A Perfect Week in Mallorca: Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

The 7-Day Mallorca Itinerary That Includes Wine, Beaches, and Local Secrets

Mallorca is the kind of place that tricks you. You arrive expecting beaches and sangria—and you get those—but the island quietly hands you much more. Pine-studded mountains. Tiny fishing villages. Dry-stone walls and orange groves. Vineyards that haven’t made it into tourist brochures yet. A week here isn’t just a holiday. It’s a recalibration.

This itinerary gives you the essentials: what to see, where to linger, and how to avoid the rookie mistakes. If it’s your first time, follow this—and you’ll leave like a regular.

Day 1: Palma – Start With the City Everyone Underrates

Don’t rush through Palma. It’s not just a pit stop. It’s a city with layers.

Start at La Seu, the city’s gothic cathedral. You’ll walk in expecting another church and walk out vaguely disoriented—it’s that good. Inside you’ll find sunlight filtering through kaleidoscopic windows, Gaudí’s architectural tweaks, and a side chapel that looks like the sea turned to stone.

From there, wander. Palma’s old town is a tangle of narrow alleys and hidden courtyards. Pop into the boutiques, grab a coffee at Café Riutort, and take your time. Dinner? Book a seat at El Camino, a bar-style spot where the locals snack elbow-to-elbow on razor clams and grilled squid.

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Day 2: Valldemossa & Deià – The Villages That Look Photoshopped

Drive north into the Tramuntana mountains, and you’ll understand why this island pulls in writers and recluses. Valldemossa is impossibly pretty—stone houses, terracotta roofs, and cafés that serve fluffy coca de patata (a sugary potato bun that works far better than it sounds).

Next stop: Deià, the hilltop village where the shutters are faded, the locals are artistic, and the air smells like thyme and fig trees. It’s one of those rare places that’s wildly Instagrammable but still feels authentic. Have lunch at Ca’s Patro March, built right into the cliffs, the view is outrageous, and the fish is always fresh.

Day 3: Sóller and Port de Sóller – Where the Train is Half the Fun

Today’s about slowing down and soaking it in.

Start by hopping on the wooden train to Sóller—a rattling beauty from 1912 that meanders through citrus groves and sleepy villages. Once in town, grab a coffee in Plaça Constitució and take your time. Wander the side streets, peek into Can Prunera (an Art Nouveau house turned museum), and smell the oranges.

Catch the open-air tram down to Port de Sóller and spend the afternoon beachside. You can rent a paddleboard or just lie flat with a paperback. For dinner, Randemar has a low-key elegance, good cocktails, and views that will make you linger.

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Day 4: Formentor – The Island’s Wild Northern Edge

Ready for drama? Drive up to the Cap de Formentor, where cliffs drop into the sea like the set of an ancient epic. It’s all winding roads and big skies. You’ll want to stop every five minutes just to stare.

On the way back, pull into Playa de Formentor—a pine-fringed beach with water so clear it’s almost annoying. Bring a towel and spend a lazy hour floating. If you’re hungry, head to Pollensa, a charming town nearby, and try Q11 or Clivia for a proper lunch.

This is one of those days you’ll remember more vividly than you expect. It’s not loud or flashy. It’s just…perfect.

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Day 5: Alcúdia & the Wine You Didn’t Know You Needed

Start your day in Alcúdia, a walled town that’s managed to dodge the worst of tourism. Walk the ramparts, browse market stalls (Tuesdays and Sundays), and get lost in the maze-like streets.

Then steer inland to Binissalem—Mallorca’s wine heartland. This is where you’ll find Bodega Ribas and José L. Ferrer, two family-run spots producing quietly brilliant wines you won’t see on UK shelves. Book a tasting, learn about local grapes like Prensal and Mantonegro, and maybe buy a bottle you’ll pretend not to open until you get home.

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Day 6: Cala Figuera & the Secret Coves of the Southeast

This is the day for swimming, strolling, and staying unplugged.

Cala Figuera is a fishing village, not a beach town. You’ll find boats bobbing in green water, old men repairing nets, and cats sunning themselves like they pay rent. It’s quiet and lovely and feels a world away from anywhere.

After that, hunt down the southeast’s secret beaches: Caló des Moro and Cala Llombards. The hikes are a little rugged, but the reward is crystalline water, white sand, and that hush that only exists in places without roads or music.

Day 7: Back to Palma – One More Bite Before You Go

Your flight’s not until late? Good. You’ve got time.

Spend your final day at Santa Catalina Market, grazing your way through tapas, oysters, and local cheeses. Buy that bottle of olive oil you’ll forget to declare at customs. Walk the marina. Take one last look at the Cathedral.

And maybe, just maybe, start planning your next trip back.

FAQs – You Asked, Mallorca Answered

1. Do you need a car to do this trip?
Yes. Public transport covers the basics, but the magic lives off-route—in coves, mountains, and vineyards. Renting a car unlocks it all.

2. When’s the best time to go?
May, June, September, and early October. Warm seas, blue skies, and fewer crowds. July–August? Hot and heaving.

3. Is Mallorca just for beach lovers?
Not even close. Yes, the beaches are spectacular. But the inland villages, art galleries, wineries, and mountain drives are just as worthy.

4. Is English widely spoken?
Yes—especially in tourist areas. But a little Spanish or Mallorquín goes a long way. Even just a “Bon dia” will earn you a smile.

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