5 days in Mallorca
Mallorca mixes the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, quiet coves and a food scene that runs well past the resorts.
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Day 1: Palma
Base yourself around Palma today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
The Gothic seafront cathedral of Palma, with a rose window and an interior reworked by Gaudi.
Afternoon
Royal Palace of La Almudaina
A Moorish alcazar next to the cathedral, rebuilt as a royal residence.
Day 2: Cala d'Or & the East Coast Calas
Base yourself around Cala d'Or & the East Coast Calas today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Cala Mondrago
A protected sandy cove inside the Mondragó natural park on the south-east coast.
Lunch stop
Portocolom
A large natural harbour on the east coast with a lighthouse and low-rise seafront.
Afternoon
Cala Figuera
A working fishing village in a narrow inlet, with boathouses at the water's edge.
Day 3: Pollenca & Port de Pollenca
Base yourself around Pollenca & Port de Pollenca today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Calvari Steps, Pollenca
A cypress-lined stairway of 365 steps up to a hilltop chapel in Pollença.
Afternoon
Cala Sant Vicenc
Four small coves under the Cavall Bernat ridge north of Pollença.
Day 4: Alcudia
Base yourself around Alcudia today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Alcudia Walled Old Town
A medieval walled town with a Wednesday and Sunday market inside the gates.
Afternoon
Playa de Muro
A long, shallow sandy beach on the Bay of Alcúdia beside the S'Albufera wetlands.
Day 5: Arta & the North-East
Base yourself around Arta & the North-East today — everything below is within easy reach.
Morning
Coves d'Arta
Sea caves in the cliffs near Canyamel, with chambers up to 45 m high.
Afternoon
Cala Torta
An undeveloped sandy bay on the wild north-east coast near Artà.
Good to know
- Book dinner before you arrive — the good tables go first in season.
- Lunch is quieter (and cheaper) than dinner at most places on this list.
- Start beaches and hikes before 10:00 to dodge the heat and the crowds.
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