Balearic Islands
Illes Balears
What is it like to visit Balearic Islands?
The Balearic Islands offer a Mediterranean mix of beaches, coves, villages and nightlife, each island with its own identity. Mallorca blends culture with coast, Ibiza balances energy and relaxation, Menorca is peaceful and family-friendly, and Formentera feels like an untouched escape. The region is warm, scenic and well-connected, drawing sunseekers, food lovers and slow travellers alike.
Best things to do in Balearic Islands
Every destination has its own rhythm - and we help you find yours. Explore what Balearic Islands has to offer through our Five Ways to Play: Relaxation, Adventure, Culture, Food and Nightlife - five styles of travel to match every kind of tourist.
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Where to stay in Balearic Islands
Each town in Balearic Islands offers a different kind of stay. Here’s where to base yourself, depending on what matters most to you.
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Cala d'Or
A bright, Ibizan-style resort on Mallorca's southeast coast, spread across a string of small sandy coves around a busy marina.
Port de Pollença
A relaxed family beach resort on a wide bay in north Mallorca, famous as a cycling base and the gateway to Cap de Formentor.
Deià
A hillside village on Mallorca's northwest coast, long a home for artists and writers, with a small cove and dramatic mountain views.
Portocolom
A quiet old fishing town on Mallorca's east coast, set around one of the island's largest natural harbours and a photogenic lighthouse.
Inca
A working inland city in the centre of Mallorca, famous for its huge Thursday market, its leather workshops and its traditional celler restaurants.
Palma
Mallorca's capital city, home to a huge Gothic cathedral, an old Moorish quarter and some of the best food and markets in the Balearic Islands.
Platja d'en Bossa
Ibiza's longest beach and its biggest party strip, just south of Ibiza Town, home to world-famous clubs Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza.
Ibiza
The capital of Ibiza, known to visitors as Ibiza Town, with a UNESCO-listed walled old town, a lively port and some of the island's best nightlife.
Felanitx
An inland city in the southeast of Mallorca at the centre of the Pla i Llevant wine region, known for its Sunday market and the Sant Salvador sanctuary.
Sant Antoni de Portmany
A lively resort town on Ibiza's west coast, famous for its sunset strip, its bars and clubs, and a wide, sheltered bay.
Pollença
A historic market town at the foot of Mallorca's Tramuntana mountains, known for its Sunday market and the 365 Calvari steps.
Porto Cristo
A seaside town on Mallorca's east coast, best known for the Caves of Drach, their underground lake and a sheltered sandy beach.
Sóller
A pretty town in a mountain valley in northwest Mallorca, famous for its orange groves and the vintage train and tram that reach it.
Valldemossa
A stone mountain village in the Serra de Tramuntana, best known for its Carthusian monastery where Chopin spent a winter.
Port de Sóller
A sheltered horseshoe bay on the northwest coast of Mallorca, reached from Sóller by vintage tram, with calm beaches and a promenade.
Santa Eulària des Riu
A relaxed, family-friendly town on Ibiza's east coast, known as the island's food capital, with a marina, a promenade and a hilltop church.
Port d'Alcúdia
A lively beach resort in the north of Mallorca, with a long sandy bay, a busy marina and ferries across to Menorca.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia
A quiet, traditional village inland in southwest Ibiza, below the island's highest peak and a gateway to its wild southwest coast.
Alcúdia
A walled old city in the north of Mallorca, built on the Roman town of Pollentia and ringed by 14th-century medieval walls you can still walk.
Santanyí
A golden-stone market town in southeast Mallorca, known for its twice-weekly market, its art galleries and its Baroque church organ.
How to get to Balearic Islands
All three main islands—Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca—have international airports with direct flights from across Europe. Ferries run from mainland Spain, especially from Barcelona and Valencia. Within islands, renting a car or scooter is the easiest way to explore beaches and smaller towns.
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Ibiza Airport
IBZ
Menorca Airport
MAH
Best time to visit Balearic Islands
May to October is ideal for warm weather and swimming. July and August are the hottest and busiest, especially in Ibiza. Spring and autumn are perfect for hiking, exploring and enjoying quieter beaches. Winter is mild and peaceful, especially in rural areas.
Balearic Islands weather: what to expect
The islands have a classic Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and hot, with highs around 30°C. Spring and autumn bring sunny days and cooler nights. Winters are mild, with occasional rain and plenty of clear skies, especially in the south of Mallorca and Ibiza.
Travel tips for visiting Balearic Islands
Each island has a different pace, so choose based on your travel style. Ferries between islands are limited outside summer. Book restaurants and beach clubs in advance in high season. Local food includes seafood, sobrasada and ensaimadas. Tap water is safe, but many opt for bottled in rural areas.
FAQs about visiting Balearic Islands
Helpful answers to common questions about visiting Balearic Islands, from practical tips to local insights.
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