Cala Blava
Cap Rocat
A 19th-century fortress in a coastal nature reserve on the Bay of Palma, with a spa 12 metres below ground and two restaurants.
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Luxury travel in Mallorca
Coves and clear water, the mountain villages of the Serra de Tramuntana, and Palma’s Cathedral and old town. Avelia plans private, tailor-made time in Mallorca, as a stay of its own or as part of a wider journey through Spain.
Mallorca at a glance
- Recommended stay
- Five to seven nights, and two bases for mountains and coast
- Best seasons
- March to May and September to November
- Getting there
- Palma de Mallorca airport (PMI), 8 km from Palma
- Best for
- Boat days and coves, the Serra de Tramuntana, Palma, food and wine
- In a wider trip
- Pairs well with Ibiza, Barcelona, Madrid or Italy's Amalfi Coast
- World Heritage
- The Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO cultural landscape since 2011
A trip with us typically includes hotels, private transfers, guided days and restaurant reservations, and always support while you travel.
01Inspiration
Experiences in Mallorca
Each of these is arranged privately for your dates, subject to availability.
At sea and from the air
A day at sea on a private yacht or catamaran with crew, a sunset sail along the coast, or the island from the air on a helicopter flight.
Palma, the Tramuntana and the villages
La Seu and the Royal Palace of La Almudaina with a private guide, the wooden train to Sóller, and walks in the Serra de Tramuntana.
Food, wine and olive oil
A tasting at a Binissalem wine estate, olive oil on a family estate, a cooking class, dinner on a terrace in the mountains, or a table at one of the island’s Michelin-starred restaurants.
02Featured hotels
Where to stay in Mallorca
A selection of hotels we recommend in Mallorca. We can also arrange other properties to suit your preferences and travel plans. Private villas can be arranged on request.
Deià
Belmond La Residencia
Twin 16th- and 17th-century manor houses on a Deià hillside, with 67 rooms, a spa, indoor and outdoor pools and an art gallery.
Canyamel
Cap Vermell Grand Hotel
A five-star resort of 142 rooms built like a Mallorcan village in the Canyamel valley, home to the two-Michelin-star VORO.
Explore where to stay in Mallorca
Two of these close for part of the winter: Cap Rocat from mid-November to mid-March, and Belmond La Residencia until it reopens in March.
03Seasons
When to go
Spring March to May
Mild and mostly dry: highs rise from about 18°C (64°F) in March to 24°C (75°F) in May, with rain on four or five days a month. Good for the Serra de Tramuntana.
EventsThe Palma International Boat Show at the Moll Vell (late April to early May), and the Fira del Ram, Palma's spring funfair (late February to mid-April).
Summer June to August
Hot, dry and sunny, with almost no rain in July: the season for boat days, beaches and long evenings outdoors.
Busy: summer is the island's busiest season, and in July and August the average daytime high is about 31°C (88°F). We reserve boats and tables well ahead.
Autumn September to November
Daytime highs ease from about 28°C (82°F) in September to 19°C (66°F) in November, and the grapes are harvested. October is the wettest month, with rain on about six days.
EventsThe Festa des Vermar, Binissalem's grape-harvest festival, through September; the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival in Palma, from late October to early November.
Winter December to February
Mild and quiet, with daytime highs of about 15–16°C (59–61°F) and rain on five or six days a month: a calmer time for Palma, its museums and the mountain villages.
EventsPalma's Christmas markets from November to Epiphany; the Cant de la Sibil·la at Christmas midnight mass; and Sant Sebastià on 20 January, with bonfires the night before.
Month-by-month advice is in our best time to visit Mallorca guide.
04Shape your trip
Routes and itineraries
Each route is a starting point, tailored to you.
4 days
Culture and cuisine
- Places
- Palma, with a day in Valldemossa
- Suits
- A first visit built around Palma's old town and the island's food
5 days
Architecture and adventure
- Places
- Palma, the Serra de Tramuntana and Alcúdia
- Suits
- Architecture and the outdoors, from Palma's palaces to mountain walks
7 days
Relax and explore
- Places
- Palma, Sóller and the east coast
- Suits
- A slower week, with a day at sea and time to rest
Itineraries that include Mallorca
The Grand Spanish Tour
from $27,200 per person
Beyond Mallorca
Another stay
IbizaDalt Vila's old town, quiet coves and inland villages, and a sailing day to Formentera.
05Planning with Avelia
How we plan your time in Mallorca
We help you choose where on the island to stay, balance days at sea with Palma and the mountain villages, and fit Mallorca into your wider journey — or shape a stay on the island itself.
Share your plans
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and the pace you like, and whether Mallorca is a stay of its own or part of a journey with Ibiza, Barcelona or Madrid.
Shape your trip with us
Before any payment, we send a written proposal with a quoted trip price and what it includes — such as a hotel in the mountains or on the coast, a private yacht with swimming stops in quiet coves, and a Binissalem wine estate — and refine it with you.
Travel with our support
Once you approve the proposal and complete the agreed booking requirements, we confirm your arrangements. We coordinate the details and support you while you travel.
Peace of mind
Financially protected. Your payments for a package trip are covered against our insolvency by a guarantee with AXA. Plan with peace of mind
What we can arrange
Your proposal sets out the arrangements included in your trip.
- Hotels and villas matched to you — in Palma, in the mountains or on the coast, a private villa for more space or for a family, and not only the hotels featured here.
- Private transport — chauffeur-driven transfers from Palma airport and around the island, and flights on to the mainland or the other islands.
- Days at sea — a private yacht or sailboat, with swimming stops in quiet coves, or a sunset sail.
- Private guides — art historians and specialist guides for La Seu and Palma’s old town, walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and the Roman ruins at Alcúdia.
- Food and wine — Binissalem wine estates, olive-oil tastings, island farms and a cooking class.
- Tables and tickets — reservations from Michelin-starred dining rooms to village restaurants, and tickets for La Seu and the Almudaina.
- Special occasions — honeymoons, anniversaries and family trips, planned around who is travelling.
Mallorca guides
- Mallorca travel guide
When to go, where to stay, the food, Palma's landmarks and three days on the island.
- Things to do in Mallorca
A day at sea, the island from the air, Palma's Cathedral, the wine country and the mountain villages.
- Mallorca food and cuisine
The island's table, where to eat, its two wine regions, and the markets and specialities.
- Four days in Mallorca
Four days, day by day, where to stay, and how to extend the trip.
- Best time to visit Mallorca
Season by season and month by month, with the festivals and the summer to plan around.
06Questions
Questions we are asked
What does it cost to have a tailor-made trip designed by Avelia Travel?
Every trip is priced individually. After discussing your plans, we prepare a tailored proposal with a quoted trip price and a clear outline of what is included.
How many nights should we spend in Mallorca?
We recommend five to seven nights in Mallorca. If you would like both the mountains and the coast, consider two bases: Deià and the Tramuntana for walking and village life, and the coast for days on the water.
When is the best time to visit Mallorca?
March to May and September to November, for walking, the villages and sightseeing; October, the wettest month, still brings rain on only about six days. June to August is the beach and boat season and the busiest, with average daytime highs of about 31°C in July and August. Month-by-month advice is in our best time to visit Mallorca guide.
Can I include Mallorca in a larger Spain itinerary?
Mallorca combines well with Ibiza, with Barcelona or Madrid (both among the main routes from Palma’s airport), with Spain’s wine regions, or with Italy’s Amalfi Coast. We arrange the flights and transfers around your route and preferred pace. Our Grand Spanish Tour includes three days in Palma, our luxury trip planning page explains how a multi-stop trip comes together, and our guide to the best time to visit Spain helps with the season.
Is Mallorca recommended for luxury family travel in Spain?
Yes. Families often choose a private villa, with a sailing day and swimming stops, beach picnics and a cooking class planned around the children. Among our featured hotels, Belmond La Residencia has a children’s club from May to September (ages 4 to 12) and Cap Vermell Grand Hotel has a Kids Club for ages 4 to 11, while Cap Rocat’s two restaurants take children only over 15 and Castillo Hotel Son Vida is adults only (12+). See our luxury family trips to Spain.
Do you only plan full itineraries, or can you help with just a hotel?
Both. We plan complete trips, and we also arrange a stay on its own: a hotel or a private villa matched to you, with transfers, a guide or a few reservations added if you wish.
Is Avelia right for me?
Avelia suits travellers who want a private, well-paced trip planned around them: the right hotel, guides who know the island, tables and tickets taken care of, and one point of contact from the first conversation until you are home.
Start planning your time in Mallorca
Five to seven nights on Mallorca, with two bases for the mountains and the coast: tell us your dates and who is travelling.
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