Day trips and activities in Mallorca: bookable by theme

The classics include a day in the Serra de Tramuntana with Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller, the ride on the historic train from Palma to Sóller, the Caves of Drach near Porto Cristo and a boat trip. Which is most worthwhile depends on where you are staying.

Without a hire car, good options are city tours in Palma, the train to Sóller from Plaça d'Espanya and catamaran trips from the port of Palma. Some guided day tours also offer pick-up. Check the meeting point in the description of each offer.

It makes sense for activities with fixed departures or limited places, especially in July and August. That includes boat trips, cave visits with timed entry and guided tours. Beach days, villages and markets need no reservation.

Good choices for children are the caves near Porto Cristo with their underground lake, Palma Aquarium, the historic train to Sóller and shorter boat trips. Our selection also includes, for example, dolphin watching from Alcúdia. Check the duration and the minimum age.

When it rains, caves, the cathedral and museums in Palma, wine tastings and cooking classes all work. According to AEMET, even in October, the wettest month, it rains in Palma on an average of only 6.7 days. Simply swap outdoor trips according to the forecast.

City tours, catamaran trips around the bay, the train to Sóller and many coach day tours to the Serra de Tramuntana and the caves in the east all start from Palma. The airport is eight kilometres away, so Palma also works as a base for short trips.

For trips on land, April, May and October are pleasant, with mean daily highs in Palma between 19.2 and 23.7 °C according to AEMET. For boat trips and anything on the water, June to September is more reliable because there is hardly any rain.