Comparison · Ibiza vs Palma de Mallorca · Spain
Ibiza vs Palma de Mallorca
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Choose Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights; choose Palma de Mallorca for La Seu cathedral, Old town courtyards, lower day-to-day costs and day trips. Palma de Mallorca is generally less expensive, and the two are about 129 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 129 km
- Less expensive
- Palma de Mallorca
- Best time for Ibiza
- May–June and September
- Best time for Palma de Mallorca
- May–June and September–October
Side by side
| Ibiza | Palma de Mallorca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Known for | Clubbing, Dalt Vila and Sunsets | La Seu cathedral, Old town courtyards and Ensaïmada |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | May–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$380 | $160–$270 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | August, 31°C (88°F) | August, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 15°C (59°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 7 |
| Beaches | Cala Comte | Can Pere Antoni |
| Airports | IBZ | PMI |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Ibiza for…
Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights. Ibiza is a Balearic island about 40 km long, famous for its summer club scene but also home to a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the fortified hilltop old town of Dalt Vila, a Phoenician necropolis and the seagrass meadows that keep its water so…
Choose Palma de Mallorca for…
La Seu cathedral, Old town courtyards, lower day-to-day costs and day trips. Palma, the capital of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, is dominated by La Seu, the Gothic cathedral that rises straight from the old sea walls above the bay. Behind it, the old town is a warren of lanes with stone mansions and hidden courtyards, Moorish…
Top sights compared
| # | Ibiza | Palma de Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalt Vila | La Seu cathedral |
| 2 | Ibiza Cathedral | Royal Palace of La Almudaina |
| 3 | Puig des Molins | Bellver Castle |
| 4 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) | Es Baluard |
| 5 | La Marina and Sa Penya | Fundació Miró Mallorca |
Food compared
| Ibiza | Palma de Mallorca |
|---|---|
| Bullit de peix | Ensaïmada |
| Sofrit pagès | Sobrassada |
| Ensalada payesa | Pa amb oli |
| Flaó | Tumbet |
Which is cheaper?
Palma de Mallorca is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $160–$270 per person there, against $220–$380 in Ibiza (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Palma de Mallorca on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca are about 129 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 6 days in Ibiza and 5 in Palma de Mallorca.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Ibiza or Palma de Mallorca cheaper?
Palma de Mallorca is usually less expensive: about $160–$270 a day mid-range against $220–$380 (estimates).
+Is Ibiza or Palma de Mallorca better for a first trip?
Pick Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights, or Palma de Mallorca for La Seu cathedral, Old town courtyards, lower day-to-day costs and day trips.
+How far is Ibiza from Palma de Mallorca?
About 129 km in a straight line.