The largest of the four Balearic islands, Majorca promises its visitors an amazing and affordable holiday destination, offering summer sunshine to enjoy on any of its 250 beaches and hundreds of miles of coastline.
You’ll find excellent cuisine for all tastes, from traditional Spanish tapas as well as more global dishes. Choose from thirty-nine Michelin-starred restaurants or countless local restaurants in mountain villages – there’s something for all budgets and tastes here,no matter your taste buds. And don’t forget to enjoy late-night cocktails in the buzzing capital of Palma. Majorca is part of the EU and the currency to use for your spending money is the Euro (EUR), just like the other Spanish islands.
Dining out in Majorca
Whether you have a sweet or savoury tooth, there’s something for every culinary taste in Majorca. A three-course meal for two will cost between £31-£53 in a mid-range restaurant – with a main meal priced between £8 – £13. Food and drink in Majorca is served in great ambience; restaurants often have local music playing in the background to set the mood perfectly for your meal and perfect views overlooking mountainscapes or the coast to take in the beautiful sights of Majorca.
For those with a sweet tooth, try the ensaïmada, a Mallorcan spiral-shaped pastry made with yeast, flour, eggs, water and sugar. An affordable treat at around 2 Euros, this makes an excellent snack accompanied by a coffee or after an evening meal. This sugary treat dates back to the 17th century so it’s been a staple for quite some time!
For cheese lovers, try Mahón cheese, native to the neighbouring island of Menorca. Made from cow’s milk, it has a salty and buttery taste.
For vegetarians, Tombet, a veggie dish native to the island is well worth trying – a mix of sliced peppers, onions, aubergine, and potatoes fried in olive oil, then baked in layers.
Stuffed aubergine is also a delicacy in Majorca, made from minced meat, garlic and onion. Traditional Spanish paella is also widely available and offers a combination of seafood/meat (or both), rice, vegetables, plus a variety of herbs and spices.
Finally, be sure to try Coca Mallorquina, a local flatbread dish, made with a variety of toppings, such as a combo of: onions, tomatoes and bell peppers or even, figs, pork and spinach.
The price of drinks
Local beer in Majorca will cost you between £2.20-£3.50 for 500ml, if you don’t mind straying from your recognised beer names you’ll save around 25% a pint! A 750ml bottle of wine will cost around £5.20 in the supermarket and a glass of wine will be around £3.80 in a local restaurant.. Mallorca offers a vast selection of local wines perfect for your own mini wine tasting session – try Sa Vall Selecció Privada, Vins Miquel Gelabert, a toasty oaked white wine. Or if you prefer red wine, try Sio Crianza, a spicy and fruity bottle that costs around £12 a bottle and perfectly reflects the Mediterranean personality of Mallorcan wines.
If you’re looking for something on the stronger side, Majorca’s liqueurs are available with varying sweetness and include hierbas secos (dry) and hierbas dulces (sweet), which are based on aniseed and brimming with herbs.
Your favourite soft drinks are perfectly affordable too, with a large 2 litre bottle of branded soft drink costing around £1.60 and a supermarket replica costing just over £1 per 2 litre bottle.
Tap water, while perfectly safe to drink, is also high in sodium and chlorine so it’s definitely worth buying bottled water, which is inexpensive at around 90p per 1.5-litre bottle from supermarkets.
Out and about
There’s plenty to do in Majorca, for travellers of all budgets. If you’re on a low budget or just enjoy being out and about, head for Serra de Tramuntana, a limestone mountain range that stretches the length of the northern Majorcan coast.
On the north-east coast you’ll find S’Albufera Nature Reserve. Free to visit and ideally accessed by hire car, this is a great location for eager birdwatchers, with the reserve home to more than 200 species including purple herons, kestrels and falcons.
For a taste of paradise, pay a visit to the aptly named Canyon Gates of Paradise, a stunning canyon with impressive views, best accessed by boat.
Majorca’s capital, Palma, is loaded with culture – Palma Cathedral is a prime example: a historical building with beautiful architecture. Entrance costs from just £8.60, and you’ll be able to see the Museum of Sacred Art too.
For fruit lovers, it’s well worth a visit to Ecovinyassa, a little farm where you’ll find species of lemon and orange trees, figs, pomegranate and avocado. Entry costs £15 for adults and £8 for children aged 4–12 years, this includes orange juice and a snack.
And for nightlife, check out the Palma’s live bands and late-night clubbing. From intimate bars to large rooftop venues, a cocktail will set you back between £6-£12 and you’ll be sure to watch the sun set in style.
How much spending money should I take to Majorca?
How much spending money for a week in Majorca can totally vary on your type of holiday, length and board basis! To include an excursion and two meals a day in your spending money you’ll need around £50 per person per day, so around £350 a week. If you’re heading away on a Half Board trip or an All Inclusive stay you’d be comfortable with around £35 per person per day to cover any ice creams or evening meals. All Inclusive holidays can be a great way to save money while abroad, check out some of our best deals here.
As part of your stay you’ll need to pay tourist tax into Majorca, it’s not too expensive but can be up to €4 per day per person, so you’ll need to put a little money aside depending on how big your group is. You’ll be able to pay this at the hotel so don’t worry about paying this beforehand.
Tipping in Majorca
Tipping is not commonplace in Mallorca, however it’s always appreciated, Throughout bars and restaurants rounding your bill up is always welcomed and dropping any extra change off to the driver of your transfer too for their service. You won’t need to purposely take change for tipping purposes where you would in some other top holiday destinations.
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