Villas in Palma de Mallorca

Table of contents

• At a glance: what should you know about renting a villa in Palma de Mallorca?
• Villas in Palma de Mallorca: find your perfect retreat
• Exploring Palma de Mallorca: our top recommendations
• Activities: what are the top things to do and see in Palma de Mallorca?

• Villas for every group: From beachfront properties near Portitxol to secluded retreats a few miles inland, Palma offers spacious villas with private pools, gardens and terraces for families and couples.
• Where to stay: Base yourself in the Old Town for culture, Santa Catalina for dining, or nearby Cala d'Or and Pollença for a quieter coastal escape.
• Palma's food scene: Dining runs from Michelin-starred tasting menus to the Ruta Martiana tapas trail winding through the Gerreria neighbourhood.
• Top-rated stays: Our highest-rated villas score above 9.4, many with Star Host status, gardens and pools ideal for a longer family holiday.
• Things to do: Don't miss La Seu cathedral, the vintage Sóller railway and the Fundació Miró, all within easy reach of the city.

Villas in Palma de Mallorca range from traditional Balearic townhouses with shady patios to sleek modern builds with panoramic windows and private pools. Larger groups will find generous properties sleeping ten or more, while couples can choose a compact retreat close to the seafront. If you need something different, browse apartments in Palma de Mallorca, flexible last-minute stays in Palma or rustic fincas around Palma for a countryside feel.

• Private pools and sun-soaked terraces
• Landscaped gardens and outdoor dining areas
• Fast Wi-Fi and air conditioning throughout
• Barbecues for long summer evenings
• Quick access to Blue Flag sands, including beachfront villas near Palma

Many properties are pet-friendly and family-ready, so there is a villa to suit almost every kind of stay.

What are the best areas to stay in Palma de Mallorca?

For first-time visitors, Palma's Old Town keeps you within walking distance of the cathedral and the best tapas bars. The table below details areas for specific interests:

What do our guests say?

Guests consistently praise Palma villas for their space, privacy and easy reach of both the city and the coast. Families highlight the child-friendly gardens and pools, while couples favour the quiet inland retreats just a short drive from the beach. Star Host properties in particular earn glowing feedback for their spotless interiors and thoughtful welcome touches, making them a reliable choice for a memorable holiday.

Here are our top-rated villas from the past year:

1. Villa for 11 people, with garden - 9.7+: A spacious Star Host villa with a large garden, ideal for big families gathering near Palma de Mallorca.
2. Villa for 6 people, with garden - 9.6+: A relaxed garden retreat for mid-sized groups, well placed for exploring Palma de Mallorca and its coast.
3. Villa for 4 people, with garden - 9.4+: A cosy Star Host villa with a private garden, perfect for couples or small families in Palma de Mallorca.

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of the Balearic island of Mallorca, set on a wide bay along the island's south-west coast, roughly a two-hour flight from the UK and well connected to the rest of the island.

🥗Where to eat in Palma de Mallorca?

According to Google Maps data and reviews, Marc Fosh is the best-rated restaurant in Palma de Mallorca. Below is a table showing the top 5 highly-rated restaurants hand-picked by our travel experts.

⭐Our guests' recommendation: Our guest travellers Charlotte and Henry recommend Ca'n Eduardo in Palma de Mallorca: this harbourside institution serves some of the island's finest fresh fish, perfect for a leisurely celebration dinner after a day by the villa pool.

1. Marvel at La Seu, Palma's Gothic cathedral
2. Stroll the promenade to Portitxol
3. Follow the Ruta Martiana tapas trail
4. Step back in time at the Arab Baths
5. Explore the Fundació Miró
6. Feast at Mercat de Sant Joan
7. Ride the vintage Sóller railway

1. Marvel at La Seu, Palma's Gothic cathedral

   No trip to Palma is complete without visiting La Seu, the soaring Gothic cathedral that took more than 600 years to build. Take the guided tour to admire the vast rose window, the interior reworked by Gaudí, and the sweeping views across the bay from the rooftop terraces, which open to the public for a few days each year. It sits right beside the Old Town, so you can easily combine it with a morning of sightseeing.

2. Stroll the promenade to Portitxol

   Whether you prefer walking or cycling, the wide seafront promenade from the city to Portitxol is a gentle way to spend a morning. The little fishing harbour is lined with excellent eateries, and there is a small beach for a quick swim along the way. Hire a bike and you can reach the far end in about ten minutes, then reward yourself with brunch before heading back to your villa.

3. Follow the Ruta Martiana tapas trail

   Every Tuesday and Wednesday, the bars of the Gerreria neighbourhood in the Old Town serve a tapa and a drink for a few euros as part of the Ruta Martiana. It is the ideal way to sample local croquettes, fried calamari and Mallorcan cheeses while soaking up the atmosphere. Start at Molta Barra and wander from bar to bar at your own pace.

4. Step back in time at the Arab Baths

   Tucked into a peaceful walled garden, the Banys Àrabs are among the few surviving traces of Palma's Moorish past, when the city was known as Medina Mayurqa. The warm room, or tepidarium, is ringed by columns salvaged from older buildings. It is a quick but atmospheric visit, and the shaded garden is a lovely spot to pause on a hot afternoon.

5. Explore the Fundació Miró

   The artist Joan Miró spent much of his life on Mallorca and opened his studio on a hillside overlooking Palma. Today the Fundació Miró Mallorca is open to the public, with a gallery, the preserved studio and a sculpture garden. Art lovers can easily spend a couple of hours here, and the setting alone, with views over the city and the sea, makes the trip worthwhile.

6. Feast at Mercat de Sant Joan

   Set in a former abattoir, the Mercat de Sant Joan gastronomic market gathers a cluster of stalls serving freshly cooked local produce, seafood and Mallorcan wines. Pull up a stool at one of the high tables and graze on oysters, tortilla, pintxos and jabugo ham. It works equally well for a quick lunch or a lively evening meal, often with a DJ adding to the buzz.

7. Ride the vintage Sóller railway

   One of the island's most nostalgic experiences is the historic narrow-gauge Sóller railway, nicknamed the red lightning. The vintage wooden carriages trundle around 27 kilometres from Palma through orchards and the Tramuntana foothills to the pretty town of Sóller. It is an easy day trip and a scenic way to see more of the island if you have booked one of our holiday lettings across Majorca.