What do locals call Mallorca?

Some people think that “Majorca” is the Spanish spelling, while others think that “Majorca” is the Catalan (the language the locals speak) spelling. Both are wrong, nobody spells it Majorca except for tourists. The Spanish and the Catalans both spell it Mallorca.



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In Germany Mallorca has the nice nickname 'Putzfraueninsel' “Cleaning Lady Island”. The reason was that Mallorca started as an affordable destination for less affluent Germans. So cheap in fact that even a cleaning lady could fly there during her vacation.

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You may sometimes hear it referred to as Mallorquí, the name for the dialect of Catalan spoken on the island. Outside of Palma, most people speak Catalan at home and on the street. But of course everyone speaks Spanish and you'll be able to practice it and be understood by everyone.

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Mallorca has a long-standing reputation as a world-class sailing destination, playing host to some of the world's most prestigious sailing events and offering many miles of magnificent coastline for visiting sailors to explore.

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Mallorca is a popular party island Nestled in the bay of Palma on Mallorca's sunny west coast, Magaluf is home to the largest nightclub in Europe — BCM Planet Dance — along with dozens of other renowned venues, including Bananas, Boomerang, and Carwash.

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We are sure that locals would appreciate you using them:
  1. How do you say hello in Mallorca? “hola”
  2. How do you say Goodbye in Mallorca? “adéu”
  3. Good morning: “bon dia”. If you want to be even more local, then use “uep, bon dia, com anam?”
  4. Good evening: “bon vespre”


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Language is a part of majorcan culture. The island has two official languages, Castilian (Spanish) and Catalan, while locals prefer to speak their Mallorquin dialect. However, the island's staff, including maids, speak several foreign languages. English, German and French are particularly common.

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The Balearic Islands are one of the autonomous communities in Spain which welcomes the most foreigners, either to spend a few days vacation, or to settle permanently. On the island of Mallorca, if there is one group that has always led the foreign communities with regards to ex-pat living, it is the British community.

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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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Technically, you can drink alcohol only on authorized locals (like restaurants, bars, pubs…), that often includes open air terraces in the streets. It's not allowed to drink alcohol in public outside those premises.

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Why are prices rising in Mallorca? A year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, energy and food prices - which surged at the onset of the war - remain high. In Majorca, inflation is currently at 5.8 per cent. The increase in tourism prices can be partly attributed to this global price surge.

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The Ultimate Mallorca Food Guide
  • Tumbet. Tumbet is a flavorsome, vegetable-based staple that dates back to the 16th century. ...
  • Sobrassada. Next, good sobrassada should get an infusion of heat from paprika, which is typically grown locally on the island. ...
  • Panades. ...
  • Trampó ...
  • Coca mallorquina. ...
  • Arròs brut. ...
  • Botifarra negra. ...
  • Cocarrois.


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Local Cuisine in Mallorca
  • Arros Brut | Rice stew. A traditional rice dish with vegetables and meat. ...
  • Bunyols | Mallorcan Doughnuts. ...
  • Coca de Cuarto | Sponge cake. ...
  • Ensaimada | Perfect pastries. ...
  • Frit Mallorqui | Vegetables & Offal. ...
  • Lechona Asada | Roast piglet. ...
  • Llom amb Col. ...
  • Llonguet | Sandwich bun.


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The most famous Mallorcan liqueur is called “Palo”.

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Domestic and hotel tap water supplies in Mallorca are safe to drink but, because the sources of water are usually in concentrations of limestone, the water is inclined to be hard, and may have a mineral taste. It may also be quite heavily chlorinated in some areas.

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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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