3 days in Palma de Mallorca
Three days let you separate Palma's historic center, western art stops and eastern waterfront. Start with the market and cathedral district, use a second day for Bellver and Miró, then slow down beside the sea. This plan stays within Palma, giving you time for a swim or a longer lunch without fitting the city around a day trip.
At a glance
- Where to stay
- Santa Catalina suits this plan if you want varied places to eat and access to the western sights. Around Plaça d'Espanya is practical for the airport bus and your first morning at Mercat de l'Olivar.
- Book ahead
- Cathedral terraces tour, Dinner at DINS Santi Taura or El Camino
- Other lengths
- 2 days 4 days
Day 1: Market breakfast and the cathedral district
- Morning
- Browse Mercat de l'Olivar early, then walk through Plaça Major toward the cathedral. Have a light breakfast before the sightseeing visit. Avoid relying on Monday for the full fish market experience, as some fish stalls remain closed.
- Afternoon
- Visit Palau de l'Almudaina, then take a break before the Arab Baths. Continue toward the Born through the old town lanes. Keeping these visits together leaves the next two days clear for districts beyond the historic center.
- Evening
- Walk from the Born toward Sa Llotja and choose dinner nearby. After eating, take a short waterfront stroll rather than planning another attraction, especially if you booked a cathedral terrace visit earlier.
- Dinner
- Order several small plates at El Camino, including vegetables and a fish dish if available.
Day 2: Bellver and Miró in the west
- Morning
- Visit Bellver Castle first, using a taxi if you prefer to avoid the steep approach. Allow time for the museum as well as the views. Carry water because the hilltop visit involves more outdoor walking than the old town museums.
- Afternoon
- Travel onwards to Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró rather than walking between the two sites. Check the official site for studio access and current closures. Give the working spaces time alongside the gallery, since they explain the setting of Miró's work.
- Evening
- Return to Santa Catalina for dinner. Walk around the streets near the covered market after eating, or continue toward Son Armadams if you want a quieter route back to your accommodation.
- Dinner
- Choose a restaurant in Santa Catalina and order local fish or a vegetable rice dish.
Day 3: Sea walls, swimming and fishing districts
- Morning
- Start at Es Baluard, checking the day's opening hours, then walk along the old sea wall toward the cathedral waterfront. This gives you an indoor visit before spending the rest of the day outside.
- Afternoon
- Continue east to Can Pere Antoni for a swim if conditions suit, then follow the coast toward Portixol. Keep beach time short if you want to walk onwards into Es Molinar before dinner.
- Evening
- Spend the evening around Portixol's small harbor or along the seafront in Es Molinar. Return by bus or taxi if you have already walked enough, rather than assuming you will want to retrace the entire coastal route.
- Dinner
- Choose a fish restaurant in Portixol and order grilled fish with salad or vegetables.
Tips for 3 days in Palma de Mallorca
- Schedule the western museum day between Tuesday and Sunday, checking each attraction's hours before fixing the order.
- Carry swimwear separately from museum clothing so you can decide about Can Pere Antoni after seeing the weather and sea.
- Use transport between Bellver and the Miró Foundation to preserve time for the visits themselves.
3 days in Palma de Mallorca
Does this plan include Sóller?
No. It uses three days for Palma's markets, art and coast. If Sóller is your priority, replace the coastal day and move Es Baluard to another afternoon.
Can I walk to the Miró Foundation from Bellver?
The distance and hills make transport a more practical choice for this itinerary. Check a current route planner for the journey from your chosen castle exit.
What should I do if Monday falls during my stay?
Use Monday for Mercat de l'Olivar, the cathedral district and coastal walking. Move Bellver, Es Baluard, the palace and the Miró Foundation to other days.
Is the coastal day suitable without swimming?
Yes. Treat Can Pere Antoni as a waterfront stop, then continue toward Portixol and Es Molinar for harbor views, a long lunch and a gentle seafront walk.