Mallorca Spain Travel Guide

Bus: getting around Majorca (Mallorca) by bus is the cheapest option and the bus network is the most extensive of the public transport networks. There are a number of different bus companies operating between Palma and around the island and many of the smaller villages are covered, making more remote places accessible.

Within the main town of Palma the Empresa Municipal de Transports Urbans de Palma de Majorca (Mallorca) is the service operator, with Transport de les Illes Balears running bus services into some of the villages. The main bus terminus for all services on the island is the Palma de Majorca (Mallorca) bus station.

Train: there are two train routes operating on the island, both of which terminate at Palma’s Placa d’Espanya. The first route goes to Soller on the northwest coast, travelling through the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains and is a useful route for sightseeing trips. The other line travels inland to Inca, via the villages of Marratxi, Santa Maria del Cami, Consell, Binissalem and Lloseta. There are also further connections from Inca to Sa Pobla.

Taxi: there are plenty of taxis available in the biggest resorts on the island and it is possible to book one in advance or hail them on the street. It is advised to negotiate the price before the journey. In Palma, the taxis are metered and have various supplementary fees for trips to the airport, for luggage, and according to the number of passengers.

Boat: there are a number of options to travel by boat and water-taxi around the island’s main resorts and this can be a pleasant way to get around.

Bike: there are plenty of options to hire bikes here and it is a great way to get around, with the ride along the northwest coast especially spectacular. In the height of summer it is a good idea to keep out of the sun at the hottest time of day.