Last reviewed: · Prices in Euros (€) are approximate and for orientation only.
Route at a glance
One week balancing Palma's golden Gothic cathedral and courtyard mansions with the UNESCO Serra de Tramuntana mountain villages and crystal-clear southeastern coves. Every intercity leg is timed around direct 300 km/h Renfe AVE, Avlo, Iryo, or Ouigo high-speed trains (or regional Avant/ferry links) so you spend your trip in historic plazas, tapas bars, and museums rather than highway traffic.
Estimated per-person budget (€1,120 – €1,980) covers mid-range boutique hotels in walkable quarters, advance high-speed rail fares, timed monument entries (Alhambra, Sagrada Família, Real Alcázar), and daily Menú del Día lunches plus evening tapas.
Day-by-day plan
Palma Arrival, La Seu Cathedral & La Lonja Old Town
Arrive at PMI Airport (EMT Bus A1, €5), tour Palma's soaring sandstone Cathedral (La Seu) with Gaudí's canopy, and dine in Santa Catalina.
Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Bellver Castle & Arab Baths
Explore the Moorish-Gothic Almudaina Palace, 10th-century Banys Àrabs, and circular hilltop Bellver Castle overlooking Palma Bay.
1912 Wooden Train to Sóller & Port de Sóller Vintage Tram
Board the mahogany 1912 Ferrocarril de Sóller at Plaça d'Espanya through 13 mountain tunnels to Sóller's citrus valley and harbor tram.
UNESCO Serra de Tramuntana: Valldemossa & Clifftop Deià
Visit the Royal Charterhouse of Valldemossa (enjoying warm coca de patata), walk stone olive terraces in Deià, and swim at rocky Cala Deià.
Pollença, Alcúdia Medieval Walls & Cap de Formentor
Follow the northern spine to Pollença's 365-step Calvari stairway, walled Alcúdia, and the dramatic lighthouse cliffs of Cap de Formentor (via TIB shuttle 334 in summer).
Southeast Limestone Coves: Mondragó Natural Park & Caló des Moro
Base near golden-stone Santanyí to swim in the turquoise pine-framed waters of Cala Mondragó, S'Amarador, and Caló des Moro.
Santanyí Market, Ensaïmada Pastry & Departure from Palma
Browse Santanyí's artisan market, pick up a boxed Ensaïmada de Mallorca IGP for the flight home, and depart from PMI or connect to Barcelona.
Transport & high-speed rail notes
Book point-to-point Renfe AVE, Avlo, Iryo, or Ouigo tickets 30–90 days ahead (€9–€45/leg) and use your free Combinado Cercanías code for airport/suburban rail connections.
What to book ahead
- Tap your contactless Visa or Mastercard when boarding AND exiting TIB intercity buses across Mallorca for automatic 40–50% fare discounts over cash.
- From June through September, private cars are restricted on the final stretch to Cap de Formentor lighthouse during daytime hours—use the TIB 334 shuttle bus.
- Wear water shoes for rocky coves like Cala Deià and bring a morning snorkel mask.
Ways to adapt this route
- Swap a museum afternoon for a historic Mercado de Abastos food hall and vermut tasting
- Add a 30-minute Renfe Avant half-day excursion (such as Toledo, Segovia, Girona, or Córdoba)