Is Palma de Mallorca a party destination?

Mallorca's an island of many faces with a vibrant nightlife scene that caters for its diverse clientele, from young holidaymakers through to yachting millionaires and everyone in between.



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From its massive cathedral to its soft sand beaches to its delicious food specialties, there's no wonder why Palma is so popular today. The capital ? and only ? city of the Balearic Islands, Palma is settled in a large bay on the southwest coast of Mallorca, the largest island of the group.

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Ibiza offers more options for party-goers and nightlife enthusiasts, while Mallorca has a broader range of family-friendly and all-inclusive resorts. Make sure to book your accommodation in advance as it tends to be sold out, especially in summer. Check our guide to the best places to stay in Ibiza.

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It is possible to enjoy budget-friendly holidays in both Mallorca and Ibiza, but overall Ibitha is generally considered the most expensive holiday destination between the two islands because there are more high-end, pricey hotels and resorts and nightlife and events tend to be more expensive to attend.

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Overall Mallorca is probably the cheaper option of the two, although you do get what you pay for if you visit Ibiza to enjoy the clubs, hotels and beach resorts.

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Bar Street is Playa de Palma's version of the Strip in Magaluf, just substitute noisy Brits with noisy Germans. It is around 450m long and stretches from the intersection with Carrer del Llaüt to the intersection with Carrer de les Canyes.

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Summary of cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,909.4$ (2,722.6€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 841.6$ (787.6€) without rent. Palma de Mallorca is 45.2% less expensive than New York (without rent).

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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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For long decades, Mallorca is so popular among Germans and Brits because of its long and sandy beaches, awesome Mediterranean climate, and ideal costs for both living and holiday. There are many more numerous reasons for this choice of Brits and Germans.

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Not all Germans who came to the island were travellers that spent only the summer season, some of them established there as their place of residence. In fact, after the Nazi party took the power, thousands of Germans emigrated to Majorca, as they felt safe in the democratic Spain of the second Republic.

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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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Adjoining Sa Calatrava to the north east, Sa Gerreria used to be the red light area of Palma until about twenty years ago. It has undergone a transformation, new homes and shops have been built and work is still ongoing in places.

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Barcelona's the shiny and glamorous party destination of Spain. The city offers everything, from crazy beach parties to uptown premium clubs. And while it's one of the top destinations for techno lovers in Spain, you also find r&b clubs and beautiful rooftops.

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