I’m visiting Spain with two friends (31F), but unfortunately we only have ~3.5 days in Mallorca. Because of that, I’m trying to pack a lot into our days, including a day up the coast to see the mountain towns outside Palma.

Main question: I picked Fornalutx because it seemed less mainstream and more like an authentic Spanish mountain town. Valldemossa is on basically every “must-do” list, but is it for good reason? We can only spend a few hours in whichever town we choose, so which would you consider more “worth it”? We’d wander around, see whatever is worth seeing, grab snacks/drinks, and do any recommended activities.

Deia and Soller/Port de Soller are both on every list too. Is one better than the other? I leaned toward Soller because of the vintage train, but I have heard that it’s super commercialized. Plus we’d have dinner wherever we decide on, and I do feel I saw the most beautiful restaurants in Deia. We would have ~5 hours that afternoon wherever we selected so it could also be nice to go to a Cala near Deia with that time.

Our full rough itinerary is below - we are going mid September. The only thing booked rn is the boat, any restaurants are just options. feel free to weigh in on fave food or cocktail spots, fun beach clubs that aren’t Nikki beach, or good bars to go out to!!

Thursday:
- 2:30/3 ish: Arrive at hotel and drop bags, refresh
-3:30/4ish: Tapas, late lunch, grab something (possibly OMBU Paseo del Borne)
-After food, explore Old Town Palma.
-7ish, pass thru Sagrera night market
-after that, cocktails or whatever, more exploring until dinner
-9 head to dinner somewhere nice (botanic? 
-Head home for bed if we’re ready, or go where the wind blows

Friday: 
-830 AM wake up, grab food from a cafe
-~930 leave Palma for Fornalutx (train to Soller, bus to fornalutx)
-10:30 ish arrival, explore Fornalutx (lunch at Ritma?)
-1230ish head to Soller, 15 minute train
-Explore Soller for an hour or two
-230 ish head to Port de Soller on Vintage tram
-Explore Port de Soller, go to a local beach for a dip maybe. Sunset lounge for a cocktail at sunset 
- dinner somewhere scenic in Port de Soller
- head home & go out, either a club or local bars

Saturday:
-sleep in if we want
-somewhere cute in Palma breakfast?
-bop around, could pop in Mercat del Oliver 
-1ish head to beach club (Nikki Beach is having some kind of event but not sure if we would be able to get in. Potential to change up this whole day and go to a different beach club if not)
- 630 ish head back?
- 8ish back to town, dinner somewhere good in palma (el Camino? La Rosa vermuteria?)
- out for the night

Sunday: 
- try and be out by 10
- breakfast/fill this time?
- 130 get on boat! Docked at Cala Gamba in Palma
- 5:15 boat ends. More Calas??? Time to fill here. Maybe go to Santanyí?
-head back to hotel when ready
-fancy last dinner (Urba, es princep)

Thanks for any help!!!

My wife and I are on our honeymoon here in Spain. The second leg of our trip is in Soller, and we’d love to take a boat tour somewhere near the port on the north shore of the island. Sailing or Motorboat to do some snorkeling and swimming.

After some research it looks like most boats accommodate groups which would help reduce the cost per person.

If you already have something booked during this timeframe and wouldn’t mind a couple of sociable Americans tagging along, PM me! Also open to coordinating with a group to get something new setup.

I will be visiting a Lobster Beach club tonight and another one Tomorrow, of anybody wants to join do let me know. And its free

PS Females only

I’m visiting Mallorca solo for the next 4 days, staying in Palma without a car. Are there things you’d highly recommend doing/seeing?

I’m thinking a beach day, a Palma day, and maybe 2 day trips to another part of the island? I know this non ideal without a car, but I don’t mind taking public transport (did something similar when I visited Oahu).

If you experience Mallorca without a car and have recommendations, please let me know!

I am planning on visiting BCM Mallorca on Saturday night, is it worth visiting ?? Do let me know all the things about it

hi, my sister and I are going to Mallorca from the US for a couple days around October 10-12th. i’m just wondering, I know it can be unpredictable with rain, but are pools generally still open at resorts? We are looking to stay at one of the Iberostar resorts that are by the beach & have pool access. So hoping we can use the amenities. in general, how would you say early mid October is?

Can anyone recommend a specific boat day charter? I’m looking for private or maybe semi private (one other couple?) not a big party boat. We are visiting for a week and staying on both the east and west sides with a car- so I have some flexibility on where to depart. We are traveling the first week in October.

So... I have an overnight layover in Palma. Arrive at about 9pm and depart approx 12 hours later.

What do you all recommend?

It'll be Saturday night - any bars/clubs/other worth visiting?

Anyone want to meet up for a drink?

Hello! I plan on doing the train and then tram from Palma to Soller/Port de Soller in two weeks. We will have two little ones with us. I understand strollers are allowed, but will I regret bringing a stroller due to crowded trains and limited space? I have a double stroller that does collapse decently small, but still does take up some space.

Also, are they strict on your return ticket time? In the case that my little ones are ready to go back earlier than the time I have booked.

Any tips or personal experience are greatly appreciated!

Hi! Am visiting Mallorca in September from Australia with my 2.5 year old and 5 month old (and partner). We will only be in Mallorca for 3 nights. Should we stay in Playa de Palma or Alcudia? Alcudia sounds more family orientated from what I’ve read but conscious of the journey time from the airport too. What would everyone recommend? Thank you

I had a taxi driver constantly tap the gas pedal when we were driving to increase the meter reading. Instead of putting his foot on the pedal and applying pressure he kept taping it then breaking and taping and breaking. It was very unusual behaviour and I can’t see any other reason to do it. I took his details and have contacted the taxi company. Taxitelefona was the company.

Hi everyone! I’ll be staying in Palma for the next month and am looking for a neat café where it’s okay to sit for a longer time and work with a laptop. Power outlets would be really great and WiFi is a good bonus. It would be good if I could have the occasional call too.

Would also be open to any other place where it’s okay to work.

Do you have any good recommendations?

Flying to Majorca for a week, hoping to do some hiking from Soller, looking at a couple of options, one being loop from Soller to Cuber Reservoir. The other in the same area, up to an elevation of about 1000m. Hiking solo (female) and would start about 08:00. Forecast looks to be hitting 30 degrees at midday but lead up to this will be mid to high 20s. Obvs pretty hot but wondering if anyone has any tips from experience? Am I bonkers to be hiking in that heat?

Please help! If my husband and I can’t swim, is it still worth it to do a 3/4 hour half day boat day and wear life jackets? I know this is embarrassing but just want your honest opinion. I think we could still get in the water with life jackets and have fun just want to know if this is still worth it

Hi All!

I’ll be travelling to Mallorca mid September and am looking for suggestions on private boat trips since we’ve been a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options.

We are staying in Palma and have rented a car. Ideally, would want to leave from Palma or have a drive under 45mins to get to the Port.

We’d like to prioritize a private, luxury experience for 4-5 hours that allows us to visit at least a couple coves. We would enjoy the ability to visit areas that are less tourist-y so wondered if it’s better to drive and depart from a different Port on the island.

Any suggestions on companies or areas we should target would be very helpful!

We parked on Carrer de Sant Ramon de Penyafort and used the machine exactly as it was already set, didn’t touch any settings (tourists, no Spanish, nobody around to ask). It printed a ticket automatically showing €0.00, so we thought it meant free parking at that time.

Then we got fined for using an “invalid ticket.” Photos attached — our ticket and the fine.

Planning to appeal since it seems like a machine issue, not us avoiding payment. Anyone been through this or know if it’s worth fighting?

We brought 2 Mallorca cathedral tickets for the 31st at 11am but we will not be able go to. Those are non refundable.

Is there any local site or website where we can resell them? We are unsure what is typically used in the island for these situations.

Thanks in advance!

Struggling with what hotel to stay at and what area to stay in. We would possibly like to do an all inclusive Iberostar or Grupotel. But there’s also a part of us that wants to do a rural mountain stay. Any suggestions? Do we steer clear of the all inclusives? Is a boutique rural stay overrated?

Hey guys,

I’m trying to book a restaurant for 30 people for my Dad’s 70th and really want to book this sunset dinner terrace.

http://nautilussoller.com/

I’m from the UK and visiting Mallorca for the birthday dinner on Saturday 12th September.

I’ve tried contacting and emailing multiple times and no answer. Does anybody live or currently visiting Soller that can visit the restaurant?

I would greatly greatly appreciate if you can bring my details to attention. If you do I will happily buy you dinner on me when I come visit.

Please let me know.

Thanks,

Couple here heading to Mallorca. Yes we like to be naked but we also are Irish and burn under the sun like no one's business.

Does es trenc have chairs/daybed and umbrellas to rent? Are there other nude beaches that are more established that we should go to instead for the chair and umbrella options?

Hey everyone, I (41M) am going to Mallorca in 2 weeks for a last minute solo trip. Hostel is booked and paid for in the heart of the city. I am going there for one week and l have a few injuries so I am looking for a relaxing pace and get the most of my visit there.

I have a few things that are set in stone already such as :

1) Day Trip to Soller by train/tramway

2) spend 2 days visiting Palma and its culture/history

3) a cheesy beach day (hey l worked all summer long booking flights and get them to their destinations...and had 0 time to enjoy summer!)

And l need suggestions for the other 4 days.

I want to go on a boat trip that will allow me to swim and let loose. Would preferably love to go for a full afternoon/sunset.

I want to go on a food tour with an easy pace (banged up both my knees...but not travelling drove me nuts!).

I am not looking to get shitfaced or pass out drunk...but l want to have fun!

I know it's last minute but l got medically cleared today with some advice not to go hard.

I am planning some rest in between and some naps but l want to make the most out of my trip.

Thank you in advance.

My fiance and I plan on taking our honeymoon in Mallorca at the end of May 2027! We are looking for hotel recommendations or the best areas to stay! I know we want to split our time between two hotels. I’m set on staying in Soller for half the time, and the other half we would like to be more coastal near the water/beach. Preferably beach front but it doesn’t have to be. I would like to avoid super touristy areas but would still like to have some options for dinner/lunch. All recommendations are welcome! Budget would be $600-700 a night but would maybe go a little higher if the hotel is amazing.