🇪🇸 Palma de Mallorca, Spain — Cruise Port Guide
Mallorca's sunny capital crowned by a vast seafront Gothic cathedral, with tapas-filled old-town lanes and Balearic beaches nearby.
Updated September 2026
Quick facts
Getting ashore
When to visit Palma de Mallorca
May-June and September-October bring warm, dry weather (22-27C) and lighter crowds than the hot, busy July-August peak.
Getting back to the ship on time
If you walk into town, budget extra time for the return since the waterfront route can take 30-45+ minutes on foot, so leave at least an hour before all-aboard.
All-aboard is ship's time — check it in the daily programme, and set your watch to it.
Things to do in Palma de Mallorca
Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
Marvel at the seafront Gothic cathedral and Gaudí-designed interior.
Bellver Castle
Visit a rare round hilltop castle overlooking the bay.
Old town & tapas
Wander patios and courtyards while grazing tapas bars.
Sóller vintage train
Ride a historic wooden train through mountains to Sóller village.
Palma Bay beach
Unwind on sandy shores just east of the city.
Caves of Drach
Explore vast stalactite caverns with an underground-lake concert.
Popular excursions
Palma Cathedral & old town tour
Gaudi-touched La Seu and the lanes of the historic quarter.
What to eat
- Ensaïmada
- Sobrassada
- Pa amb oli
- Tumbet
- Frito mallorquín
Weather by month
Best time to visit: May–Oct
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59° | 42° | 1.7" |
| Feb | 60° | 42° | 1.4" |
| Mar | 63° | 45° | 1.1" |
| Apr | 66° | 49° | 1.5" |
| May | 72° | 55° | 1.2" |
| Jun | 79° | 62° | 0.5" |
| Jul | 84° | 67° | 0.2" |
| Aug | 85° | 68° | 0.8" |
| Sep | 80° | 63° | 2" |
| Oct | 73° | 56° | 2.7" |
| Nov | 65° | 49° | 2" |
| Dec | 60° | 44° | 1.9" |
Local phrases
A little history
Mallorca is the largest Balearic Island; Catalan (Mallorquí) is spoken alongside Spanish.
The seafront La Seu cathedral took nearly 400 years to build.
Tipping is modest — round up or leave 5–10% for good service.
The long midday lunch and late dinners follow mainland Spanish rhythms.