Mallorca - 3 Day Itinerary near Palma

Mallorca - 3 Day Itinerary near Palma

Lisa Aronzon
Sample itinerary and additional recommendations for Palma and South-West Mallorca (Palma Nova, Portals Nous, Calla Lamp, Camp de Mar, Illetas, and Magaluf)
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This guide includes a sample three day itinerary, as well as more recommendations below. This itinerary is easily done without a car-- you can walk to local restaurants and rely on taxis and public transportation to get from place to place.

Three Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Mallorca

There are now direct flights from NYC to Mallorca during peak season-- aim for one of these if you're flying from the NYC-area. Alternatively, fly with an easy connection through Madrid or Barcelona.

Check in or drop your bags at the hotel. 

Remember: Pack an easily accessible change of clothes in case your room isn't ready.

Zel Mallorca
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The Zel is a newly renovated hotel with great beach access and good vibes-- it is part of the new Melia collection in partnership with Rafael Nadal and features a great mix of beach club music, workout options, and proximity to Palma for a night in the city.
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Head to an easy lunch within a 10 minute walk 

Siso Beach Mallorca
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Following lunch, relax by the pool and/or check out the beach-area.

For dinner, stay local and visit 

Origin Palmanova
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Day 2: Beach + Palma

Breakfast at the hotel and option to take a barre class or workout.

Spend time at the pool or beach area at the hotel, or head to an alternative beach club for the day.

Beso Beach Mallorca
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This is the beach club at the Zel hotel
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Beach Club Gran Folies
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Alternatively, you can also head to the beach at Camp de Mar, where you can rent lounge chairs and an umbrella, and have lunch at Restaurant Illeta, which is beautifully situated in the water.

Camp de Mar
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Restaurant Illeta
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Around 5 or 6pm, head over to Palma by car or bus to see the city and have drinks or dinner there. 

Palma

Walk around Palma, starting at the Catedral-Basilica and Royal Palace.

Catedral-Basílica de Santa María de Mallorca
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Royal Palace of La Almudaina
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For pre-dinner drinks, head to 

Nakar Hotel
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Rooftop bar opens at 7:30pm
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Bar Abaco
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Arrive at 7:55pm to beat the crowd and get a table right away! Doors officially open at 8pm, but they will let you come in a few minutes early. The setting is lovely and you should walk around the home after drinks.
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For dinner, head to:

Adrian Quetglas Restaurant
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Vandal Palma
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Day 3: Beach and Punta Negra

Breakfast at the hotel and option to take a barre class or workout.

Spend time at the pool or beach area at the hotel, or head to an alternative beach club for the day.

For dinner, head to the St. Regis' Beach Club.

Mar Sea Club
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Lovely outdoor dining with live music and delicious food
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Day 4: Departure

Fly home or to Barcelona :)

Other ideas in Mallorca

Places to Stay

Zel Mallorca
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The Zel is a newly renovated hotel with great beach access and good vibes-- it is part of the new Melia collection in partnership with Rafael Nadal and features a great mix of beach club music, workout options, and proximity to Palma for a night in the city.
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St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort
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Beautiful hotel that is a getaway from the city, but still close enough for easy access. The grounds are lovely, there are multiple pools, and great dining options, but don't choose this if you'd like easy access to the beach.
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Hospes Maricel
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Calatrava Mediterranean Sea House
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Palma: Things to Do 

Plaça de Toros
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Plaça de Weyler
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Castell de Bellver
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Joan Miró Foundation
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Palma: Places to Eat & Drink

RESTAURANTE MAMBO
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Sant Francesc Hotel Singular
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Rooftop bar opens at 8pm
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Aromata
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Lunch $35: https://aromatarestaurant.com/menus/aromata-migdia-en-de.pdf
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Sadrassana restaurant
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Restaurant Beatnik & Market Palma
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Bar Abaco
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Restaurante Arume
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Arume Sake Bar
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Es Príncep
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Restaurants by the beach in south-west Mallorca

Iroko Mallorca
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Origin Palmanova
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Restaurant Illeta
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The Olive Tree
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Il Chiringo Beach
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Siso Beach Mallorca
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Beach clubs in South-West Mallorca

Nikki Beach Mallorca
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UM Beach House Portals
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Beach Club Gran Folies
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Beso Beach Mallorca
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This is the beach club at the Zel hotel
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Cala Llamp
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