The 58 Best Things To Do In Mallorca In 2024

We were incredibly lucky to meet so many interesting local residents since The Mallorcan began and we have learnt so much about this magical island. We’ve built up a list of things we personally want to do or re-do in 2024 and are excited to share it with you. Enjoy!

Restaurants

These are the places we’re excited to return to in 2024. They’re the places we recommend or take friends to who are visiting Palma. If you want to discover even more restaurants across the entire island, here’s a list of 40 we love.

L’Informal Tacos

L’Informal Tacos is our favourite Mexican restaurant in Mallorca. The food is outstanding and filled with flavour. Our favourite dishes are the chilli and meat casserole, Baja California tacos and the guacamole. Make sure to pair your tacos with one of their amazing cocktails.

Restaurant Koh, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@koh_mallorca*

KOH

Koh is a South East Asian inspired restaurant located in the hip neighbourhood of Santa Catalina. The food at Koh is filled with flavours like coriander, lime & chilli. Our favourite dishes are the “KFC”, spring rolls, dumplings, smoked pork ribs & fried calamari.

El Camino

El Camino is an iconic Mallorcan restaurant. With a unique bar-seating arrangement, you’re guaranteed to feel more connected to the restaurant. There’s a special vibe in El Camino plus outstanding, knowledgeable service. We love the “pan tomate” and jamon croquettes to share.

MarChica

MarChica is hands down one of the best sushi restaurants in Mallorca. Located around the corner from Porto Pi, it’s a cosy environment with outdoor seating on the upstairs terrace. The staff are legends and always happy to help. We love the edamame with it’s kimchee dip sauce and you can take your pick from the selection of sushi rolls, they’re all amazing.

Harajuku

Harajuku is a no-nonsense sushi restaurant in Palma that delivers on authenticity and taste. What it can’t match MarChica for in appearances, it makes up for in the quality of food. They do everything well on their menu. It’s also really good value for money in comparison to the competition.

Mr Xiao

Mr Xiao is the latest offering from the Banana Clip Group, the team behind Rikito. Mr Xiao hits all the right notes on their menu with lots of options to try from their dim sum and sharing plates. Buzzing atmosphere in the heart of Palma’s trendiest neighbourhood.

Neni

Neni is a must-visit when you’re in the Soller or Port Soller area. Located inside the Bikini Island Hotel, it has some of the best views over the port you could hope for. The restaurant is set on their huge terrace and has an exciting menu of plates best for sharing. Haya’s famous popcorn falafel is one of our favourites.

RIKITO

Sister restaurant of Mr Xiao, Rikito really understands good and simple Italian food. Combine a salad with a pizza or try one their excellent pastas. You won’t be disappointed. Rikito has a fun and relaxed atmosphere, it’s a go-to pick for us when meeting a group of friends for dinner in Santa Catalina.

Giromatto

Giromatto is another Italian offering in Santa Catalina that you need to check out. It has a classic Italian menu of starters, pastas and deserts. The interior makes you feel like you’ve just walked into an authentic eatery in the back streets of Rome. We love places that mix simplicity with authenticity and Giromatto ticks all the boxes.

Sa Placeta

A new project from the House of Sanz group - they just don’t miss. Located in the heart of Palma’s old town, Sa Placeta is so named for the leafy square in which it stands. The chef and staff are super knowledgeable and passionate about the local ingredients used to serve up some of the best dishes in town.

Bars

We’re blessed with some really fun bars and high quality cocktail making, particularly in Palma but right across Mallorca. Here’s a selection of places we’re excited to return to and recomned to visiting friends in 2024. If you want more, check out our list of 25 bars in Palma.

Agabar

It’s no secret we just love Agabar. If they were handing out loyalty cards we’d have racked up hundreds of free drinks by now. The setting, the staff, the amazing quality of cocktails - you can’t lose at Agabar. It’s always buzzing and set in the middle of the pedestrian street, Carrer Fabrica, in Santa Catalina.

Chapeau 1987

Chapeau 1987 is a cocktail & whiskey bar located in the centre of Palma. Unique for its design, atmosphere and 150+ whiskey references! It’s a really cosy setting, perfect for taking a nightcap in town and you’ll be guaranteed the finest level of service and ingredients.

Ventuno

Another Santa Catalina hotspot that just calls your name as you walk by. There is always a fun atmosphere both inside and flowing out onto the footpath. It’s a local favourite for many due to it’s popular location and great drinks. They also run the beach bar at Portals Vells.

Nicolas

If you’re after a drink in Palma’s old town, Bar Nicolas is always a good idea. It’s perfectly located, set upon a small and vibrant square around the corner from the retail and boutiques on Passeig de Born. The staff are super professional and we love dropping by here to meet friends whilst in the old town.

The Boathouse

The Boathouse sits on the harbourside walk between Palma and El Terreno. there’s something magical about that spot, surrounded by boats and taking in the late afternoon sunshine. They offer a standard menu of classic cocktails + food options. Perfect spot for a lazy afternoon in the sun.

Sunset Bars

Sunset bars are the places we love to go and take in Mallorca’s magical sunsets. Everyone loves a good golden hour and we’re no different. These are the places we think have the best combination of great views and fun atmospheres.

Donkey Bar

Donkey Bar sits alongside the restaurant, Neni, inside the Bikini Island hotel in Port Soller. As far as hotel bars go, this one is always lively. Set upon the beautiful terrace with postcard views looking down over the port, it’s a great spot to start your night off in the Soller area.

Jumeirah Sunset Lounge

Like everything at Jumeriah, it’s all about luxury. They have prime position in Port Soller on top of the hill and laying claim to perhaps the best views in the area. You’ll be guaranteed professional service, first class photo opportunities and a pricey menu to go along with them.

Nautilus

Just down the road is perhaps a lesser known option but with, in our opinion, equally impressive vibes and views. Nautilus is perched directly above the sea and its sunsets are incredibly hard to beat. You can book a table for dinner or just grab a seat at the bar to relax and enjoy the view.

Na Foradada

Na Foradada has exploded in popularity in recent years. The word has got out and in the peak of summer you can expect to find many others jostling for a spot to take in arguably Mallorca’s finest sunset spot on the west coast.

Rooftop Bars

A good rooftop bar is one of summer’s great pastimes. The perfect way to enjoy a drink outside and take in the views of the island whilst you’re at it. We’ve recommended our favourites below but you can read about our list of 15 rooftop bars here.

Almaq Rooftop bar at Hotel Es Princep

A sunny scene overlooking the Bay of Palma, with chilled daytime music that gets livelier into the night. Part of the trendy Es Princep Hotel, it’s close to the cathedral with amazing views and a fun atmosphere. Perfect place to take in the sights of Palma.

Singular Rooftop Bar — *Photo by* *@hotelsantfrancesc*

Singular Rooftop at Sant Francesc Hotel

The Sant Francesc Hotel itself is worth a visit but the rooftop is its crown jewel. Exclusive to guests during daytime, but in summer nights everyone is welcome. It’s in the heart of Palma and has an exclusive feel to it as it’s a little off the beaten tourist path and lesser know than some of the other rooftops in Palma.

Antigua Rooftop

We stayed at Antigua this past winter and learnt about their amazing and relatively unknown terrace rooftop bar. It’s another hotel set in the heart of Palma and they open their rooftop to guests as well as non-guests. It’s top of our list to get back to in the warmer months.

Winerys

There are so many amazing wineries in Mallorca, it’s hard to pick just a few. Visiting these vineyards and their cellar doors is such a great way to connect to the land, learn a bit of history and enjoy a tasting at the same time. Here we’ve chosen our top spots to visit in 2024.

Bodega Sa Cabana

Sa Cabana is a family-owned, ancient agricultural property located in Binissalem. The estate has vines of different varieties, both Mallorcan and European, perfectly adapted to the soil and bioclimatic conditions. It’s a beautiful spot to take some friends and spend a lazy afternoon enjoying a tasting.

Macia Batle

For 15 € per person you can enjoy a visit to Macia Batle and taste a variety of wines. It’s located in the lovely neighbourhood of Santa Maria, just 15 minutes from Palma. Macia has turned the vineyard into an amazing event venue also, Son LLompart by Macià Batle.

Bodega Conde de SUYROT

If you are a lover of wine tourism and looking for guided tours and wine tastings with knowledgable experts, this is another must stop on your wine tour of Mallorca. Enjoy a glass of wine and some tapas in the picturesque surrounds of Arta in the north east of the island.

SON PRIM

Son Prim is located on the Pla de Mallorca, the central part of the island, in the Sencelles region historically known for vine growing and wine making by families who have inhabited their villages. The charm of the winery is enhanced by the vineyards that surround it completely.

Winery Can Pizá, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@can.piza.boutique.winery*

Can Pizà Boutique Winery

Drop by another Santa Maria favourite of ours and enjoy a special wine tasting in the gardens in the summer or by the fire in the winter. You will be also guided through the old house and the winery and get a detailed story about Can Piza’s wine-making philosophy.

Can Axartell

Head to the north in Pollenca and learn all the steps of gravity winemaking, discover ancestral native varieties, stroll among the vineyards and ancient olive trees, and awaken your senses with Can Axartell’s amazing wines.

Bodega Oliver Moragues

Choose from the mini or full tasting and tours at Oliver Moragues. Their 100% owned vineyards and harvest by hand allows a direct selection from each plant and from each vineyard every day and to select only the bunches that are most interesting.

Bodegas José L. Ferrer

The Jose L. Ferrer wine is synonomous with Mallorca and reognisable in many stores. Visit the winery in Binissalem, a town that has always been deeply rooted in wine culture, and delve into the world of wine making in Mallorca, through one of the longest running wineries on the island.

Bodega Ribas

Bodega Ribas offers a guided walk through the facilities of the winery, where they explain the history and the winemaking process. The experience is followed by different tasting options, served in the garden or inside the stately 18th Century homes of Can Ribas.

Wine tasting CAV. Mallorca — *Photo by* *@cav.vins*

CAV.

CAV is not strictly a winery but in fact a wine store and we wanted to include it in here as it’s an amazing option if you are in Palma and want to try out some handpicked ecological wines.

Olivioil & Winetasting at Abucassa, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@aubocassa*

Aubocassa

Also not a winery, but another amazing tasting and tour option in Manacor for olive oil & wine tasting. You’ll get a beautiful, guided walk through the olive grove with explanations about the history of the estate, the cultivation and the production process.

Experiences

The real beauty of Mallorca can be found in it’s landscape. A place where the ocean meets the mountains, there is simply so much stunning scenery to experience. Here we have recommended our favourite ways to experience Mallorca both by getting outisde and enjoying the water and mountains but also by engaging in the arts and cultural side of life here.

Naturacavall

Who doesn’t want to experience the wild side of Mallorca via horseback?! Discover breathtaking landscapes, ideal for getting out into nature. Ride along off track paths with incredible views out across the valley and along the coast.

Kayak Excursion Mallorca

From guides trips to courses, KEM has designed routes that involve some moderate physical effort but are a great way to get active whilst on the island. They work with small groups for better interaction, environment respect and safety.

Mountain Claiming, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@mallorcamountains*

MallorcaMountains

Climbing, canyoning, hiking, coasteering and courses. Another super active way to get outside and explore all the magic of this unique place where the mountains meet the sea. Fun and adrenaline rolled into one.

Scuba Diving, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@tuentadventure*

Tuent Adventure

Tuent Adventure helps you discover diving, paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkelling. Located up in the beautiful north west of the island, near the famous Sa Colabra beach, this is another experience for those that are seeking a bit of movement and adventure in Mallorca.

BonaOna Surf School

Bet you didn’t expect to find waves to rise in Mallorca? Hawaii’s north shore it is not but you’ll still find a wave or two and can also take advantage of those windy days. Rentals and lessons for all the types of water sports are available. Located in Can Pastilla.

Dada-days

Dada-days is a new platform for curated art and craft courses on the island. From pottery, jewelry-making, glass fusing, or painting classes, our mission is to make it easy for you to slow down, connect with your senses, and explore your creativity in a new way—from private courses to group workshops.

MARINA BONNIN

Get in touch with your artistic side. In Son Ferriol just outside Palma you can find an authentic ceramic studio in Mallorca offering weekly group classes, private experiences, coworking and monographics.

Son Moragues

Son Moragues is an organic farm in the majestic surrounds of Valldemossa. They have opened the doors to their farm to create unforgettable experiences in addition to the production of their organic extra virgin olive oil. Experiences include history tours, tasting workshops,

Cooking Class at Lonja 18, Mallorca — *Photo by* *@openkitchenmallorca*

Lonja 18 Open Kitchen Mallorca

Lonja 18 is a unique cooking experience in Mallorca. You will have hands on guidance through small group cooking sessions. It’s a great way to spend 3 hours of fun doing something completely different. You can expect to learn more about the island throughout.

Soqueta Experiences

Another amazing option for a cooking experience in Mallorca. Mallorcan gastronomy is a huge part of Spanish cuisine and Mediterranean culture. Soqueta delivers an authentic total immersion of the island. In each workshop you will live a part of local gastronomic life.

Terragust

Enjoy guided tours through Majorcan farmlands and end the tour with an excellent tasting menu. A unique experience that unites nature and gastronomy in which you can discover where the food comes from, how it is grown and when it is collected for tasting and consumption.

Boating Adventure

There are many ways to discover Mallorca, but one of the best is surely via the crystal blue waters. We have been recommended some solid options that include one-off rentals and also seasonal memberships. Rib Club, Perfect Charter, Bonnie Lass Charters & Ocean Charter Mallorca are where we recommend you start your research.

Beaches

We are spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches in Mallorca. After putting in endless research and exploring every nook and cranny across the island, we’ve nailed down some of our favourites below. If you want to discover even more beaches we recommend, here’s a list of 40.

Cala s'Almunia

Cala s’Almunia is one of the hotspots of the east coast for good reason. The photos tell the story. Absolutely breathtaking and worth the 15 minute walk from the car park options. Great cliff jumps also for those inclined to get a little adventurous.

Caló Des Moro

Simply stunning from a photography point of view. There's not a lot of room to place towels down but it's 100% worth the trek just to take in the breathtaking views. Caló Des Moro lies just around the headland from Cala s’Almunia, so you can take in both beaches in the one visit.

Cala Llombards

One of our top picks on the entire island. It's got pretty much everything. White sand, perfect, clear turquoise waters. Jumping off spots, a small bar and restaurant. Car parking. Simply one of the best and a place we keep coming back to.

Cala Mesquida

Long and sandy beach in the north east of the island set upon a backdrop of pine trees and sand dunes. There is plenty of room, plenty of car park space and you’ll even find waves here. Surfboards are available for rent.

Platja de Formentor

A truly unique and stunning beach in the far north west corner of the island. The drive down is spectacular and the beach set amongst the pine trees is a favourite of many. It almost gets too busy in the peak of summer and traffic needs to be monitored along the tight roads up and down the cap.

Cala Cap Falco

Cap Falco is a superb little narrow cove where you can park yourself on the small sandy beach or grab a spot out on the cliffs. The water is stunning and the restaurant is top notch also. Easy to park and a real paradise just around the corner from Magaluf.

Cala Comtesa

Another of our most visited spots due to its proximity to Palma. This means it can also get crowded but you’ll easily find a spot if you arrive early. The small sandy cove is popular but you also have further seating and entry points to the sea heading along the past to the west. Rent sun beds for 15 €.

Sant Elm

Another long time favourite for us that holds many great memories. Situated in the very far south west corner of the island. It's a beautiful village with a sandy beach and plenty of rock formations to discover further along the coast. Many great bars and restaurants to make a day out of it.

Beach Clubs

Mallorca has some great beach clubs. They’re the perfect option for when you want to spend a full day at the beach during those hot summer days. No doubt a more luxurious way to hit the beach, they often come with a hefty minimum spend but sometimes it’s just worth it to indulge. Here’s our faves for 2024. You can also read about our list of 19 beach clubs here.

UM Beach House

Great venue in Portals with stunning sea views and top staff in a chilled environment full of relaxing vibes. This is one of the pricier options in Mallorca but you do get what you pay for with distinct luxury vibes and a nice crowd for people watching.

Assaona

Assaona has become a heavy hitter on Mallorca’s beach club scene and is a key reason for the revitalisation of Portixol, to the east of Palma. They’ve created a really modern beach club where every detail has been considered to provide a fun day by the ocean, yet still being within walking distance of central Palma.

Gran Folies

In an area overlooking the crystal clear waters of Cala Llamp, you'll find Beach Club Gran Folies, one of the oldest in Mallorca. It’s more of a chilled vibe and close to Port Andratx in a really beautiful corner of the island.

Cotton Club Mallorca

Sister club of the original in Ibiza. You can expect high prices and a buzzing atmosphere in this Costa de la Calma spot. If you make a whole day of it the minimum spend isn’t that unreasonable and it’s a beautiful environment to enjoy the Mallorcan summer.

Puro Beach Illetas

Situated in the popular resort area of Illetas, with direct access to the sea. There are many unique sun bed spaces all facing the Mediterranean. It gets busy so be sure to book in advance. Also a little pricey but another place where you can expect good service for a full day out.

The Best 58 Things To Do In Mallorca In 2024