Spain · 3 days · 13 stops
3 days in Mallorca (Palma) – a ready-made itinerary
Palma is more than the airport on the way to the beach. The plan covers the old town with its cathedral and market, takes the wooden train through the Tramuntana to Sóller, and ends with a castle, Miró and an afternoon by the sea.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 13 stops
- Highlights
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu), Plaça de sa Constitució (Sóller), Castell de Bellver, Palau de l'Almudaina, Basilica of Sant Francesc
- Day trips
- By train to Sóller
- Where to stay
- Old town (Casc Antic), Santa Catalina
- Getting around
- Explore Palma's old town on foot.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October: warm, warm enough to swim from June, but less crowded than July and August.
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Day 1
Palma's old town
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
The Gothic cathedral right above the sea. The canopy inside was designed by Gaudí.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Palma Cathedral (La Seu)right next door
Palau de l'Almudaina
Royal palace next to the cathedral, once a Moorish fortress.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Palau de l'Almudainaabout 15 min on foot
Mercat de l'Olivar
Market hall with fish counters and tapas bars. Many stalls close in the afternoon.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Mercat de l'Olivarabout 10 min on foot
Basilica of Sant Francesc
Gothic monastery church with a quiet cloister.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Basilica of Sant Francescabout 5 min on foot
Arab Baths
A small Moorish bathhouse in a garden, one of the few buildings left from that period.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Arab Bathsabout 20 min on foot
Santa Catalina
Former fishermen's district with a market and lots of restaurants – the place for dinner.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Santa Catalina
Day 2
By train to Sóller
The vintage Ferrocarril de Sóller leaves from Plaça d'Espanya in Palma and takes about 1 hour through the mountains. Check the timetable first.
Plaça de sa Constitució (Sóller)
Sóller's main square with the church of Sant Bartomeu. The tram runs right across it.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Plaça de sa Constitució (Sóller)about 4.0 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Port de Sóller
Take the old tram down to the bay. Lunch on the promenade, then a swim.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Port de Sóllerabout 3.8 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Fornalutx
One of the island's prettiest mountain villages, with stone houses and stepped lanes. By bus or taxi.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Fornalutx
Day 3
Bellver, Miró and the sea
Castell de Bellver
Round Gothic castle in the woods above the city. The roof looks out over the bay and the harbour.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castell de Bellverabout 20 min on foot
Fundació Miró Mallorca
The studios where Miró worked in his last decades, plus a museum with his work.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Fundació Miró Mallorcaabout 5 min on foot
Cala Major beach
Small city beach with clear water, just a few minutes from the Miró foundation.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Cala Major beachabout 3.6 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Es Baluard
Modern art museum in an old bastion. Watch the sunset over the harbour from the walls.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Es Baluard
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September to October: warm, warm enough to swim from June, but less crowded than July and August. In spring the almond trees are in blossom. Winters are mild, but many beach places are closed.
Getting around
Explore Palma's old town on foot. City buses run to Bellver, Cala Major and the airport. The vintage train goes to Sóller, and you can come back by bus through the tunnel. For the mountains or more remote coves, a hire car is worth it.
Where to stay
Old town (Casc Antic)
Around the cathedral and the Born, everything on foot. Lovely town houses, but little parking.
Santa Catalina
Lively district with a market, restaurants and bars, close to the old town and the harbour.
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Mallorca: frequently asked questions
Do I need a car in Mallorca?
Not for Palma and Sóller – train and bus are enough. For quiet coves and mountain villages a hire car is more practical.
Is the train to Sóller worth it?
Yes, the ride through the Tramuntana in wooden carriages from 1912 is an experience. It costs more than the bus – train there, bus back saves money.
When can you swim in Mallorca?
From June to October the sea is warm enough. In May many find it still chilly.
Are 3 days enough for Mallorca?
For Palma and Sóller, yes. The whole island with the east coast, Cap de Formentor and the Serra de Tramuntana needs a week.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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