Discovering Mallorca means immersing yourself in a network of landscapes ranging from the capital to the most remote corners of the Serra de Tramuntana. To move around the island, you have multiple options designed to offer you freedom: from car hire to the efficiency of public transport, including the charm of our historic railway or the calm of sailing along our coastline.
Mallorca has an extensive network of well-signposted roads. The layout is radial from Palma, connecting quickly to the Levant, Poniente, and Central motorways via the Vía de Cintura (ring road). Renting a car allows you to reach every corner, with options ranging from basic runabouts to high-end luxury vehicles.
Driving tip: If you have time, take the secondary roads to discover the beauty of the interior and its villages. Although the maximum distance is about 100 km, keep the mountain terrain in mind when calculating your journey times and drive with caution, as many cyclists choose these routes for their favourite sport.
A century-old train from 1912 connects Palma with Sóller on a spectacular journey through fields of carob and almond trees, passing through 13 tunnels that cross the Serra de Tramuntana. The train reaches the “Golden Valley,” famous for its terraces of olive and citrus trees.
The Sóller station (1606) is the oldest in the world and houses an exhibition of Miró and Picasso. From there, you can take the 1913 tram to descend through orchards to the port in vintage carriages.
Palma’s Plaza de España (Intermodal Station) is the nerve centre of public transport. The network is accessible, with stations and vehicles adapted for universal mobility.
With their characteristic white, blue, and green colours, they connect the city centre with the various neighbourhoods of the capital.
TIB buses (red and yellow) operate across the whole island from Plaza de España to the different regions. Palma also has a Metro line (M1) and trains to Inca (T1), sa Pobla (T2), and Manacor (T3).
There is a fleet of over 1,000 white taxis, easily identifiable by their municipality’s crest. In Palma, they carry a red stripe, while in other municipalities the colour varies. They are a safe form of transport available at any time at major tourist spots, offering both standard services and tailor-made excursions.