Cheap trip to Mallorca
Mallorca is far more than beaches: the Gothic cathedral of Palma, the Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO), hidden calas and an old wooden train to Soller. Direct from Eindhoven and Schiphol in 2.5 hours. 7 days from 520 euro per person.
✈️ Plan your trip to Mallorca →When is the best time to go?
May, June, September and October are ideal: 22 to 29 degrees and a warm sea without the crowds and heat of July and August. You can swim from May to October, and for hiking in the Serra de Tramuntana spring and autumn are most pleasant. Even in winter Palma is great for a city break at 15 to 18 degrees.
The best areas in Mallorca
- Palma The lively capital with the La Seu cathedral, a charming old town, tapas bars and a marina.
- Serra de Tramuntana The UNESCO mountain range in the northwest: Valldemossa, Deia, Soller and the hairpin road to Sa Calobra.
- East coast (calas) Cala d'Or, Cala Mondrago and Porto Cristo, with turquoise coves and the Drach caves.
- South Es Trenc, the Caribbean-looking beach, and the quiet Colonia de Sant Jordi.
- Playa de Palma & Arenal The famous beaches with plenty of nightlife, close to the city and the airport.
Top 5 things to do in Mallorca
- La Seu cathedral (Palma) A 13th-century Gothic cathedral by the sea, with interiors by Gaudi and Miquel Barcelo. Entry from around 10 euro.
- Serra de Tramuntana A UNESCO mountain range with Valldemossa, Deia and the spectacular road to Sa Calobra. With a rental car you see the best of the island.
- Wooden train to Soller A historic 1912 narrow-gauge train through orange groves, from around 18 euro, with the tram on to Port de Soller.
- Coves del Drach (Porto Cristo) Dripstone caves with an underground lake and a classical concert by boat, from 18 euro.
- Castell de Bellver (Palma) A unique round 14th-century castle with panoramas over the bay, around 4 euro (free on Sundays).
Insider tip: swim at Es Trenc or Cala Mondrago rather than the busy Playa de Palma, and rent a car for the Tramuntana, because the best of Mallorca lies beyond the resorts.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
From Eindhoven (Ryanair, Transavia) and Schiphol (KLM, Transavia) you fly direct to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) in about 2.5 hours. Airport bus A1 takes you to the centre of Palma in fifteen minutes (5 euro), an EMT city bus costs 2 euro. For the Tramuntana, the calas and the interior a rental car is almost essential, from around 30 euro per day: compare rental cars here.
What does a trip to Mallorca cost?
Hostels from 25 euro, mid-range hotels 80 to 150 euro per night (lower outside summer), apartments around 100 euro. Food: tapa 3 euro, menu del dia 14 euro, dinner 20 euro. Budget from 520 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight.
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Frequently asked questions about Mallorca
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
May, June, September and October: 22 to 29 degrees and a warm sea without the crowds and heat of July and August. For hiking in the Tramuntana, spring and autumn are best.
Which area is best to stay in Mallorca?
Palma for city, culture and nightlife, the Serra de Tramuntana for nature and villages, or the east coast and south (Es Trenc) for the finest calas.
How do I get to Mallorca from the Netherlands?
Direct from Eindhoven and Schiphol to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) in about 2.5 hours, with Ryanair, Transavia and KLM.
What does a trip to Mallorca cost?
From 520 euro per person for 7 days including a direct flight. Hostels from 25 euro and mid-range hotels 80 to 150 euro per night.
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