Booking Tips

Beautiful Gothic cathedral. Online tickets skip the line at the entrance. Book 1-2 days ahead.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-5:15pm, Sat 10am-2:15pm. Closed Sundays (Mass).

Tip: Visit in morning when light streams through the rose window. Closed Sundays for services.

Circular castle with panoramic views of Palma. Tickets at entrance, never crowded.

Hours: Tue-Sat 10am-7pm (until 6pm Oct-Mar), Sun 10am-3pm. Closed Mondays.

Tip: Late afternoon visits offer the best light for photos and cooler temperatures.

Popular cave system with underground lake and concert. Tours have limited capacity—book at least 3-5 days ahead.

Hours: Daily tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm (Nov-Mar fewer tours). Closed Dec 25, Jan 1.

Tip: Morning tours are less crowded. The cave stays cool year-round (bring a light jacket).

Public beach with white sand. No reservations needed, but parking fills up by 11am in summer.

Tip: Arrive before 10am or after 4pm for parking. Bring your own umbrella/chairs (rentals available but pricey).

☁️ Public beach, no booking required

Transfers are easy if you're staying in Palma, but much harder for smaller beach towns and rural villas.

Public transit: Airport buses are good to Palma city center. Service to resort areas can be seasonal or less frequent.

Taxis: Taxi rank is usually available at arrivals, but summer wait times can be long.

Car rental: Often the best option outside Palma. Essential if you're staying in mountain villages or beach areas with limited bus schedules.

Should you prebook? Yes for rental cars and private transfers in peak season (May-September).

My recommendation: If you're not based in Palma, prebook a rental car before arrival.

☁️ Best overall: bus to Palma, rental car for most island itineraries

Palma has a small train network and extensive bus system. Tickets available at stations/on buses—no advance booking needed.

Palma Metro: Single line connecting city center to university (€1.50). Mainly for locals, limited tourist use.

Scenic train to Sóller: Historic wooden train through mountains to coastal town. Book 1-2 days ahead in summer. €18 one-way, €25 round-trip.

City buses: Extensive network around Palma and to beaches (€1.50-5). Buy tickets on board or get a T10 card (10 rides for €10).

Tip: For exploring beyond Palma, renting a car is more practical. Public transit to remote beaches/towns is limited.

My recommendation: Rent a car. Mallorca's best beaches (Cala Mondragó, Es Trenc, Cala Deià) and mountain villages are hard to reach by bus. The island is made for scenic drives—don't miss it!