With 4 days in Mallorca you can see a lot of different landscape: mountains, sandy beaches, calas, cities…
I have created 5 Mallorca itineraries for 4 days, to choose, depending on your interests:
- A road trip with a little bit of everything (beach, history, mountains, towns…)
- A beach focus itinerary to see the most beautiful coves
- Day trips from Palma de Mallorca, if you don’t want to drive
- Off the beaten path gems to discover
- A sport and adventure one with the best fun activities in Mallorca
All you need for a wonderful break!
Before my tips + photos, here are my favorites for Mallorca:
My favorite platform to rent a car in Mallorca: DiscoverCars
The unmissable boat tour: dolphin watching from Alcudia
My favorite excursion from Palma: Port de Soller and Valldemossa
My favorite places to stay:
- Palma de Mallorca: see best rated hotels – e.g. Hotel Posada Terra Santa
- Port d’Alcudia: see best rated hotels – e.g. Bonavida apartments
- Cala d’or: see best rated hotels – e.g. Casa Ceiba Maria
- In a Finca in the heart of the island – I suggest Finca Cas Sant
Visiting Mallorca in 4 days: essentials to know
Are 4 days in Mallorca enough?
The island is bigger than you may realize. And there is much to do and visit.
With 4 days, you can see a lot but you have to make specific choices to either:
- pick one of everything (one cala, one village, one cave, one castle…)
- or pick an area of the island, and decide to come back another time to cover the rest
Don’t jam-pack your road trip itinerary. You may want to stop at viewpoints, take side roads to explore hidden areas, or just stay longer in a village or at a beach because it is spectacular. Therefore, make sure to be reasonable in your planning.
Below is a map with the main driving times to give you perspective:
Best things to do in Mallorca over 4 days
It depends on your center of interest. There are many amazing places and activities.
You can spend the entire time relaxing at the beach and enjoying the restaurants. But that would be a shame because the island is beautiful!
In this article I recommend 5 types of itineraries, depending on your expectations: scenery, beach, adventures, no driving…
But before, I share those itineraries, here are some important tips to keep in mind.
How to get to Mallorca
Mallorca has a very large airport. There are many flights from most European countries. Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
How to get around
It is possible to explore some areas without a car: There are guided tours that can take you to the most famous places: caves, cliffs…
But Mallorca is so much more than that!
There are so many viewpoints, stunning roads and hidden gems to discover…
I really think renting a car is the best way to discover the island.
- Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
- Choose your car and company (prefer a smaller car for the narrow roads)
- Consider their full coverage option (I recommend it because of the narrow roads)
- Book early – there is limited supply as it is an island. Especially for Summer, make sure you can get a car, if booking your flights last minute.
See my 36 tips about renting a car in Mallorca
And See my tips about driving in Mallorca.
Where to stay – best side of Mallorca for 4 days
Well, there is no absolute best places to stay in Mallorca. It depends on what you are looking for.
Below are some of my recommendations, when you have only 4 days, so that you are not too far away from the attractions:
- For a choice of restaurants and a main town – see best rated accommodations in Palma
- For beach + practical location to explore – see best rated accommodations in Port d’Alcudia
- For a party area – see best rated accommodations in S’Arenal (not far from Palma de Mallorca)
- For access to the best calas – see best rated accommodations in Cala d’or
- For families – see best rated accommodations in Cala Millor or in Colonia Sant Jordi
More tips on my article about where to stay in Mallorca.
Option 1 – Mallorca itinerary 4 days – road trip & variety
Introduction
This itinerary is for the first time traveler who wants to see a little of everything the island has to offer:
beaches, calas, medieval towns, charming villages, archaeological sites, caves, cliffs, mountains…
I have not included a few of the most famous locations, as I found them overrated and too crowded. I have chosen alternatives for you.
For this type of itinerary, renting a car is essential!
Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
Summary
- Day 1 – Cape Formentor area (cliffs)
- Day 2 – Sa Calobra and Port de Soller (mountains)
- Day 3 – Calo des Moro and Mondrago natural park (nature, coves…)
- Day 4 – Palma de Mallorca
Days can be switched depending on weather and conditions. Avoid Palma de Mallorca on Sundays and Mondays (so that all monuments are open).
For this itinerary where you are driving to every corner of the island, the best places to stay are close to the main fast road:
- Palma de Mallorca – see best rated accommodations in Palma
- Alcudia or Port de Alcudia – see best rated accommodations in Port d’Alcudia
Day 1 – Cape Formentor & Pollença
- Stop 1 – Mirador es Colomer to discover the magnificent cliffs
- Stop 2 – Albertcrutx tower to see the entire headland
- Stop 3 – Drive to Formentor lighthouse (if opened to car – In Summer months, it is closed and you have to take a shuttle from Formentor beach.
Learn more in my article about the things to do at Cape Formentor.
Beware! This is a very very popular area. There are not many parking spaces (except around the beach), and not much space to turn around.
Better to visit as early as possible.
- Stop 4 – Formentor beach, considered one of the most beautiful on the island
- Stop 5 – if you don’t spend your afternoon at the Formentor beach, you can head inland to visit the historic center of Pollença with its huge staircase to the Calvari
Extra stop : Alcudia old town
If you started early, you can also visit Alcudia old town, especially if you are staying in Port d’Alcudia. Enjoy the medieval walls, the roman ruins, the church… just stroll around and on the walls.
Learn more in my article about the best things to do in Alcudia.
Day 2 – Sa Calobra and Port de Soller
- Stop 1 – Drive the amazing road to Sa Calobra – stop at Col dels Reis to see the man made road with its laces
- Stop 2 – Enjoy the short walk to Calobra and the amazing hidden beach
Sa Calobra is very popular, and parking is limited.
Visit as early as possible.
Learn more in my article about Sa Calobra.
- Stop 3 – Stroll around the bay of Port de Soller, enjoy lunch
- Stop 4 – Either head to the lighthouse (Far de Cap Gros) or up to the traditional village of Fornalutx
Learn more in my article about Port de Soller
Day 3 – Calo des Moro and Mondrago Natural Park
- Stop 1 – Calo des Moro (arrive as early as possible, as it is very, very popular – read my article for all my tips)
Learn more in my articles about Calo des Moro.
- Stop 2 – Mondrago Natural Park – headland trail
- Stop 3 – Cala Mondrago or Cala S’Amorador beach
Learn more in my articles about Mondrago Natural Park.
Day 4 – Palma de Mallorca
- Stop 1 – Palma de Mallorca cathedral – get a skip-the-line ticket
- Stop 2 – Stroll around the city center, enjoy the variety of architecture
- Stop 3 – head south and visit the impressive round castle (Castell de Bellver) – appreciate the 360° views
Need to rent a car in Mallorca?
My tips:
- Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
- Don’t choose a car too large, since some roads are very narrow
- Consider their full coverage option – it for peace of mind!
- Book early to have a large choice of vehicles!
Option 2 – Mallorca in 4 days – best beaches itinerary
Introduction
This 4-day Mallorca itinerary is for those who love discovering the most beautiful beaches and spending time relaxing there.
It covers my selection of the most beautiful calas and beaches.
Plus, I have added a few visits to combine with those beaches, if you don’t want to spend the entire day there.
For this type of itinerary, renting a car is essential!
Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
Summary
- Day 1 – Formentor beach
- Day 2 – Cala Pi & Cala Beltran
- Day 3 – Mondrago Natural Park
- Day 4 – Calo des Moro
For this itinerary, you want to stay at a place with a beautiful beach you enjoy as well, if you want to change one day into a no travel day:
- Port de Alcudia – see best rated accommodations
- Colonia de Sant Jordi – see best rated accommodations
- Cala Millor – see best rated accommodations
Day 1 – Formentor Beach
Most publications choose Platja de Formentor as the most beautiful beach in Mallorca.
Formentor beach is long and sandy, with shallow turquoise waters. And it has many facilities.
The half circle bay offers beautiful views of mountains covered with pine trees.
And you can combine with a visit to the Formentor Peninsula and its impressive cliffs (or at least stop at Mirador Es Colomer on the way).
Learn more about the Formentor peninsula
Day 2 – Cala Pi & Cala Beltran
Visit the narrow cove of Cala Pi.
This is a great place for those who enjoy swimming.
Go down 146 stairs to a sandy flat beach and crystal clear waters.
And for a little adventure, you can hike to the next water inlet called Cala Beltran. It is a beautiful walk with views almost all the way.
And you can combine with a visit to the nearby Capocorp Vell, one of the main archaeological sites on the island.
Learn more in my article about Cala Pi.
Day 3 – Mondrago Natural Park
The Mondrago Natural Park is famous for its white sand beaches, turquoise water and protected nature.
Several hiking paths allow the visitors to find long, and small beaches, whilst admiring the cliff views. My favorite walk is #2, around the headland.
It is popular but I think it remains a breath of fresh air as it is surrounded only by nature.
The main beach is Cala de Mondrago. This one is a bit wider than most in this article.
The other large beach is Cala s’Amarador.
The water is crystal clear.
Learn more
Day 4 – Calo des Moro
Calo des Moro is a stunning gem. it is definitively worth the effort to reach it.
The beach is actually very small, but the cove is mesmerizing which is why it is often listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca.
Its unique setting offers turquoise water and snorkeling opportunity along the cliffs.
Plus, the little headland makes it not too wide and not too narrow.
See all my tips about visiting Calo des Moro.
More ideas in my article about the beast beaches in Mallorca.
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Option 3 – 4 days in Palma de Mallorca – no car
Summary
This 4 day option is for those who do not wish to rent a car, but still see a large variety of what the island as to offer.
- Day 1 – Palma de Mallorca main touristic area
- Day 2 – Port de Soller and Sa Calobra
- Day 3 – Underground Caves
- Day 4 – Cape Formentor (cliffs, beach)
Days can be switched depending on availability.
Avoid Palma de Mallorca on Sundays and Mondays (so that all monuments are open).
For this itinerary, better to stay in Palma de Mallorca for the largest choice of day trips – see best rated accommodations
Day 1 – Palma de Mallorca
- Stop 1 – Visit the Palma de Mallorca cathedral – get a skip-the-line ticket
- Stop 2 – Visit the Alumdeina Palace
- Explore the cathedral areas, with its beautiful buildings
- Get lost in side streets, to truly discover the city.
You can book a guided tour or segway tour or bike tour – see options
Check out my article with the best things to do in Palma.
Day 2 – Port de Soller & Se Calobra
Have a travel adventure to the North coast with bus, tram and boat.
Head to Port de Soller, where you can enjoy the vibrant seafront and historical tram.
Then you hop on a boat to visit the Sa Calobra area.
Check out program and availability
Day 3 – Caves
Mallorca is home to many fascinating caves (see my list).
The most famous are Drach and Hams. My favorite is Arta.
You can find day trips to the most famous cave to go underground, appreciate the formations and listen to music.
Just know that the visits to Drach are made by huge groups.
This tour below offers the option to combine Drach and Hams caves.
Check out program and availability
Day 4 – Alcudia and Formentor
History and scenery.
Enjoy one of the most beautiful areas in Mallorca.
Visit the medieval towns of Alcudia and Pollença, before discovering the Formentor peninsula.
You will be able to see a lot!
However, beware that for Formentor, you will mostly see the beach and the views from the road. No other stops planned.
Check out program and availability
Option 4 – 4 days in Mallorca off the beaten path
Introduction
Mallorca is very popular as a tourist destination. It can be very crowded. But there are still some gems with far less tourists.
For this type of itinerary, renting a car is essential!
Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
Summary
- Day 1 – Central Mallorca
- Day 2 – S’Estalella, Cala Pi, Cala Beltran
- Day 3 – East of Alcudia
- Day 4 – Capdepera area
For this itinerary where you are driving to every corner of the island, the best places to stay are close to the main fast road:
- Palma de Mallorca – see best rated accommodations in Palma
- Alcudia or Port de Alcudia – see best rated accommodations in Port d’Alcudia
- Or you can find an accommodation off the beaten path in the center of the island!
Day 1 – Central Mallorca
Explore the center of Mallorca.
Everyone rushes to the beautiful beaches and mountains. But the central countryside also has a lot of charm.
Some of my favorite places to visit include:
- Stop 1 – the small town of Sineu, in the heart of Mallorca which charming streets and beautiful church.
- Stop 2 – the museu Etnologic Calderers with farm, casa and museum – to learn about life of the island
- Stop 3 – the Campanet caves – the island has many famous caves. These get hardly any visitors compared to the large ones. Yet, they have some of the most beautiful formations.
Day 2 – S’Estalella, Cala Pi, Cala Beltran
Cala Pi can have quite a lot of visitors, but still a lot less than the calas closest to the resort towns.
Plus, the hike to Cala Beltran is stunning and without crowds.
Learn more in my article about Cala Pi and Beltran.
Then I recommend enjoying the walk to S’Estallela lighthouse and tower.
Most of it is walking on an easy, flat path. Therefore, I think it is worth the effort (1h30 return).
The walk takes around a headland that includes sea caves, rock formations, a small lighthouse and a historical tower.
The defensive tower dates back to 1577 (and restored in 1984). It is cylindrical at the top and conical at the bottom. Its height is 9.2m (30ft).
The best part is the mix of nature with the constructions.
Day 3 – East of Alcudia
When everyone heads to Alcudia, Port de Alcudia and Playa del Muro, head East.
You can find much quieter areas with interesting sites and views such as:
- Stop 1 – Son Real – with the necropolis by the sea and maritime towers with a fascinating history (to train submarines).
- Stop 2 – The small dunes of Playa Son Serra
- Stop 3 – The very peaceful coast at Betlem
Day 4 – Arta – Capdepera area
Explore the Capdepera area.
It still has a lot of people, but being on the opposite side from Palma de Mallorca, it can have quite moments.
Consider visiting:
- Stop 1 – The Arta caves – I think this cave is much better than the more famous ones on the island, and it is less crowded
- Stop 2- The castle of Capdepera, with views over the town and the region
- Stop 3 – The Capdepera lighthouse and have fun on the rocky headlands
- Stop 4 – The Ses Paisses Archaeological site in Arta
Learn more in my article about the best things to do in Capdepera.
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Option 5 – sport and adventures: 4-day itinerary in Mallorca
Summary
Want to get active and have a few adrenaline rushes during your time in Mallorca?
Then this is the itinerary for you.
- Day 1 – Kayaking
- Day 2 – Torrent de Pareis hike
- Day 3 – Coasteering / cliff jumping
- Day 4 – Sea caving, Diving or off-road driving
For this type of itinerary, renting a car can make your life easier!
Compare prices on my favorite platform: Discovercars.com – one of the best rated comparison sites!
Day 1 – Kayaking
One of the best way to appreciate the landscapes, in my opinion, it by renting a kayak or a paddle board.
The gliding on water while watching the scenery is mesmerizing.
Check out all the Mallorca kayak tours
Check out this paddle board experience
Otherwise, you can also find some rentals on many beaches such as Formentor, Mondrago…
Day 2 – Torrent de Pareis hike
One of the most famous hike in Mallorca is the walk down (or up) Torrent de Pareis to Sa Calobra
- It is a river bed and it can be hiked only during the dry months (meaning the hottest months)
- Always check the weather forecast as the area can have flash floods
- You can start the hike at the top, at Café Escorca (on Ma-10) and walk down
- Or you can start at the bottom and hike up
- It is a difficult hike with large boulders, tight squeezes, vertigo inducing area and steep sections
- Ropes are required on this hike
- You can book a guided hike to be safer – see options
Day 3 – Coasteering
One of the most famous activities in Mallorca is coastering and cliff jumping.
It combines stunning views, water activities and some big adrenaline rush.
Check out this coasteering tour
Check out this cliff jumping tour.
Day 4 – Sea caving, diving or off-roading
Are you more land or water?
Enjoy a different kind of water adventure by going sea caving! A unique experience you will never forget.
Learn more
Or go more classic:
- Introduction to diving – see details
- Off-road driving – see details
Plan your trip to Mallorca:
FAQs
Mallorca itinerary by bus in 4 days
There is a good network of bus around the island. But it will greatly limit what you can see and for how long.
Check out the bus network on this official website.
For this itinerary, better to stay in Palma de Mallorca for the largest choice of bus routes – see best rated accommodations
From Palma de Mallorca you can go to:
- Alcudia
- Port de Soler
- Port d’Andratx
- Cala Pi (in Summer only)
- Manacor
- Cala Millor
- Sineu
- …
Best time to visit Mallorca
The traveling season in Mallorca is quite long with pleasant temperatures.
You can even enjoy Winter in Mallorca if you don’t mind a little chill (temperatures between 12 and 15°C).
It has charm in any season…
The best time, depends on what you are looking for:
- Crowds –
Mallorca is a very popular destination.
The Summer Months get crazy with full beaches and attractions.
Even October remains a busy month. Not crazy but busy.
So the shoulder months are quieter (April/May and October).
But if you want peaceful, visit in Winter – you can have the roads almost to yourself! - Weather –
The temperatures get really hot in Summer, are very pleasant in shoulder months and are chilly in Winter. - Swimming –
Summer is the best times to swim in warm waters. - Hiking / biking –
But, if you are planning a hiking or bicycle riding trip, then avoid Summer as you may melt because of the temperatures.
Want to see more of Mallorca?
- 40 most beautiful landscapes in Mallorca (with pictures) – read article
- 7 Best Mallorca caves – read article
- 10 best calas in Mallorca (coves) – read article
- 12 Mallorca hidden gems, off the beaten path – read article
- 21 most beautiful views in Mallorca – read article
- Mallorca travel tips – read article
- 21 Most beautiful towns and villages in Mallorca – read article
And keep track of your own trip!
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