Is Palma worth visiting in winter?

With around 300 days of sunshine every year, Palma de Mallorca is perfect for a city break over those bleak winter months.



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Is Mallorca worth visiting in December? Yes, Mallorca is worth visiting in December! The highs are usually around 16°C and there are lows of 8°C. There are only around seven days of rain, so you'll likely have some gorgeous sunny days while you're here.

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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. A city bursting with life 365 days of the year, Palma offers something for everyone.

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Safety at night:Safe Overall, Palma is quite safe at night. Streets are well-lit and populated, in most areas, even in the evening hours. However, like anywhere in the world, it is still recommended to remain vigilant. Stick to main streets and avoid alone, isolated areas.

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While some resorts in Mallorca shut down in winter, the majority of Palma's top restaurants, bars and galleries remain open all year around. Paseo Maritimo provides a scenic route for walkers, runners and cyclists; and the local beaches are a refreshing escape in the warmer months.

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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).

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The Caribbean is mobbed with sun-worshippers from December to March. Skip the crowds and hit the Mediterranean instead.

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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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Fornalutx. If you stay by the coast you'll never see it, but Fornalutx is regarded by many as the most beautiful village on Mallorca, and one of the most stunning in Spain. You'll find it deep in the Sierra de Tramuntana, with winding streets, narrow stone steps, and flowers and greenery everywhere.

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