Mallorca Road Trip – 1-Week Itinerary for Slow, Scenic Travel
Mallorca is best explored with the windows down, a loose plan, and time to stop wherever your heart tells you to. This island is a mosaic of cliffside villages, winding roads, citrus valleys, and secret coves — and the best way to experience it all is with a weeklong loop around its most breathtaking corners.
In this 7-day road trip itinerary, we’ll take you from Palma’s stylish streets to the mountain towns of the Tramuntana, to beach-lined southern escapes. You’ll sleep in fincas, sip local wine, and leave with a full camera roll and an even fuller heart.
🗺️ 7-Day Mallorca Road Trip Route
Here’s the general flow:
- Start in Palma – urban charm, rooftops, markets
- West to Port d’Andratx – coastal elegance
- Settle in Valldemossa – base for exploring the mountains
- Day trips to Deià, Sóller, Cala Tuent
- Curve north to Es Colomer & Formentor
- Optional extension to southern Mallorca
- Loop back to Palma via inland roads or coast
This route is slow-travel friendly, filled with character, and leaves space for unexpected magic along the way.
🏙️ Stop 1: Palma – Culture & Rooftops
Palma is more than just the capital — it’s a canvas of Gothic architecture, sea breezes, and creative energy. Start your trip here to unwind, eat well, and explore the city’s historic heartbeat.
✅ What to Do
- Stroll through the Old Town, from La Seu to narrow alleyways
- Visit Santa Catalina Market and try a vermut
- Catch sunset from a rooftop bar with cathedral views
🛌 Where to Stay
▪️ Boutique luxury in the Old Town – Great if you want design, location, and local charm
▪️ Chic serviced suites with privacy – Perfect for couples or long-stay travelers
▪️ Wellness-style hotel with gym and spa – For travelers who want health + relaxation built in
🍴 Food & drinks
▪️ Tapas bars full of locals – Energetic, walk-in friendly, and always buzzing
▪️ Contemporary Mediterranean tasting menus – For foodies seeking something special
▪️ Old-school cafés with vermut and anchovies – Ideal for a casual lunch in the sun
🔗 Exploring Palma’s Old Town
🔗 Best Rooftop Bars in Palma
🔗 Palma Sport & Tennis Club
⚓ Stop 2: Port d’Andratx – Relax with Seafood & Views
On your way to the mountains, make a half-day stop at Port d’Andratx — a harbor town where yachts bob gently in turquoise water, and long lunches are a way of life.
This is where laid-back luxury meets waterfront calm. It’s not about doing much — it’s about doing nothing beautifully.
Why Stop?
✅ Enjoy lunch overlooking the marina, especially if you love seafood straight off the boat
✅ Stroll past boutiques, art galleries, and sun-soaked terraces
✅ Take a dip in the bay from the small beach or jetty — a great cool-down before the mountain drive
✅ Hike up to La Trapa Monastery for panoramic coastal views (if you’re feeling active)
No need to sleep here — just let it slow you down before heading inland. It’s a pause in the pace, and a taste of the sea.
🏡 Stop 3: Valldemossa (Base: 3–4 nights)
This stone-built village in the Tramuntana mountains is the ideal base for exploring Mallorca’s north. Surrounded by citrus groves and pine-covered hills, Valldemossa is romantic, historic, and wonderfully walkable.
🔗 Valldemossa – A Cultural Hideaway in the Tramuntana
✅ What to Do
- Visit La Cartuja, the old monastery
- Shop local linen and ceramics
- Hike the Camí de s’Arxiduc trail with views to the sea
🛌 Where to Stay
▪️ Son Viscos – Garden paradise with vintage charm
▪️ Hotel Valldemossa – Boutique and blissful
▪️ Mirabó de Valldemossa – Rustic luxe on a hilltop
🍴 Eat & Drink
▪️ Es Taller – Creative local cuisine
▪️ Ca’n Mario – Cozy, authentic Mallorcan
▪️ Cappuccino – Coffee + views = perfect morning
🏖️ Beaches Nearby
✅ Cala Deià – Just a short drive or scenic hike
✅ Port des Canonge – Wild and beautiful
✅ Cala Banyalbufar – With a freshwater stream
🎨 Stop 4: Deià (Day Trip)
Just 20 minutes from Valldemossa, Deià is pure Mediterranean magic. Think green-shuttered homes clinging to cliffs, poets and painters, and coves that look like dreams.
🔗 Deià – Where Artists and Mountains Meet the Sea
✅ What to Do
- Swim in Cala Deià
- Visit Robert Graves’ grave (yes, really)
- Sip rosé above the cliffs and just… exist
🍴 Eat & Drink
▪️ Ca’s Patro March – Beachside seafood, famous for a reason
▪️ Nama – East-meets-west with mountain views
▪️ Café Sa Fonda – Sunset music and mojitos
🍊 Stop 5: Sóller (Day Trip)
Orange groves, Art Nouveau homes, and the scent of lemon blossoms fill this gorgeous valley town.
✅ What to Do
- Ride the vintage Tram to Port de Sóller
- Visit Can Prunera Art Museum
- Hike the Biniaraix Gorge
🛌 Where to Stay (if you extend)
▪️ Ca’s Xorc – Boutique luxury in the hills
▪️ L’Avenida Hotel – Design hotel in the heart of town
▪️ Finca Ca’n Quatre – Romantic rural charm
🍴 Sip & Eat
▪️ Luna 36 – Farm-to-fork in the old town
▪️ Ca’n Llimona – Homemade pasta in a garden
▪️ Sa Fàbrica de Gelats – The best island-made ice cream
🏖️ Beaches
✅ Platja d’en Repic – Calm, clean, family-friendly
✅ Platja des Través – Marina-facing and easy to access
✅ Cala Tuent – Which brings us to…
🌊 Stop 6: Cala Tuent (Swim Stop)
If paradise had a parking lot, it would be Cala Tuent. Accessible only by car, this wild beach is the stuff of postcards: clear water, dramatic cliffs, and no tourist infrastructure in sight.
✨ Pro Tip: Bring snacks, water, and your sense of awe.
🔗 A Guide to the Best Beaches in Mallorca
🌄 Stop 7: Es Colomer Lookout + Formentor (Scenic Drive)
Loop around toward the north tip of the island and stop at the Mirador Es Colomer, one of the most epic viewpoints on Mallorca.
If time and traffic allow, continue to the Formentor lighthouse. The road’s tight, but the views are priceless.
🔗 Road Trip Pollensa to Cap de Formentor
🗺️ Plan Your Route in Google Maps
Want to follow this trip step by step?
We’ve mapped out the full route so you can hit the road with confidence.
✅ Stops, scenic roads, and optional detours
✅ Perfect for planning driving times
✅ Add your own discoveries along the way!
🔗 Open the Mallorca Road Trip Map on Google Maps
✨ Pro tip: Save the map to your phone for offline access — some of the mountain roads have patchy signal!
🧘 Bonus: The South (2 Nights Optional)
Want to stretch the trip and end on a chill note? Drive south to the island’s slower side. Think countryside fincas, natural beaches, and sleepy villages.
🛌 Where to Stay
▪️ Cassai Mallorca Suites – Chic design in Ses Salines
▪️ Finca Es Turo – Dreamy pool and garden vibes
▪️ Can Ferrereta – Luxurious hideaway in Santanyí
🍴 Eat & Sip
▪️ Cassai Gran Café – Sunset drinks + interior dreams
▪️ Chiringuito de Es Trenc – Simple, local beach food
▪️ Café Med – Hidden garden café in Campos
🏖️ Beaches
✅ Es Trenc – Turquoise and untouched
✅ Cala Llombards – Famous and worth it
✅ Ses Covetes – Relaxed, local, and lovely
🔗 Road Trip Santanyí to Es Trenc
🎒 Road Trip Tips
✅ Drive slow — the journey is the highlight
✅ Rent small — the roads are tight
✅ Leave space for spontaneity — the best places aren’t always planned
✅ Start each day early — and end with a swim
🔗 Rent a Car in Palma
🔗 Where to Stay in Mallorca
🔗 Best Hiking Trails in Mallorca
🌅 Final Thoughts – The Road Will Show You
This itinerary is a guide — but the magic of Mallorca lies in the moments between. The unexpected cove. The café you weren’t looking for. The cliffside turn that takes your breath away.
So follow the road — but also follow your instinct.
Mallorca will take care of the rest.
🔗 Open the Mallorca Road Trip Map on Google Maps
✨ Pro tip: Save the map to your phone for offline access — some of the mountain roads have patchy signal!
We’d love to hear your version of this itinerary.
📩 Email: hola@palmaweekly.com
📸 Instagram: @PalmaWeekly
