Best of Balearic Islands: Five tips for Mallorca in spring

April started off like summer in this country. But the next cold snap won’t be long in coming. That doesn’t happen on the largest Balearic island, after all it is blessed with 300 days of sunshine. These allow spring to begin in February with the delicate colors of the almond blossom. In the following months it is replaced by real explosions of color. In April and May, the red poppy meadows compete with the blue of the cornflower fields and the yellow and white of the daisies. Nestled in a lush green landscape that often appears withered and dried out in the summer months.

The mild Mediterranean climate with April temperatures of 20 degrees and an average of 23 degrees in May also promises pleasant conditions. For cyclists. For hikers. For tennis players, yes for almost all outdoor athletes. For those interested in culture who want to discover the capital Palma de Mallorca with its cozy cafés, bars and restaurants. For holidaymakers who don’t feel like the crowds of tourists and summer heat. We present the most beautiful activities and adventures on Mallorca in the time before the big hustle and bustle.

1. Caribbean beach in the nature reserve

With water temperatures between 15 and 19 degrees, it is still too cool for most holidaymakers to swim, but in places protected from the wind you can already get that beach feeling. According to the Balearic Ministry of Tourism, the island has around 200 beaches and bays. If you want to feel like you’re in the Caribbean, go to Playa Es Trenc.

As one of the longest beaches on the island, it offers five kilometers of sand dunes in a nature reserve. The latter is also the reason why the gently sloping dream beach on the south coast is almost undeveloped and attracts with its quiet atmosphere. Instead of coconut palms there are pine trees. The sand is powdery white, the sea is turquoise green and crystal clear.

2. Hiking paradise in the Mediterranean

The mild temperatures in spring are ideal for hiking and cycling. The interplay between mountains and sea, between rugged rocky landscapes and glittering waves, makes hiking in Mallorca so unique. The many hiking trails in the Serra de Tramuntana in the northwest are popular.

The wildly rugged mountain range, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises to 1,443 meters. If you like it more comfortable but still want to go high, head to the northernmost point of the island, the Cap de Formentor peninsula. The serpentine to the parking lot of the Mirador es Colomer viewpoint requires everyone in the car to have a head for heights. At the end of the route you have to climb a few more steps on foot. But there is an unforgettable reward: the view from the platform 232 meters directly above the sea is spectacular!

3. Boat trip underground

Another extraordinary experience, but this one leads 25 meters deep into the earth: the 1.2 kilometer long “Cuevas del Drach” stalactite caves on the east coast. The huge cave system not only contains the largest underground lake in Europe, but also the island’s most bizarre stalactites and stalagmites.

Stairs and winding paths lead through the ghostly illuminated stalactites. In earlier times – the dragon caves were already known in the Middle Ages – people hid here during pirate raids.

4. Wine tasting at Bodega Ribas

Wine cultivation began on Mallorca many centuries ago. The Romans took advantage of the excellent conditions and produced sought-after wines here. This tradition lives on, for example, in the town of Consell, which lies between Palma and Alcudia.

Two young, qualified oenologists run Bodega Ribas, now in the 13th generation of the family. Local grape varieties such as Manto Negro and Prensal Blanc are picked by hand in organic farming and mature in oak barrels in the old walls of the bodega to produce characterful red and white wines. After a tour of the winery, there is a wine tasting in the courtyard. Tip: White wine lovers shouldn’t miss the “Soma” (Viognier grape variety)!

5. Colorful market activity in Palma

If you want to get to know more than just the Ballermann and the famous cathedral in the capital, go on a culinary tour of discovery in the market halls of Palma – a sensual experience. The largest daily market is called “Mercat d’Olivar” and is located in the northern city center in two historic market halls.

The traditional market’s more than 100 colorful stalls offer the best food produced on the island – from salt flowers to olive oil, wines, fruit and vegetables to ham and fresh fish. Here you can not only try many types of olives, but also talk to a wide variety of people. The fish department is also a popular meeting place, where, in addition to fresh prawns, dragon fish and mackerel, there are also sushi stands and a seafood and oyster bar.