How many days · Palma de Mallorca · Spain
How many days do you need in Palma de Mallorca?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
5 days is the sweet spot for Palma de Mallorca, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two days covers the cathedral, the old town, Bellver Castle and Santa Catalina. Five days lets you add the Sóller train, Valldemossa and Deià, a beach day at Es Trenc and the Caves of Drach or Alcúdia.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 5 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 7
- Daylight
- 9.4 h (Dec) to 14.9 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | La Seu cathedral, Bellver Castle, Royal Palace of La Almudaina and Es Baluard |
| 2 days | Good | Es Baluard, Fundació Miró Mallorca and Arab Baths |
| 3 days | Good | Old town courtyards, Basílica de Sant Francesc and Passeig des Born and Plaça Major |
| 5 days | Ideal | The highlights plus a day trip to Sóller and Port de Sóller |
| 7 days | Relaxed | A slow trip with day trips such as Sóller and Port de Sóller and Valldemossa |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Palma de Mallorca add up to roughly 12–16 hours of visiting time — about 2 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Fundació Miró Mallorca (1.5–2 hours), Old town courtyards (1.5–2 hours) and Santa Catalina market and quarter (1–2 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| La Seu cathedral | 1–1.5 hours | Old Town |
| Bellver Castle | 1.5 hours | El Terreno and Passeig Marítim |
| Royal Palace of La Almudaina | 1 hour | Old Town |
| Es Baluard | 1–1.5 hours | La Lonja |
| Fundació Miró Mallorca | 1.5–2 hours | Cala Major |
| Arab Baths | 20–30 minutes | Old Town |
| Old town courtyards | 1.5–2 hours | Old Town |
| Basílica de Sant Francesc | 45 minutes | Old Town |
| Passeig des Born and Plaça Major | 1 hour | Old Town |
| Mercat de l'Olivar | 1 hour | Old Town |
| Santa Catalina market and quarter | 1–2 hours | Santa Catalina |
| Parc de la Mar and the sea walls | 45 minutes | Old Town |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 5 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on La Seu cathedral and Bellver Castle |
| With children | 6 days | Slower days and time for Bellver Castle |
| With day trips | 7 days | Add Sóller and Port de Sóller and Valldemossa |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.4 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.9 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Palma de Mallorca?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 5 days is more comfortable. Two days covers the cathedral, the old town, Bellver Castle and Santa Catalina. Five days lets you add the Sóller train, Valldemossa and Deià, a beach day at Es Trenc and the Caves of Drach or Alcúdia.
+Is a week too long in Palma de Mallorca?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Sóller and Port de Sóller and Valldemossa.