Think Mediterranean!
The island of Mallorca, located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, enjoys a temperate climate year round with hot summers (with spikes over 40°C), chill but not excessively cold winter (almost never under 0°C) , and anything in between during the mid-seasons.
Knowing in which period you’re visiting is crucial for packing your luggage, although don’t worry too much in case you’ll forget something: in Palma there are countless malls offering plenty of choices, where you can buy everything you need for cheap.
In the following packing list, I go through what you should think of bringing to the magic Mallorca, in summer, mid-seasons and, for the VERY few ones that think about visiting in the colder months, also winter
The best season to visit the island to enjoy the sea is May-September; while Feb-Mar-Apr and Oct-Nov being good months for hiking and sports. Note that in winter most restaurants, shops and activities will be closed as over 80% of enterprises’s work is related to seasonal tourism.
Let’s go with the Packing List!
As a rule of Thumb: Think it’s going to be warm, but some nights can always be chilly.
All Year
- Trainers Shoes
- Socks
- Flip Flops / Sandals
- Hoodie (for chilly nights)
- Shorts – Skirts
- Light Dresses / T-shirts
- Light Sweatshirt
- Trousers/Jeans
- Underwear
- Shirts
MID SEASONS (Feb-April and Oct-November)
- Aim at Smart Layers
SUMMER (May-September)
- Swimming Suit
- Beach Flip Flops
- Beach Shirts
- Tank Top / Tops
- Pareo
- Sunglasses
- Cap / Hat
WINTER (Dec-January)
- Light Scarf/Gloves
- Warm Sweaters (aim at smart layers)
- Long Trousers only
- Warm Shoes
EXTRA NOTES:
- The island is extremely secure so think about bringing your jewels if you’d like, just don’t bring anything valuable to the beach (where the few thefts on the island are normally registered).
- Mallorquine people like to dress slightly stylish in the night, so if you plan to attends special night events or go to above-average restaurants, you should think of bringing clothes aimed at a smart-casual outlook (hardly nobody will tell you something about your clothes, but you’ll feel more comfortable)
All Year
- Universal Electricity Adaptor
- Small bag for daily excursions
- Re-usable Water Bottle
- Chargers
- Photocamera / Phone / GoPro / Laptop
- Toiletries
- Plastic Bag for dirty cloths
Spring & Summer
- Beach Towel
- Suncream Protection
- Sunglasses
- Passport + Copy
- Copy of Health Insurance (if you’re not European)
- Wallet (you can pay almost anywhere with card, but it’s always good to have some cash with you – ex. for buses or beach bars)
- Prescriptions for Medicaments (if you need some)
In Conclusion
Packing for Mallorca is pretty straightforward: depending if you go for the beach, for the hike, for cultural reasons or for a mix of the previous, you won’t need too much with you!
The atmosphere is relaxed, safe and laid-back; just aim at being comfortable and wear what you like; the island is made to enjoy the pleasures of life, so also not stressing too much about what to wear 😉
If you found this article useful, if need more help with packing or you just have suggestions to include in the list, let me know in the comments below:) I’ll be happy to read!
Majorca Travel Guide
Content Summary
1) Mallorca: Top 10 Best Beaches
2) Mallorca: 10 Fun Activities away from the Beach
Balearic Islands Holidays: Why you Should Try Them at Least Once!
"Astonishing Nature, Mediterranean Nightlife, Sandy Beaches and Spanish Yummy Food... The Balearic Islands offer it all, affordable and accessible for anyone " The Balearic Islands are a popular tourist destination for holidaymakers across Europe and beyond. The...
Mallorca: Top 10 Best Beaches
"Every Year, over 13 Million Tourists come to Enjoy the Beaches of Mallorca" Mallorca boasts a whooping 262 beaches and over 60 flying a blue flag: sandy and rocky, large and small, wild and developed, nudist and family-friendly... there's truly one beach for every...
Mallorca: 10 Fun Activities Away from The Beach
Who said that Mallorca is only sea and beaches? Whoever was, he couldn't have been more wrong! In fact, the Queen of the Balearics is an island that never sleeps which offers a great variety of entertainment possibilities also away from its sunkissed shores. Cultural...
Mallorca: Hotspots Map & How to Move Around
The Hotspot MapHere is the Mallorca Hotspot Map that will help you navigate the island. You can click on the different pins for more information about the places. I included all places from the previous two articles Mallorca: Top 10 Best Beaches and Mallorca: 10 Fun...
Mallorca: The Budget
Mallorca, How much do you cost Me? Mallorca is an island for all pockets! Being super-connected to all major airports in Europe (the Palma airports serves over 175.000 flights a year, in summer over 600 flights from all over Europe land on the island every day)...
0 Comments