City Guide

• Overview
• The Basics
• Contacts
• Attractions
• Kids Attractions
• Nightlife
• Shopping
• Airports
• Transport
• Climate
• Photos
• Hotels in Mallorca

Activities

• Wind and Water Sports in Mallorca
• Snorkelling and Diving in Mallorca

Resorts

• C'an Pastilla
• El Arenal
• S'Illot
• Palma de Mallorca
• Magaluf
• Alcudia
• Cala d'Or
• Puerto Pollensa
• Sa Coma
• Cala Millor
• Palma Nova
• C'an Picafort
• Santa Ponsa
• Cala San Vincente
• Calas de Mallorca
• Paguera

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Directory

• Hostels
• Tour Operators
• Cheap Airfares
• Useful Resources

Transport

Mallorca is well-connected by an efficient bus service that runs between Palma and all the major resort towns on the island. Most bus journeys start and end at Placa Espana in Palma, where you'll also find a tourist information counter and a ticket office. Be sure to check the timetable, to avoid long waits. Most bus journeys cost a few Euros, and you can pay the driver when you get on the bus (if you haven't already purchased your ticket). Buses are definitely the easiest and most cost-effective way of travelling between resort towns on the island of Mallorca. There is inland train service on Mallorca, but it is mainly limited to Puerto de Soller, Manacor, Inca, Sa Pobla and Sineu. Stops tend to be far away from town centres, but there are usually bus shuttles available to take you in to the city. Metred or pre-paid taxis are widely available, and can be hired at taxi ranks, hailed on the street, or booked through your hotel or resort. A list of typical fares is usually available, so make sure you don't pay exorbitant fees. Taxis are good value over short distances within Palma, but can get very expensive over greater distances. Car hire is a popular choice for visitors to Mallorca, especially for those who wish to maintain a level of independence and to explore the island a little. If you wish to hire a car, we advise that you arrange a booking in advance and pick the vehicle up after you've arrived in Palma. Cars hired at the airport tend to be more expensive, and availability can be a problem during the peak summer season. Finally, who those who do not wish to drive themselves, but would like to take a scenic tour of Mallorca (a highly recommended activity), various conducted tours are organised by official operators. A particularly popular day trip destination is Valldemossa, only 12 miles (18 km) from Palma, where visitors will be taken on a tour of the village's lovely streets, plazas and picturesque sights.