Mallorca 4‑Day Vacation Itinerary
Day 1 – Palma de Mallorca
Historic old‑town lanes, grand Gothic landmarks, and a buzzing seafront set the tone for your island stay.
Morning – Old Town Highlights
- Walk the tree‑lined Passeig del Born to the dramatic La Seu Cathedral (consider the rooftop tour for panoramic views).
- Duck into Santa Eulàlia Church and the medieval Arab Baths.
- Breakfast suggestion: Rosevelvet Bakery (speciality coffee & pastries).
Passeig del Born
Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Esglesia de Santa Eulalia
Rosevelvet Bakery
Midday – Tapas & Culture
- Browse local produce at Mercat de l’Olivar.
- Pop into Es Baluard Museu d’Art for modern Balearic art.
- Lunch suggestion: El Camino (counter‑style pintxos) or Bar España (classic tapas).
Mercat de l’Olivar
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma
El Camino
Bar Espanya
Afternoon – Waterfront & Shopping
- Stroll the Parc de la Mar lake and marina.
- Explore boutique‑lined side streets around Carrer de Sant Feliu.
- Coffee stop: La Molienda (local roaster).
Carrer de Sant Feliu
La Molienda Bisbe
Evening – Sunset & Fine Dining
- Sunset drink on the Rooftop Bar of Hotel Es Príncep.
- Dinner suggestion: Marc Fosh (Michelin‑starred Mediterranean) or Ca n’Ela (seasonal small plates).
Es Príncep
Marc Fosh Restaurant
Ca n'Ela Vegan Restaurant
Distance covered: on foot.
Day 2 – Sóller ➜ Deià ➜ Valldemossa
The Tramuntana mountains blend lemon groves, cliff‑top artists’ retreats, and honey‑stone villages.
Morning – Sóller Town
- Catch the century‑old Tren de Sóller from Palma (1 h).
- Wander Plaça de la Constitució and admire Sant Bartomeu Church.
- Breakfast suggestion: Café Sóller (ensaïmadas & fresh orange juice).
Train Sóller Station (Palma de Mallorca)
Església de Sant Bartomeu de Sóller
Café Sóller
Midday – Port de Sóller
- Wooden tram down to the port (15 min).
- Swim at Platja d’en Repic or hire a small boat.
- Lunch suggestion: Kingfisher Restaurant (harbour‑side seafood) or Es Passeig (modern Mallorcan menu).
Kingfisher Restaurant
Restaurant Es Passeig/Port Sóller
Afternoon – Deià
- Drive the scenic Ma‑10 (25 min) to the artists’ village.
- Tour Robert Graves House Museum.
- Walk the 20‑min trail to Cala Deià for a dip.
- Coffee break: Sa Font Fresca bakery.
La Casa de Robert Graves
Cafè Sa Font Fresca
Evening – Valldemossa
- Continue 20 min to Valldemossa.
- Explore the narrow lanes and the Real Cartuja Monastery (Chopin’s winter home).
- Dinner suggestion: Es Taller Valldemossa (creative Mallorcan cuisine) or QuitaPenas (wine bar & tapas).
Driving time: ~65 min total.
Carthusian Monastery Valldemossa
Es Taller Valldemossa
QuitaPenas Valldemossa
Day 3 – Magaluf ➜ Palmanova
South‑west resort beaches balance adrenaline parks with relaxed sunset dining.
Morning – Magaluf Beach Life
- Drive 25 min from Palma.
- Start with Stand‑Up Paddle or simply unwind on Platja de Magaluf.
- Brunch suggestion: La Bodega Magaluf (Spanish‑style brunch boards).
Platja de Magaluf
La Bodega
Midday – Family Fun
- Spend a few hours at Katmandu Park (indoor/outdoor rides & 4‑D cinema).
- Quick bite: The Good Burger (gourmet burgers) inside the park.
Katmandu Park
Afternoon & Evening – Palmanova
- Short hop (5 min) to neighbouring Palmanova.
- Relax on Platja de Palmanova or walk the coastal promenade.
- Dinner suggestion: Il Chiringo (beachfront Mediterranean) or The Olive Tree (sunset terrace seafood).
Driving time: <30 min total.
Palmanova Beach
Il Chiringo Beach
The Olive Tree
Day 4 – Southeast Coves & Coastal Villages
Turquoise‑water inlets and white‑sand stretches cap off the trip.
Morning – Santanyí & Cala Figuera
- Drive 50 min from Palma/Palmanova.
- Explore Santanyí’s Saturday Market (if weekend) or pop over to Cala Figuera fishing port (10 min).
- Breakfast suggestion: Cafe Val (healthy bowls & coffee in Santanyí).
Mercadillo de Santanyí
Café Val
Midday – Mondragó Natural Park
- 15 min drive to Parc Natural de Mondragó.
- Hike the easy coastal trail linking Cala Mondragó and S’Amarador beaches.
- Lunch suggestion: Sa Font de n'Alis (simple tapas & grilled fish).
Parc natural de Mondragó
Sa Font de n'Alis
Afternoon – Es Trenc Beach
- 35 min north‑west to Es Trenc, Mallorca’s longest natural beach.
- Walk the dunes or paddle in Caribbean‑like shallows.
- Refreshment: S’Embat Beach Bar (smoothies & live music).
S'Embat
Evening – Portocolom
- Finish 25 min away in the pastel‑harbour of Portocolom.
- Sunset stroll along the quayside.
- Dinner suggestion: Sa Llotja Portocolom (rice dishes & fish) or Restaurante Colón (creative tasting menus).
Driving time: ~1 h 45 min total.
Sa Llotja
Restaurante Colón
Practical Tips
- Car hire is the most flexible way to link rural villages; book compact to navigate narrow mountain roads.
- Parking in old towns is easiest in signed municipal lots on the outskirts—bring coins or use app meters.
- Dress code: shoulders covered for cathedral/monastery visits; beachwear strictly for beaches.
- Language: Spanish and Catalan (Mallorquí); English widely spoken in tourist areas.
- Best travel months: late April–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
Enjoy your four‑day discovery of Mallorca’s contrasts—from cathedral spires to secret coves!
Mentioned in This Guide
Explore all the locations mentioned in this guide on the map below.
Es Príncep
Train Sóller Station (Palma de Mallorca)
Carrer d'Eusebi Estada, 1, Nord, 07004 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Portocolom
Restaurant Es Passeig/Port Sóller
Paseo de la playa, número 8, 07108 Port de Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain
Cafè Sa Font Fresca
Carrer Arxiduc Luís Salvador, 36, 07179 Deià, Illes Balears, Spain
Passeig del Born
Pg. del Born, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Platja den Repic
Platja den Repic, 07100, Balearic Islands, Spain
Cala Deià
Cala Deià, Spain
Esglesia de Santa Eulalia
Esglesia de Santa Eulalia, Distrito Centro, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
La Molienda Bisbe
Carrer del Bisbe Campins, 11, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Valldemossa
07170 Valldemossa, Balearic Islands, Spain
Parc de la Mar
Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
Plaça de la Seu, s/n, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Església de Sant Bartomeu de Sóller
Plaça de sa Constitució, 1, 07100 Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain
Cala Figuera
07659 Cala Figuera, Balearic Islands, Spain
Rosevelvet Bakery
Beach S'Amarador
Balearic Sea, 07690, Illes Balears, Spain
Café Val
Palmanova Beach
pasep Maritima de, 07181 Palmanova, Illes Balears, Spain
Deià
07179 Deià, Balearic Islands, Spain
Parc natural de Mondragó
Carretera Mondrago, s/n, 07691, Illes Balears, Spain
Platja de Magaluf
Calvià, Balearic Islands, Spain
Carthusian Monastery Valldemossa
Plaça Cartoixa, s/n, 07170 Valldemossa, Illes Balears, Spain
Il Chiringo Beach
Paseo Mar /p. Nova, 19, 07181 Palmanova, Illes Balears, Spain
Carrer de Sant Feliu
El Camino
Carrer de Can Brondo, 4, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Sa Llotja
Edificio Portuario, Carrer dels Pescadors, s/n, 07670 Portocolom, Illes Balears, Spain
Bar Espanya
Carrer de Can Escursac, 12, Centre, 07001 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
La Casa de Robert Graves
Ctra. Sóller, 6, 07179 Deià, Illes Balears, Spain
Es Trenc
Es Trenc, Spain
QuitaPenas Valldemossa
Carrer Vell, 4, 07170 Valldemossa, Illes Balears, Spain
The Olive Tree
Carrer Cala Blanca, 1, 07181 Torrenova, Illes Balears, Spain
Mercadillo de Santanyí
Plaça Major, 07650 Santanyí, Illes Balears, Spain
Mercat de l’Olivar
Plaça de l'Olivar, s/n, Centre, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Café Sóller
Plaça de sa Constitució, 13, 07100 Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain
Katmandu Park
Avenida Pedro Vaquer Ramis, 9, 07181 Magaluf, Illes Balears, Spain
Kingfisher Restaurant
Carrer de Sant Ramon de Penyafort, 25, 07108 Port de Sóller, Illes Balears, Spain
Sa Font de n'Alis
Cala Mondragó, s/n, 07691 Portopetro, Illes Balears, Spain
Restaurante Colón
Carrer d'En Cristòfor Colom, 7, 07670 Portocolom, Illes Balears, Spain
Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma
Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, 10, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Ca n'Ela Vegan Restaurant
Carrer de la Mar, 16, Centre, 07012 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Marc Fosh Restaurant
Carrer de la Missió, 7, Centre, 07003 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
La Bodega
Palma
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
S'Embat
Carrer des Murters, s/n, 07639, Illes Balears, Spain
Es Taller Valldemossa
Carrer de Santiago Russiñol, 1, 07170 Valldemossa, Illes Balears, Spain
