Majorca's opening hours in autumnThe shops in Majorca are normally open in autumn with restaurants, hotels and shops only closing for the winter towards the end of October/November.
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However, to escape the crowds and excessive heat it's best to avoid July-August. Spring (May-Jun) and autumn (Sept-Oct) see temperatures average around 20°C, and there are fewer tourists than in the summer months. To get most sites to yourself, head to Palma in winter (Nov-Mar).
Majorca weather OctoberThe largest of the Balearic Islands, Majorca enjoys warm weather in October even though it's autumn. You'll find this an ideal time to visit if you like high temperatures and thinner crowds.
The Mallorca Hoteliers Federation has forecast that for the whole island no more than 25% of hotels will stay open over the winter. In Palma, however, it will be a different story, as it is every winter.
Most of the seasonal hotels remain open until the beginning of November and offer some good rates in October and, with the average temperature reaching the mid-20s, there's still enough sun to be soaking up those rays on the beach during the day – just remember to take a jacket out with you in the evenings!
Every year in late summer or autumn there is a proliferation of mosquitoes and cockroaches throughout the Mediterranean. There is nothing special about that. As soon as the temperatures drop in winter, however, the pests get their act together.
Areas to avoidIf you're after something more relaxed, do stay away from Magaluf and Palma Nova as these places are where you'll find a lot of the 18-30's groups, along with English-style pubs, a big drinking culture and all-night parties. They are also jam-packed during the peak tourism months of July and August.
In the process of tourism development, Mallorca has encountered many problems, such as environmental degradation, resource depletion and deteriorating relations between tourists and residents. These issues can also easily happen to developing islands if there is no adoption of correct measures.
The weather in Mallorca remains warm throughout the year with average night time lows dropping to around 10ºC in December and January. The summer months can see temperatures reach 40ºC, although the averages are around 30ºC.