Mallorca itinerary: Palma, mountain villages and the best coves
Mallorca is bigger than most people expect, and where you sleep decides how much time you spend driving. The west has mountain villages, the east has turquoise coves, and Palma has the culture. This prompt asks your todo.is agent for a Mallorca plan with a base or two, drive times, beaches matched to the wind and a backup for August crowds.
The prompt
- Plan a Mallorca itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. We will [TRANSPORT]. Suggest one or two bases and why. Include Palma (La Seu Cathedral, the old town, Bellver Castle), Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller with the old train or tram to Port de Sóller, the Formentor peninsula and Cap de Formentor, and a few calas on the east coast. Add [ACTIVITIES]. Give drive times, parking tips for busy beaches and which places need early arrival. Balance beach days and sightseeing for [PACE]. Put it in a PDF and an Excel sheet with each day's stops and drive times. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "6". A week lets you see both the mountains and the coves.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "2 to 8 June". July and August are hot and crowded.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "couple", "family with kids 4 and 7", "group of cyclists".
- [TRANSPORT]: E.g. "rent a car", "use buses only", "rent e-bikes in the north".
- [ACTIVITIES]: E.g. "a hike in the Tramuntana, kayaking to a sea cave, a winery visit, the Caves of Drach".
- [PACE]: E.g. "relaxed, half beach every day", "active, lots of sights".
Example result
- Mallorca in 6 days, couple, rental car
- Bases: Sóller (3 nights), Cala d'Or area (3 nights) · June
- Day 1: Palma
- • Pick up the car at the airport and drive to Palma (about 15 minutes).
- • La Seu Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace.
- • Old town lanes, then the Santa Catalina market for lunch.
- • Evening: drive to Sóller (about 35 minutes through the tunnel).
- Day 2: Valldemossa and Deià
- • Morning: Valldemossa's Carthusian monastery and a coca de patata pastry.
- • Coastal road to Deià, with a swim at Cala Deià.
- • Evening: sunset dinner in Port de Sóller.
- Day 3: Tramuntana and Sóller
- • Morning: hike down to the Torrent de Pareis at Sa Calobra, or the Barranc de Biniaraix trail from Sóller.
- • Afternoon: Sóller's orange groves and town square. Take the old tram down to the port.
- Day 4: Formentor, then move east
- • Arrive early at the Formentor peninsula. In high season, car access to the cape can be restricted, so check the rules.
- • Swim at Platja de Formentor.
- • Drive to the east coast base (about 1 hour 15 minutes).
- Day 5: East coast coves
- • Morning: Caló des Moro and Cala s'Almunia. Arrive early: parking is very limited.
- • Afternoon: Mondragó Natural Park for an easier beach.
- • Evening: dinner in Cala Figuera's fishing harbour.
- Day 6: Caves and back to Palma
- • Caves of Drach in Porto Cristo (timed tours).
- • Drive to the airport, about 1 hour.
- Good to know
- • The Ma-10 mountain road is narrow and busy with cyclists. Drive slowly.
- • On windy days, pick coves on the sheltered side of the island.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in days, dates, group, transport, activities and pace.
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen or send it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- You get a PDF itinerary and an Excel sheet with stops and drive times for each day.
- Reply with tweaks like "no hiking" or "one base only" and book hotels and the car yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Split your stay between the west and east if you have five days or more. It cuts driving a lot.
- Famous coves fill by mid-morning in summer. Arrive early or go late in the day.
- Without a car, base in Palma or Sóller and use the buses and the Sóller train.
- Ask your agent for a daily 7:30 WhatsApp message with the wind forecast and the best cove for that day.
Mallorca itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Mallorca? Five to seven days lets you see Palma, the Tramuntana mountains and the east coast coves without rushing.
- Do you need a car in Mallorca? A car makes coves and mountain villages much easier. Without one, buses and the Sóller train cover the main towns.
- Where is the best place to stay in Mallorca? Palma for city life, Sóller or Deià for mountains, and the southeast for coves. Many visitors use two bases.
- When is the best time to visit Mallorca? May, June, September and early October are warm with fewer crowds. July and August are the busiest months.
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