Weekend City Guide · 🇪🇸 Spain

Cheap Weekend in Palma de Mallorca

Turquoise calas, Gothic sandstone alleyways & seaside rooftop bistros

✈️ Flights From £41 return
🏨 Hotels From £42/night
⏱️ Flight Time 2h 20m direct
🚇 Transfer 15 mins (EMT Bus A1 direct to city centre €5)
🍺 Avg Pint €3.50 / Sangria €4.00
☕ Coffee €1.80
☀️ Best Season Apr–Oct (300+ days of sunshine)
🗺️ Best Area Santa Catalina & Old Town

✈️ Upcoming Friday–Monday Flights to Palma de Mallorca

Scanned directly from Google Flights. Direct returns from London, Manchester & Birmingham.

London Gatwick (LGW) Cheapest Drop
🗓️ Fri 11 Dec – Mon 14 Dec
Direct round-trip · 3 nights (Fri–Mon)
View Flight (£41 return)
London Stansted (STN) £43
🗓️ Fri 18 Dec – Mon 21 Dec
Direct round-trip · 3 nights (Fri–Mon)
View Flight (£43 return)
Birmingham (BHX) £63
🗓️ Fri 11 Dec – Mon 14 Dec
Direct round-trip · 3 nights (Fri–Mon)
View Flight (£63 return)
Selected Weekend for Hotels: 🗓️ Fri 11 Dec – Mon 14 Dec

🏨 Where to Stay in Palma de Mallorca: Curated by Price Range

Handpicked, top-rated stays with active check-in dates for your selected weekend.

🟢 Under £60/nt From £42/nt
Hostal Apuntadores
📍 La Lonja · Old Town
8.5 1,600+ reviews
  • Rooftop terrace with panoramic cathedral and sea views
  • Located in the heart of the tapas quarter
  • Bright clean rooms
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🔵 £60 – £110/nt From £95/nt
Nakar Hotel
📍 Avinguda Jaume III · Shopping District
9.1 1,400+ reviews
  • 9th-floor rooftop infinity pool overlooking the bay
  • Thermal spa circuit with subterranean pool
  • Smart Apple TV rooms
Check Boutique & Chic Dates →
🟣 £120+/nt From £180/nt
El Llorenç Parc de la Mar
📍 La Calatrava · Old City Wall
9.4 900+ reviews
  • Spectacular 360-degree tiered infinity pool overlooking the sea
  • Michelin-starred Chef Santi Taura dining
  • Moorish-inspired luxury spa
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✨ Top 3 Weekend Experiences in Palma de Mallorca

The highlights that make a 48-hour escape here unforgettable.

Gothic Landmark
🏰 La Seu Cathedral & Old Town
Walk the sandstone ramparts of the towering 14th-century Gothic cathedral overlooking the sparkling marina yachts.
Mountain Route
🚂 Vintage Wooden Train to Sóller
Take the 1912 wooden train rattling through orange groves and pine-clad Tramuntana mountain tunnels.
Sea Swim
🏖️ Crystal Sea Swim at Illetas
Jump on a 20-minute bus to Cala Comtessa or Illetas for turquoise Mediterranean swims off limestone cliffs.

📍 The 48-Hour Palma de Mallorca Hitlist

Real spots, authentic neighborhoods, and local haunts to make your weekend memorable.

🌿 Popular Places to Hang Out
Santa Catalina District Area

The old fishermen's quarter transformed into Palma's trendiest culinary village, buzzing with international bistros, wine bars, and market food.

Portixol Seaside Promenade Area

Picturesque coastal bike and walking path lined with breezy seafood restaurants, beach cafes, and sunset rollerskaters.

Plaça de Cort Area

Historic square dominated by an ancient 600-year-old twisted olive tree and outdoor coffee terraces.

🍸 Specific Bars & Pubs
Bar Ábaco La Lonja
Baroque Palace Cocktail Bar

Step through towering wooden doors into a 17th-century palazzo filled with towering pyramids of fresh fruits, classical music, caged doves, and blooming floral displays.

Ginbo Passeig Mallorca
Artisanal Gin & Cocktail Bar

Over 100 artisanal gins from around the world paired with botanical tonics and award-winning mixology.

Hostal Cuba Sky Bar Santa Catalina
Rooftop Harbor Lounge

Panoramic terrace cocktail bar atop a 1904 colonial building, gazing over the yacht harbor and cathedral lights.

🍽️ Must-Try Food & Restaurants
Mercat de l'Olivar £ · Historic Food Market

Stroll the fish hall to eat fresh shucked oysters with cava, sea urchin tapas, and freshly griddled squid at the counter.

Bar España ££ · Basque Pincho Bar

Packed counter stacked high with warm pinchos, grilled octopus, sobrasada with local honey, and cold vermouth.

Ca'n Joan de s'Aigo £ · 1700s Heritage Café

Serving traditional spiral ensaïmadas dusted in powdered sugar with homemade almond ice cream and thick hot chocolate since 1700.

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