5 or 7 Days in Mallorca: A Villa-Based Itinerary

Most people planning a week in Mallorca start with a list of places. It works better to start with the villa. Where you stay decides how much of the week you spend in the car, and how many days can begin with a swim and end with dinner a few minutes from the door.

This guide helps you choose a base first. It then gives a seven-day itinerary from a villa in the north, a shorter five-day version, and notes on adapting the route if you stay somewhere else. Mallorca is not a big island, but the mountain roads are slow, so the plan keeps most days close to the villa and limits the long drives to one day.

Which part of Mallorca should you stay in for a week?

There is no single best area, only the best one for the holiday you want. The summaries below should help you narrow it down. Driving times are given further on, in the section on getting around.

Northern Mallorca: Pollença and Alcúdia

The north is the easiest place to start. The area is known for family-friendly beaches, traditional villages and countryside fincas, and in both towns some townhouses have shops and restaurants within walking distance. That mix suits families, groups who want beaches and villages in the same area, and anyone who prefers a villa with space around it. Browse villas in Pollença and Alcúdia, or read our guide to what to do in the north of Mallorca.

Serra de Tramuntana: Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa

This is the area for quiet, privacy and mountain views. Villas here tend to sit among the hills of the Serra de Tramuntana, and the roads are winding, so even short distances take longer than the map suggests. It suits couples and travellers who want nature and views more than a beach on the doorstep; if a long sandy beach next door is the priority, the north is a better fit. Look at villas in Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa.

Palma and the south-west

Palma and the south-west combine city life with some of the island’s luxury villas. Palma has the old town, the restaurants and the shops. Further west, Port Andratx and Santa Ponsa suit travellers who want sea views, marinas and fine dining with Palma still close. See villas in Palma, Port Andratx and Santa Ponsa.

The south-east: Santanyí and Cala Figuera

Santanyí, Cala Figuera and Cala d’Or are for coves, swimming and slow afternoons. This corner is best explored as a trip of its own: from here the north is a long drive, which is why the itinerary below does not combine the two. Browse Santanyí, Cala Figuera and Cala d’Or.

Not sure which area fits? Tell us your dates, group size and the places you want to see, and we will suggest villas in the right area. Contact our team or browse our villas in Mallorca.

7-day itinerary from a villa in the north

This route assumes a car and a villa in Pollença or Alcúdia. The long drives are limited to one day, and the rest stay close to the villa. For more activities in the area that fit around this plan, see a perfect week in the north of Mallorca.

Day 1: Arrival and the villa

Collect the car, stop at a supermarket on the way, and settle into the villa. Keep the first evening simple: a swim, then dinner at the villa or at a restaurant nearby.

Day 2: Cap de Formentor and Pollença

Formentor is the highlight of the north, and in summer it needs a little planning. The road to the lighthouse is regulated. In 2026 the restriction ran from 15 May to 18 October, between 10:00 and 22:00, and during those hours only authorised vehicles could drive the stretch beyond Formentor beach to the lighthouse. The practical options are the public bus, line 334, which runs from Alcúdia and Port de Pollença to the lighthouse, or a bicycle. The dates are set each year, so check the DGT page on access to the Formentor lighthouse before you go. Come back through Pollença for lunch, then climb the Calvari steps and have a coffee in the main square.

Day 3: Alcúdia old town

The old town of Alcúdia is surrounded by medieval walls and is easy to cover on foot. Stay for lunch and keep the afternoon free.

Day 4: A slower day

Leave room for a slower day. A villa holiday should include time for the pool and the nearest beach. In the north, Platja de Muro and the bay of Alcúdia have long stretches of sand, and around Pollença there are smaller coves such as Cala Sant Vicenç.

Day 5: A day in the Tramuntana

This is the longest drive of the week, so make it count. Choose one of two routes: Valldemossa and Deià, or Sóller and Port de Sóller. Valldemossa is known for its Carthusian monastery, where Chopin and George Sand stayed in the winter of 1838 and 1839, and Deià is a small hillside village with the cove of Cala Deià below it. In Sóller, a historic wooden tram runs down to Port de Sóller, which makes a good lunch stop. From late morning it leaves about every 30 minutes; check the operator’s timetable before you go. Start early: the roads fill up in summer and parking in the villages is limited. For more on the area, see the Tramuntana and beyond.

Day 6: Platja de Muro and s’Albufera

Spend the day on the sand at Platja de Muro. If you like birdwatching, s’Albufera natural park is nearby.

Day 7: Your last day

Choose something close: a favourite cove, a long lunch, or one more day by the pool. Keep it easy; you will want time to pack.

If your villa is somewhere else

The same pattern works from any base: stay local most days and keep one longer excursion. Here is how to adapt it.

From the Tramuntana

Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller become your local days, so you can see them at an easy pace without the long drive. Make the north, with Formentor and Pollença, your one long day trip.

From Palma or the south-west

Spend one day in Palma’s old town and around the cathedral, La Seu, and another in Port Andratx or Santa Ponsa. The Tramuntana villages are the natural day trip from here. Treat the north as an extra long day, or leave it for another visit.

From the south-east

Santanyí, Cala Figuera and Cala d’Or give you a week of coves, village lunches and slow afternoons. For a longer day trip, choose Palma or the Tramuntana. The north is far enough that it is better left for another visit.

Only 5 days?

Five days means choosing. From a villa in the north, this works well:

• Day 1: Arrival and the villa.
• Day 2: Cap de Formentor and Pollença.
• Day 3: Alcúdia old town.
• Day 4: A day in the Tramuntana, in Valldemossa and Deià or in Sóller.
• Day 5: Beach, pool or a last cove.

Staying elsewhere? Use the same pattern: two local days, one longer excursion and one day with nothing planned. The section above shows how to adapt it to your base.

Getting around: car hire, distances and driving times

A car is the practical choice for a villa holiday. Villas, coves and viewpoints are spread across the island, and a car lets you leave when you want. These approximate driving times from Palma airport help you compare areas; traffic, especially in summer, will change them.

• Palma: 15 minutes
• Port Andratx: 35 minutes
• Sóller: 35 to 40 minutes
• Santanyí: 40 minutes
• Alcúdia: 45 minutes
• Pollença: 50 minutes

Add time for mountain roads and for parking in villages. We can arrange car rental with your booking; see our services.

Best time of year for this itinerary

Spring and autumn are comfortable for walking, cycling and village visits. In July and August it is hot and busy, so start early and keep the beach for the afternoon. In winter the island is quiet, and some seasonal places reduce their hours, so check before you go.

Why stay in a villa for a week in Mallorca

A villa gives you space, a kitchen and a pool, and you unpack once. That matters on a route like this one, where you spend each day somewhere different and come home to the same place. Extras such as car rental, a private chef or massage can be arranged with your booking.

If you are travelling with children, look at family-friendly villas. For a larger group, see villas for large groups. If a private pool is the priority, start with villas with private pools.

Frequently asked questions

Is five days enough for Mallorca?

Five days covers one base and the areas around it well. It does not cover the whole island, and trying to would mean a lot of time in the car. Pick your base first, then add one longer excursion.

Can I see the whole island from one villa?

Not comfortably in a week. From the north, the south-east coast is a long drive. It is better to pick a base, see the areas close to it, and keep one day for a longer trip.

Do I need a car?

For a villa holiday, yes. Villas, coves and viewpoints are spread across the island, so a car gives you the most flexibility.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00, unless your final booking documentation says otherwise. See our terms and conditions for details.

Find the right villa for your Mallorca itinerary

The best base depends on the places you want to see, how busy you want the week to be and who is travelling with you. Tell us your dates, group size and the areas you like, and our team will suggest villas that fit. Explore our villas in Mallorca or contact our team.