Can you drink tap water in Pollensa?

The tap water is drinkable.



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FAQ About Tap Water in Mallorca If you're in a major tourist area or restaurant, ice is generally made from filtered or bottled water, making it safe. However, if you're in a smaller town where tap water isn't safe to drink, it's best to skip the ice just to be safe.

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Often, it comes from surface water like lakes, rivers and reservoirs. But it doesn't have to. Groundwater can also be pumped up via wells. In Mallorca the main reservoirs are Gorg Blau and Cúber.

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The Palo de Mallorca is made from dark, dense and viscous medicinal plants.

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What Not to Do in Mallorca on Your 1st Visit
  • Planning to visit only in summer.
  • Underestimating the heat.
  • Packing only for the beach.
  • Going for lunch or dinner too early.
  • Not carrying enough cash.
  • (Still) falling for timeshare scams.
  • Drinking in the streets of Magaluf.
  • Not exploring outside Palma.


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Is there a drink limit in Majorca? During 2022, restrictions on alcoholic drinks in all-inclusive hotels in Mallorca were placed only in a small selection of hotels to combat drunken tourism. These restrictions have continued into 2023. These restrictions mean a 6-drink limit in selected hotels.

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The quick answer is yes: the average traveler absolutely can drink tap water in Spain. Essentially, 99.5% of Spain's tap water is deemed safe for consumption. In fact, Spain has one of the most advanced public filtration and wastewater management systems in the world.

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A lot depends on what temperature you like the water to be. But just for the record, most tourists start swimming in the sea as early as the end of March or the beginning of April. The average water temperature at the beginning of May in Mallorca is +17°C.

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The report rates all of Majorca's beaches either 'good' or 'excellent' and the nine beaches with 'good' water quality, including Can Pere Antoni, s'Arenal, Puerto Sóller, Cala Esmeralda, Camp de Mar, Santa Ponsa, Peguera and des Brismar beach.

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Areas to avoid If 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.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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Tipping is nevertheless voluntary in Mallorca, and is simply a way of showing that the customer is satisfied with the service. Conversely, this means that with unsatisfactory service the tip may well be withheld. Depending on the level of satisfaction, an amount of 5-15% of the invoice amount is appropriate.

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The Mallorcans: Mallorca's “super fruit“ the carob Especially in recent years, carob has experienced a renaissance. The fruits of the “garrover”, the Mallorcan name for the carob tree (Spanish: algarrobo), are increasingly finding their way into local kitchens as an authentic island product.

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Seasonal fruit and vegetables in summertime in Mallorca:
  • Grapes.
  • Tomatoes.
  • Apples.
  • Peaches.
  • Apricots.
  • Plums.
  • Watermelons.
  • Tomatoes.


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The most famous Mallorcan liqueur is called “Palo”.

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