palma is best from Tuesday to Saturday (Es Baluard is closed on Mondays and the Mercat de l'Olivar on Sundays), and the mountains are never good on a Sunday (Son Marroig is closed, as is Chopin's cell from November to March). There are markets on Tuesdays and Sundays in Alcúdia, on Tuesdays in Artà, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Santanyí.
- In summer, daytime car access to the Formentor lighthouse is restricted: there is a shuttle bus from Port de Pollença and Alcúdia.
- Book a time slot for the Coves del Drach: in winter there are only four tours a day.
- The mountain roads are winding and full of cyclists during peak season: drive carefully.
Day 1
Palma: The Cathedral, the Old Town and the Sea
The day at a glance
- 10:001. Mallorca Cathedral (La Seu)
- 11:302. Banys Àrabs and the Sa Calatrava Neighbourhood
- 12:153. Basílica de Sant Francesc
- 12:504. Plaça de Cort and Plaça Major
- 13:305. Mercat de l'Olivar
- 15:006. Modernism: Gran Hotel and Plaça del Mercat
- 15:457. Passeig del Born and Sa Llotja
- 16:308. Es Baluard
- At sunset9. Santa Catalina Neighbourhood
Day 1 · Morning
1. Mallorca Cathedral (La Seu)
Paid entry
Plaça de la Seu
10:00 · 1 h 15 min
Best to book a timed ticket
Gothic by the sea: Jaume I ordered its construction after conquering the island in 1229, and its main rose window is one of the largest in the Gothic world. Inside, you'll find two unexpected signatures: Gaudí, who renovated the presbytery in the early 20th century, and Miquel Barceló, who covered the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament in ceramics.
Tip: Arrive via the Parc de la Mar: the lake offers the classic photo of the cathedral above the city walls. Visiting hours change depending on the season and the day, so check the timetable on their website before you go. Next door is the Palau de l'Almudaina, the former royal palace.
Next stop: 6 min walk (0.4 km)
2. Banys Àrabs and the Sa Calatrava Neighbourhood
Streets free; Banys Àrabs, paid entry
Carrer de Can Serra, 7
11:30 · 40 min
Sa Calatrava is the oldest corner of Palma: narrow streets, courtyards and convents built right against the city wall. The Banys Àrabs are one of the few remaining traces of the Muslim Madina Mayurqa, featuring a domed room with horseshoe arches surrounded by a garden.
Tip: Climb up to the city wall via the Dalt Murada promenade to see the bay and the cathedral from above. The Banys Àrabs are small: 15 minutes is enough.
Next stop: 5 min walk (0.3 km)
3. Basílica de Sant Francesc
Paid entry
Plaça de Sant Francesc, 7
12:15 · 30 min
A 13th and 14th-century Gothic church with one of the most beautiful cloisters in the city. Inside is the tomb of Ramon Llull, the great Mallorcan thinker, and in the square stands the statue of Fray Junípero Serra, the friar from Petra who founded the California missions.
Tip: The cloister requires a ticket; the facade and the square are free to see. If you are short on time, just take a quick look at the cloister and move on.
Next stop: 5 min walk (0.3 km)
Day 1 · Midday
4. Plaça de Cort and Plaça Major
Free
Plaça de Cort
12:50 · 30 min
In Cort you will find the Town Hall, with its carved wooden eaves, and in front of it, a centuries-old olive tree with a twisted trunk that is one of the most photographed trees in Palma. Two minutes away, in Plaça Marquès del Palmer, Can Forteza Rey showcases the city's wildest Modernist architecture, featuring faces and a ceramic dragon. The arcaded Plaça Major is the classic traditional square.
Tip: Look up: on Colom and Jaume II streets, there are Modernist facades and glass-enclosed balconies on almost every corner.
Next stop: 9 min walk (0.7 km)
5. Mercat de l'Olivar
Free entry
Plaça de l'Olivar, 4
13:30 · 1 h 15 min
The largest market in Palma: fresh fish from the exchange, sobrasada, cheeses, ensaimadas and local island fruit. Its tapas bars are the simplest and most authentic place to eat in the centre.
Tip: Closed on Sundays. From Monday to Friday it opens from 7:00 to 14:30 (some stalls stay open in the afternoon), on Saturdays until 15:00, and the food court is open from Monday to Saturday until 16:00.
Next stop: 8 min walk (0.6 km)
Day 1 · Afternoon
6. Modernism: Gran Hotel and Plaça del Mercat
Free
Plaça de Weyler, 3
15:00 · 30 min
The Gran Hotel, designed by Domènech i Montaner (1903), was the island's first major luxury hotel and is now CaixaForum, hosting temporary exhibitions. Opposite, the Forn des Teatre retains its wooden facade, and in Plaça del Mercat you can see the twin houses of Can Casasayas, with their undulating facades.
Tip: From here, walk down La Rambla or Carrer de la Unió to the Born.
Next stop: 11 min walk (0.8 km)
7. Passeig del Born and Sa Llotja
Free
Plaça de la Llotja
15:45 · 45 min
The Born is Palma's living room: a promenade lined with plane trees, benches and mansions leading down to the sea. At the end stands Sa Llotja, the old 15th-century merchants' exchange designed by Guillem Sagrera: it features corner towers and, inside, spiral columns that open up like palm trees.
Tip: The interior of Sa Llotja is only open during exhibitions: if the doors are open, go inside. The surrounding neighbourhood is full of pedestrian streets perfect for a wander.
Next stop: 5 min walk (0.4 km)
8. Es Baluard
6 €
Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 10
16:30 · 1 h 15 min
Palma's contemporary art museum, housed inside a Renaissance bastion of the city wall. The collection features Miró, Picasso and Barceló, but the best part is the building itself: terraces over the bay with views of the Cathedral, the port and Bellver Castle.
Tip: Closed on Mondays. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. On Fridays, it is pay-what-you-wish. In winter, at this time you will catch the sunset from the terraces.
Next stop: 9 min walk (0.7 km)
Day 1 · Sunset and night
9. Santa Catalina Neighbourhood
Free
Mercat de Santa Catalina
At sunset · As long as you like
The old fishermen and sailors' neighbourhood, just outside the city walls, is now the liveliest spot for dinner: streets of low houses, its market and, just a stone's throw away, the Es Jonquet windmills overlooking the port.
Tip: For dinner, the neighbourhood has everything within a few streets; book ahead if it is the weekend. The Es Jonquet windmills are five minutes away and offer great views of the port at night.
Day 2
Serra de Tramuntana: Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller
It is a 25-minute drive from Palma to Valldemossa. Afterwards, the coastal road (Ma-10) winds through pines and cliffs: it is very curvy, so expect to drive slowly.
The day at a glance
Day 2 · Morning
1. Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa and Chopin's Cell
Chopin's Cell: 4 €
Plaça de la Cartoixa, Valldemossa
10:00 · 1 h 15 min
Frédéric Chopin and George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839 here, in cells of the old monastery that she wrote about in "A Winter in Majorca". The cell still has the Mallorcan piano he used to compose his preludes, and the garden offers views across the whole valley.
Tip: Chopin's cell and the Charterhouse museum require separate tickets. In November, the cell is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:30; it only opens on Sundays from April to October.
Next stop: 4 min walk (0.3 km)
2. The Streets of Valldemossa
Free
Carrer de la Rectoria, Valldemossa
11:30 · 45 min
Cobbled streets, potted plants at every door and stone houses with green shutters. Almost all the facades feature a tile of Santa Catalina Thomàs, the town's patron saint, whose birthplace can be seen on Carrer de la Rectoria.
Tip: Try a coca de patata, the town's traditional sweet pastry. If you are driving, leave your car in the car parks at the entrance: the centre is pedestrianised.
Next stop: 11 min drive (7.1 km)
3. Son Marroig and Sa Foradada
4 €
Carretera Ma-10, Deià
12:30 · 45 min
The former home of Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria, the nobleman who fell in love with this coastline in the 19th century. Its white marble pavilion looks out over Sa Foradada, a rocky peninsula with a huge hole: one of the island's most famous views.
Tip: Open Monday to Saturday. If you just want the view, the pavilion and viewpoint are on the estate grounds; half an hour is more than enough.
Next stop: 6 min drive (3.7 km)
Day 2 · Midday
4. Deià
Free
Deià
13:30 · 1 h 30 min
A stone village clinging to the mountainside that has attracted writers and painters for a century. At the top are the church and the small cemetery where the poet Robert Graves is buried, overlooking the sea. His house, at the entrance to the village, is open to visitors.
Tip: Have lunch here and then walk up to the church: it is a five-minute uphill stroll. Cala Deià is down below, about a 30-minute walk along a path through olive groves.
Next stop: 16 min drive (11 km)
Day 2 · Afternoon
5. Sóller
Free
Plaça de la Constitució, Sóller
15:45 · 1 h
The valley of oranges. In the main square, the Sant Bartomeu Church and the Banco de Sóller boast modernist facades by Joan Rubió, a disciple of Gaudí. The wooden tram runs through the square and, just a short walk away, the historic train arrives from Palma.
Tip: Without a car, the Sóller train leaves from Palma and takes 1 hour; a single ticket costs 23 € (30 € return). In winter there are few departures a day: check the timetable on their website. Try an ice cream or some fresh orange juice from the valley.
Next stop: 9 min drive (5.4 km) or the historic tram from the square (10 € each way)
Day 2 · Sunset and night
6. Port de Sóller
Free
Passeig de Es Través, Port de Sóller
At sunset · As long as you like
An almost perfectly round bay, enclosed by mountains, with a waterfront promenade and fishing boats. At sunset, the sun dips below the mouth of the harbour.
Tip: For the best view, drive or walk up to the Cap Gros lighthouse, overlooking the harbour mouth. If you are heading back to Palma at night, the Sóller tunnel saves you driving over the mountain pass.
Day 3
The North: Alcúdia, Pollença and Formentor
It is a 50-minute drive from Palma to Alcúdia on the motorway. The day ends at Cape Formentor: check the note beforehand about car access during the summer.
The day at a glance
Day 3 · Morning
1. Alcúdia and its City Walls
Free
Porta del Moll, Alcúdia
9:30 · 1 h
An entire old town enclosed by 14th-century walls, featuring monumental gates and a walkable stretch of the battlements. Inside, cobbled streets with stately homes and the Church of Sant Jaume.
Tip: On Tuesday and Sunday mornings, there is a market in the town centre streets: a great atmosphere, but also more crowded. Park outside the walls.
Next stop: 11 min walk (0.8 km)
2. Pollentia, the Roman City
Paid entry
Avinguda dels Prínceps d'Espanya, Alcúdia
10:45 · 45 min
The remains of the island's main Roman city, founded in the 2nd century BC next to the Alcúdia walls: streets, houses, and a small theatre carved into the rock overlooking the bay.
Tip: Check opening times on their website: they change depending on the season. It is about a 10-minute walk from the walls.
Next stop: 17 min drive (12 km)
Day 3 · Midday
3. Pollença and the Calvari
Free
Carrer del Calvari, Pollença
12:00 · 1 h
From Plaça Major, a 365-step staircase lined with cypress trees climbs to a small chapel with views over the entire valley and Pollença Bay. Down below, the village preserves cobbled streets and a bridge of Roman origin.
Tip: On Sunday mornings, there is a market in Plaça Major. The climb is short but steep: take it easy and do not rush back down.
Next stop: 12 min drive (8.3 km)
4. Port de Pollença
Free
Passeig Voramar, Port de Pollença
13:30 · 1 h 15 min
A quiet, open bay with a pine-lined promenade along the water starting from the marina. The ideal spot for lunch before heading up to Formentor.
Tip: The Pine Walk, north of the port, is the prettiest stretch. If you visit in summer, the shuttle bus to Formentor departs from here.
Next stop: 8 min drive (5.8 km)
Day 3 · Afternoon
5. Mirador d'es Colomer
Free
Carretera Ma-2210, Pollença
15:15 · 30 min
Cliffs dropping over 200 metres into the sea, facing the Colomer islet. It is the first great viewpoint on the Formentor road and one of the most spectacular on the island.
Tip: Climb the stairs to the very top of the viewpoint. It is almost always windy: bring some warm clothing.
Next stop: 6 min drive (3.7 km)
6. Platja de Formentor
Free
Platja de Formentor
16:00 · 45 min
A long, narrow beach with pine trees reaching the sand and crystal-clear water, facing Pollença Bay. Next door is the Hotel Formentor, opened in 1929.
Tip: Out of season, it is almost empty and perfect for a stroll. In summer, it is best to arrive early: the car park fills up quickly.
Next stop: 15 min drive (11 km)
Day 3 · Sunset and night
7. Formentor Lighthouse
Free
Cap de Formentor
At sunset · 45 min
The road ends at the northernmost tip of the island, at an 1863 lighthouse over 200 metres above the sea. At sunset, the light falls over the mountains and the sea can be seen on both sides.
Tip: From 15 May to 18 October (2026 dates), between 10:00 and 22:00, the stretch to the lighthouse is closed to private cars, and the beach is only accessible while there is space in the car park. On these days, use the shuttle bus (line 334) from Port de Pollença or Alcúdia. Outside these dates, you can drive there.
Day 4
High Tramuntana: Fornalutx, Sa Calobra and Lluc
The day for mountain roads: through the Sóller tunnel, you reach Biniaraix in 35 minutes. Bring a full tank of petrol and, if you get travel sick, something for your stomach.
The day at a glance
Day 4 · Morning
1. Biniaraix
Free
Plaça de Biniaraix, Sóller
9:30 · 45 min
A stone hamlet surrounded by orange trees, just a stone's throw from Sóller. It is the gateway to the Barranc de Biniaraix, a cobbled pilgrim path that climbs through terraces and is one of the classic hikes in the mountain range.
Tip: If you enjoy walking, do the first stretch of the ravine and turn back: in half an hour you will see the best part. Wear shoes with good grip: the stones can be slippery.
Next stop: 3 min drive (1.8 km)
2. Fornalutx
Free
Plaça d'Espanya, Fornalutx
10:30 · 45 min
One of the most photogenic villages in Mallorca: golden stone houses, stairs instead of streets, and rooftops facing the Puig Major. Many houses still have hand-painted tiles under their eaves.
Tip: Park at the entrance and walk up. The best photos are taken from the upper part, next to the old washhouse.
Next stop: 6 min drive (4.4 km)
3. Mirador de Ses Barques
Free
Carretera Ma-10, Fornalutx
11:30 · 20 min
From here you can see the entire bay of Port de Sóller, with the valley of orange trees behind it. A short, must-do stop on the mountain road.
Tip: It is also the starting point for a trail down to the Sa Costera coast; for this itinerary, the view is enough.
Next stop: 19 min drive (15 km)
4. Gorg Blau Reservoir
Free
Carretera Ma-10, Escorca
12:15 · 20 min
A blue water reservoir between rock walls, at the foot of Puig Major, the island's highest peak. The road passes through the highest point of the mountain range and the landscape changes: stone, holm oaks, and silence.
Tip: Stop at the area next to the dam. From here, the turn-off to Sa Calobra is just a few minutes away.
Next stop: 20 min drive (14 km)
Day 4 · Midday
5. Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
Free
Sa Calobra, Escorca
13:00 · 2 h
The descent to Sa Calobra is Mallorca's most famous road: 12 kilometres of hairpin bends between rock walls, featuring a curve that loops under itself, the "nus de sa corbata". At the bottom, two tunnels carved into the rock lead on foot to the mouth of Torrent de Pareis, a canyon opening onto a pebble beach.
Tip: Eat down at the cove and walk through the tunnels: it takes about 10 minutes. Drive up and down patiently: during peak season there are coaches and you cannot overtake.
Next stop: 33 min drive (24 km)
Day 4 · Afternoon
6. Santuari de Lluc
Basilica, free entry; museum, paid entry
Plaça dels Peregrins, Escorca
15:45 · 1 h
The most important sanctuary on the island, set in a secluded mountain valley. It houses the Mare de Déu de Lluc, the patron saint of Mallorca, and features a boys' choir that has been singing here for centuries.
Tip: Walk along the path of the mysteries behind the sanctuary, among rocks and holm oaks. Return to Palma via Inca: about 50 minutes.
Day 5
Llevant: Coves del Drach, Artà and Capdepera
A one-hour drive from Palma to Porto Cristo. Leave with plenty of time: the cave visit has a set time.
The day at a glance
- 10:301. Coves del Drach
- 12:002. Porto Cristo
- 13:153. Artà and Sant Salvador
- 15:154. Talaiotic Settlement of Ses Païsses
- 16:155. Capdepera Castle
- At sunset6. Cala Mesquida
Day 5 · Morning
1. Coves del Drach
18,50 € online; 19,50 € at the ticket office
Carretera de les Coves, Porto Cristo
10:30 · 1 h 15 min
Best to book a timed ticket
Four interconnected underground caves filled with stalactites, ending at Lake Martel, one of Europe's largest subterranean lakes. The visit finishes with a short classical music concert from illuminated boats on the water.
Tip: From 1 November to 15 March there are tours at 10:30, 12:00, 14:00 and 15:30; more during the rest of the year. Buy online: it is cheaper and guarantees your entry.
Next stop: 1 min drive (0.9 km)
2. Porto Cristo
Free
Passeig de la Sirena, Porto Cristo
12:00 · 45 min
A natural harbour in a long, narrow cove, with a small beach at the end and fishing boats. A great waterside stroll after the caves.
Tip: It is one kilometre from the caves: if you prefer to leave your car parked, it is about a 12-minute walk.
Next stop: 25 min drive (23 km)
Day 5 · Midday
3. Artà and Sant Salvador
Free
Santuari de Sant Salvador, Artà
13:15 · 1 h 45 min
A stone village crowned by a walled enclosure. From the parish church, a staircase lined with cypress trees leads up to the Sant Salvador sanctuary, offering views over the whole region and, on clear days, to Menorca.
Tip: Eat in the village and walk up afterwards: the staircase has about 180 steps. There is a market on Tuesday mornings.
Next stop: 6 min drive (2.2 km)
Day 5 · Afternoon
4. Talaiotic Settlement of Ses Païsses
Paid entry
Camí de Ses Païsses, Artà
15:15 · 45 min
A 3,000-year-old settlement from the Talaiotic culture, set among holm oaks: a wall of huge stones, a monumental gate and the talaiot in the centre. One of the best-preserved prehistoric sites on the island.
Tip: It is one kilometre from Artà. Check opening times on their website: it is open for fewer hours in winter.
Next stop: 10 min drive (8.6 km)
5. Capdepera Castle
Paid entry
Carrer del Castell, Capdepera
16:15 · 45 min
A medieval castle with crenellated walls surrounding the village hill. Inside is the small church of Nostra Senyora de l'Esperança, and from the walls, views of the sea and the Cala Rajada coast.
Tip: Walk up from the village square. Check opening times on their website before you go.
Next stop: 11 min drive (6.2 km)
Day 5 · Sunset and night
6. Cala Mesquida
Free
Cala Mesquida, Capdepera
At sunset · As long as you like
An open white sand beach with dunes and pine trees, protected within a nature reserve. By the end of the day, it is usually almost empty.
Tip: Walk along the dune boardwalk without stepping on the sand. Return to Palma: just over an hour.
Day 6
South-East Coves and Es Trenc
About a 50-minute drive from Palma to Cala Mondragó. This is beach day: bring swimwear even if it is not summer.
The day at a glance
- 9:301. Cala Mondragó
- 11:002. Cala Figuera
- 12:153. Santanyí
- 14:154. Caló des Moro
- 16:155. Cap de ses Salines
- At sunset6. Platja d'Es Trenc
Day 6 · Morning
1. Cala Mondragó
Free
Parc Natural de Mondragó, Santanyí
9:30 · 1 h
Two fine sand beaches with turquoise water inside a nature reserve, linked by a path through pines and junipers. The picture-perfect image of Mallorca's coves, with no buildings in sight.
Tip: Park in the nature reserve car park and walk to the two coves: S'Amarador is the largest; Ses Fonts de n'Alis is the most sheltered.
Next stop: 11 min drive (5.8 km)
2. Cala Figuera
Free
Cala Figuera, Santanyí
11:00 · 45 min
A small fishing port in a narrow sea inlet, with painted boathouses on the shore and nets drying in the sun. One of the most charming spots on the south coast.
Tip: Walk the path hugging the water along both arms of the cove. It's not a beach: it's for strolling and taking in the views.
Next stop: 7 min drive (4.8 km)
Day 6 · Midday
3. Santanyí
Free
Plaça Major, Santanyí
12:15 · 1 h 30 min
A village built with golden stone from its quarries, visible in the church, the houses, and the Porta Murada, the remains of the old town wall. Lots of life in the square and craft shops.
Tip: There is a market in the centre on Wednesday and Saturday mornings: arrive early and you'll have a more relaxed lunch.
Next stop: 10 min drive (6.5 km)
Day 6 · Afternoon
4. Caló des Moro
Free
Caló des Moro, Santanyí
14:15 · 1 h 15 min
A tiny cove between rock walls and pine trees, with the clearest water on the island. Reached on foot from Cala s'Almunia, a spot with fishermen's huts that is worth a stop in itself.
Tip: Leave the car in the streets of the residential area above and walk down: about 15 minutes along a rocky path. It gets packed in summer: best to go first thing in the morning or late in the day.
Next stop: 25 min drive (17 km)
5. Cap de ses Salines
Free
Cap de ses Salines, Santanyí
16:15 · 30 min
The southernmost tip of Mallorca: a lighthouse on a low coast of rocks and juniper trees, with the Cabrera archipelago on the horizon.
Tip: Walk a few minutes along the coast from the lighthouse to see Cabrera straight ahead. It gets very windy: bring some warm clothing.
Next stop: 32 min drive (21 km)
Day 6 · Sunset and night
6. Platja d'Es Trenc
Free
Platja d'Es Trenc, Campos
At sunset · As long as you like
Kilometres of white sand and unspoilt dunes within a nature reserve. Behind it are the salt flats where you can spot flamingos. At sunset, the sun drops over the sea and the beach is left almost empty.
Tip: Enter through the signposted access points and use the designated car parks. Return to Palma: about 45 minutes.
Day 7
West: Andratx, Sant Elm and the Banyalbufar Coast
A half-hour drive from Palma to Port d'Andratx. The day then heads up the west coast road, the quietest in the mountain range.
The day at a glance
Day 7 · Morning
1. Port d'Andratx
Free
Avinguda de Mateo Bosch, Port d'Andratx
9:30 · 45 min
A deep, sheltered harbour, with fishing boats alongside yachts and white houses climbing the hillsides. It shines brightest in the morning when the sea is calm.
Tip: Stroll along the pier to the fish market. There is parking next to the harbour.
Next stop: 13 min drive (9.2 km)
2. Sant Elm and Sa Dragonera
Free
Avinguda de Jaume I, Sant Elm
10:45 · 1 h
A small village facing Sa Dragonera, a long, mountainous island shaped like a sleeping dragon, now a nature reserve. From the promenade, the island looks so close you could almost touch it.
Tip: In high season, boats leave from the pier to Sa Dragonera: ask there for timetables. If you like walking, the trail to La Trapa, an old monastery, starts from the village.
Next stop: 30 min drive (23 km)
Day 7 · Midday
3. Mirador de Ricardo Roca
Free
Carretera Ma-10, Estellencs
12:15 · 20 min
A balcony over cliffs hundreds of metres high, right on the coastal road. From here you can see almost the entire west coast of the mountain range.
Tip: Pull over carefully: the car park is small. There are more viewpoints on the stretch towards Estellencs.
Next stop: 6 min drive (3.9 km)
4. Estellencs
Free
Estellencs
13:00 · 1 h 30 min
A stone village at the foot of Mount Galatzó, surrounded by terraces of olive and almond trees sloping down to the sea. Small, quiet, and perfect for lunch.
Tip: After lunch, walk down the path to Cala de Estellencs, a pebble cove: about 20 minutes.
Next stop: 9 min drive (6.0 km)
Day 7 · Afternoon
5. Mirador de Ses Ànimes
Free
Carretera Ma-10, Banyalbufar
15:30 · 20 min
A 16th-century watchtower overlooking the sea. From the top, the coast was monitored to warn of pirates; today it is one of the best viewpoints in the mountain range.
Tip: You can climb the tower via a narrow staircase. Small car park next to the road.
Next stop: 2 min drive (1.5 km)
Day 7 · Sunset and night
6. Banyalbufar and its Terraces
Free
Banyalbufar
At sunset · As long as you like
A village perched above dry-stone terraces sloping down to the sea, where Malvasia wine has been grown for centuries. The coast faces west: the sunset here is one of the best on the island.
Tip: Find a spot high up on the terraces to watch the sunset. Return to Palma via Esporles: about 35 minutes.
If you have time to spare
- Bellver Castle. One of the few circular Gothic castles in Europe, set in a forest above Palma, overlooking the entire bay. From October to March it is open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30 to 18:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Monday mornings only. 4 €.
- Fundació Miró Mallorca. The studios where Joan Miró painted for his last thirty years, in Cala Major, 15 minutes from the centre. Closed on Mondays. 6 €; free on Saturdays.
- Alfabia Gardens. Moorish gardens with fountains, pergolas and ponds, on the road from Palma to Sóller. Open from 14 February to 31 October, daily from 9:30 to 18:30. 10 €.
- Rafa Nadal Museum Xperience. In Manacor, on the way to Porto Cristo: trophies, memorabilia and sports simulators. From 1 November, open from 10:00 to 16:30. From 20 €.
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons: Banys Àrabs and the Sa Calatrava Neighbourhood (Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0); Basílica de Sant Francesc (José Luis Filpo Cabana, CC BY 3.0); Plaça de Cort and Plaça Major (Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0); Mercat de l'Olivar (Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0); Modernism: Gran Hotel and Plaça del Mercat (Enric, CC BY-SA 4.0); Passeig del Born and Sa Llotja (Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0); Es Baluard (Wolfgang Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0); Santa Catalina Neighbourhood (Wolfgang Moroder, CC BY-SA 3.0); Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa and Chopin's Cell (Abrget47j, CC BY-SA 3.0); The Streets of Valldemossa (Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0); Son Marroig and Sa Foradada (mateu mulet, CC BY 3.0); Deià (Michal Osmenda from Brussels, Belgium, CC BY 2.0); Sóller (Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0); Port de Sóller (Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0); Alcúdia and its City Walls (H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0); Pollentia, the Roman City (Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0); Pollença and the Calvari (Adam Loader, CC BY-SA 4.0); Port de Pollença (Defisch, CC BY-SA 3.0); Mirador d'es Colomer (Mirkaah, CC BY-SA 3.0); Platja de Formentor (HejaSverige!, CC BY-SA 3.0); Formentor Lighthouse (Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de); Biniaraix (Bic, CC BY-SA 3.0); Fornalutx (Malopez 21, CC BY-SA 4.0); Mirador de Ses Barques (Rudolphu, CC BY-SA 4.0); Gorg Blau Reservoir (Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0); Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis (Olaf Tausch, CC BY-SA 3.0); Santuari de Lluc (H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0); Coves del Drach (Sergiy Galyonkin from Raleigh, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0); Porto Cristo (Foto Fitti, CC BY-SA 3.0); Artà and Sant Salvador (dronepicr, CC BY 2.0); Talaiotic Settlement of Ses Païsses (Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0); Capdepera Castle (Redeemer, CC BY-SA 4.0); Cala Mesquida (dronepicr, CC BY 2.0); Cala Mondragó (Kawamondrago, CC BY-SA 3.0); Cala Figuera (Otto Domes, CC BY-SA 4.0); Santanyí (Friedrich Haag, CC BY-SA 4.0); Caló des Moro (Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0); Cap de ses Salines (Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0); Platja d'Es Trenc (Yaroslav Syubayev, CC BY-SA 4.0); Port d'Andratx (Chixoy, CC BY-SA 4.0); Sant Elm and Sa Dragonera (Cathy-ABL, CC BY-SA 4.0); Mirador de Ricardo Roca (Chixoy, CC BY-SA 4.0); Estellencs (Derbrauni, CC BY-SA 4.0); Mirador de Ses Ànimes (Wusel007, CC BY-SA 3.0); Banyalbufar and its Terraces (Vicenç Salvador Torres Guerola, CC BY-SA 4.0).