Top 8 Best Day Trips from Palma de Mallorca

Explore beyond the city — mountains, beaches, villages and caves within easy reach

Free cancellation Updated March 2026

Looking for day trips from Palma de Mallorca? Here are the top 8 for 2026: 1. Soller Train & Port de Soller — from €50/person, 7 hours, vintage 1912 train through Tramuntana, tram to the port, boat to La Calobra 2. Valldemossa & Deià — from €45/person, 5 hours, Chopin's monastery, artisan shops, dramatic coastal views 3. Drach Caves & Porto Cristo — from €55/person, 8 hours, underground lake concert, seaside lunch 4. Es Trenc Beach — from €35/person, 6 hours, Mallorca's best beach, 2km white sand, turquoise water 5. Cap de Formentor — from €40/person, 5 hours, dramatic cliff road, lighthouse, stunning viewpoints 6. Alcudia Old Town & Beach — from €45/person, 6 hours, medieval walls, Roman ruins, long sandy beach 7. Serra de Tramuntana Hiking — from €40/person, 5 hours, UNESCO mountains, guided trails 8. Wine Country Binissalem — from €65/person, 4 hours, 3 wineries, tastings, vineyard lunch All day trips include transport from Palma (hotel pickup available), professional guide, and free cancellation 24 hours before.

While Palma itself has enough to fill a week, the rest of Mallorca offers extraordinary diversity within a remarkably compact area. No point on the island is more than 1.5 hours from Palma, making day trips easy and rewarding.

To the northwest, the Serra de Tramuntana mountains — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — offer dramatic landscapes, charming stone villages like Valldemossa and Deià, and some of Europe's most scenic hiking trails. The famous Soller train, built in 1912, winds through 13 tunnels and over viaducts on its way to the picturesque port town.

To the east, the Drach Caves contain one of the world's largest underground lakes, while the northeast coast features the medieval town of Alcudia with its well-preserved Roman ruins. To the south, Es Trenc beach consistently ranks among Spain's top 5 beaches.

Day trips range from €35-65 per person and typically last 5-8 hours. All our recommended trips include return transport from Palma, a professional guide, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

What are the best day trips from Palma de Mallorca?

The top 3 are: Soller Train (vintage train through mountains), Drach Caves (underground lake concert), and Es Trenc Beach (Mallorca's best beach). For culture lovers, Valldemossa and Alcudia are excellent. For adventure seekers, Serra de Tramuntana hiking and Cap de Formentor are unmissable.

Can you do day trips from Palma without a car?

Yes. Guided day trips with transport start from €35/person. Public buses (TIB) also connect Palma to most destinations: Soller (€7, 30 min), Valldemossa (€3, 20 min), Porto Cristo/Drach Caves (€8.25, 1.5 hours). However, guided tours are more convenient and often better value when you factor in transport costs.

How far are day trip destinations from Palma?

Valldemossa: 20 min (17 km). Soller: 30 min (27 km). Es Trenc: 40 min (45 km). Cap de Formentor: 1 hour (63 km). Drach Caves: 1 hour (65 km). Alcudia: 50 min (60 km). All distances are by car/bus from central Palma.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Soller Train is the top family pick — children love the vintage wooden train, the tram ride to the port, and swimming at Port de Soller beach. Es Trenc Beach is also excellent for families with its calm, shallow waters. The Drach Caves fascinate children of all ages with the underground lake and boat ride.

Yes! Public buses (TIB) connect Palma to most destinations. Best by bus: Soller (L211, €7, 30 min), Valldemossa (L210, €3, 20 min), Alcudia (L351, €9, 50 min). Less convenient by bus: Drach Caves (1.5 hours, need to walk 15 min from bus stop), Es Trenc (requires transfer). Guided tours with transport are often better value.