Mallorca Island Loop Road Trip

A road trip starting from Palma, passing through the Serra de Tramuntana mountains and Cap de Formentor to the southeastern bays.

Divided into stays in Palma, Sóller, Pollença, and Cala d'Or, this itinerary connects old towns, mountain villages, capes, and southeastern bays within a week. Mountain driving days require more time behind the wheel, while bay days are more relaxed. Perfect for first-time visitors willing to drive. Palma is allocated only one day, and the southwestern Andratx area is omitted.

Traffic restrictions apply to the Cap de Formentor road during summer and autumn days; check the dates for the current year before setting off.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Palma and Explore the Old Town

Mallorca（Palma Cathedral (La Seu)、Royal Palace of La Almudaina、La Llotja de Palma）

Take a bus or taxi from the airport to the city center (approx. 20 mins). Explore the old town on foot.

It is recommended to book cathedral tickets in advance during peak season. Parking in the old town is difficult; pick up your rental car the next day.

Stay: Palma Old Town

Day 2 · Mountain Drive to Sóller

Mallorca（Valldemossa、Son Marroig & Sa Foradada、Deià、Sóller & Vintage Train）

Pick up your car and drive along Ma-1110 to Valldemossa, then follow Ma-10 via Deià to Sóller, about 1.5 hours.

Stay: Sóller

Day 3 · Sa Calobra to Pollença

Mallorca（Fornalutx、Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis、Sanctuary of Lluc、Pollença）

Drive east along the Ma-10 mountain road, descend to Sa Calobra and head back, then continue via Lluc to Pollença, about 2.5–3 hours in total.

The road to Sa Calobra is narrow and winding; it is best to arrive before 9:00 AM in summer to secure parking.

Stay: Pollença

Day 4 · Cap de Formentor and Alcúdia

Mallorca（Cap de Formentor、Alcúdia Old Town）

During restricted hours, drive up before 10:00 AM or take the L334 bus from Port de Pollença to the lighthouse. In the afternoon, drive to Alcúdia (approx. 20 mins).

In 2026, restrictions apply daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM between May 15 and October 18; violators will be fined.

Stay: Pollença

Day 5 · Wetlands, Caves, and South to the East Coast

Mallorca（S'Albufera Natural Park、Caves of Drach）

Drive from Pollença to S'Albufera (approx. 25 mins), then head south along the east coast via the Caves of Drach to Cala d'Or, about 1.5 hours.

The Caves of Drach have scheduled entry times; book your time slot online in advance during peak season.

Stay: Cala d'Or

Day 6 · A Day in the Southeastern Bays

Mallorca（Cala Mondragó、Caló des Moro）

Take short drives from Cala d'Or to various coves (approx. 20–30 mins one way), then walk down to the beaches.

Popular coves have limited parking, so arrive early. Caló des Moro requires a walk and gets very crowded.