Arrive at Be Live Adults Only La Cala Boutique Hotel in Cala Major from 3:00 PM onward. The hotel is right by the waterfront, so this is an easy first stop: check in, leave your bags, and take a little time to cool down after the journey. If your room is not ready, reception can usually hold luggage while you have a drink or walk along the seafront. With a rental car, confirm where it should be parked before heading out—street parking around Cala Major can be limited, especially on a Saturday afternoon.
Once settled, spend about an hour and a half at Cala Major Beach, just outside the hotel. This sheltered sandy cove is ideal for a first swim, with calm water and a promenade for an unhurried coastal walk. September is still warm, but the beach is generally more comfortable later in the afternoon than at midday. Bring water and sandals for the rocks at the edges of the cove; beach facilities and showers may operate on reduced schedules toward the end of the season.
Walk or drive a short distance to Marivent Garden, a quiet green space beside the royal residence. Allow around 45 minutes to follow the paths through the landscaped gardens and enjoy the views toward the coast. Check the current seasonal opening hours before going—access can vary, and the gardens may close earlier than expected outside the main summer period. If you drive, avoid leaving valuables in the car and allow extra time to find a space on the surrounding streets.
Finish at Elna Restaurant, where Mediterranean dishes and sea views make a relaxed first-night dinner. Expect to spend approximately €30–€45 per person before drinks. A reservation is sensible for Saturday evening, particularly if you would like an outdoor or waterfront table; ask for a table away from the busiest service area if you prefer a quieter meal. After dinner, it is an easy walk back to Be Live Adults Only La Cala Boutique Hotel, keeping the evening deliberately light before tomorrow’s early start in Palma de Mallorca.
Leave Cala Major around 8:00–8:30 AM on an EMT bus toward central Palma; allow roughly 20–30 minutes, plus a short walk to Mercat de l’Olivar. Start with a relaxed breakfast inside the market, where fishmongers, fruit stalls, bakeries, and small counters give you a much better introduction to Mallorcan flavors than a hotel buffet. Spend about an hour browsing and sampling—most stalls open from around 7:00 AM, though individual counters vary. From the market, walk south through the old lanes toward Palma Cathedral, about 15 minutes. Allow 1–1½ hours for the Gothic interior, rose window, and dramatic works associated with Antoni Gaudí and Miquel Barceló; check the official calendar for current visiting hours and expect roughly €10–€12 admission.
Walk straight next door to the Royal Palace of La Almudaina, the former Islamic fortress adapted into a royal residence. Its stone courtyards and sea-facing rooms are best explored before the midday heat and usually take about an hour; admission is commonly around €7–€8, with reduced or free periods sometimes offered. Tickets and opening hours can change seasonally, so verify them shortly before the visit. Afterward, take your time wandering the lanes around La Seu and the waterfront rather than rushing directly to lunch.
Continue west on foot toward Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma, roughly 20 minutes from the cathedral, passing through the atmospheric streets around La Lonja on the way. The museum occupies old city bastions and combines contemporary exhibitions with excellent views over the harbor; plan about 1½ hours and check the exhibition schedule, as galleries are typically closed on Mondays and opening times vary. Admission is generally about €6–€8. From the museum, it is only a 10-minute walk inland to Mercat de Santa Catalina, a lively neighborhood market where you can have a casual lunch from the stalls—allow €15–€25 per person, and aim for around 1:30–2:00 PM so you are eating at the busiest but still comfortable time.
In the late afternoon, stroll back toward the center along Passeig del Born, Palma’s elegant, shaded boulevard lined with plane trees, boutiques, and cafés. Stop for coffee, an ice cream, or a vermouth and let the day slow down; an hour here is plenty, though the surrounding lanes are worth exploring if you still have energy. For the return to Cala Major, use an EMT bus from central Palma—allow 20–30 minutes, with evening traffic sometimes adding time—and check the live route information before leaving.
Pick up your rental car early and drive from Cala Major toward Mirador de Sa Foradada, allowing roughly 45–55 minutes via Ma-11 and Ma-1110. Aim to arrive around 8:30–9:00 AM, when the cliff road and viewpoint are generally quieter. The final approach is narrow and winding, so take it slowly; parking is limited near the viewpoint, and you may need to walk a short distance. Give yourself about an hour for the dramatic sea views and the path toward the headland—comfortable shoes and water are worthwhile.
Continue to Deià, only about 10–15 minutes away by car. Park in the main municipal area outside the compact village center, as the lanes are steep, narrow, and largely unsuitable for visitors’ cars. Spend late morning wandering Carrer Es Clot, the stone houses, small galleries, and shaded lanes around the parish church; allow about 90 minutes and take your time with the mountain-and-sea views.
Drive down to Cala de Deià for lunch at Ca’s Patro March, a rustic seafood restaurant built beside the cove. This is one of Mallorca’s most atmospheric meals, but reservations are essential and opening days can vary outside the height of summer—check the restaurant’s current schedule before leaving. Expect approximately €35–€55 per person, excluding drinks. Parking at the cove is very limited, and the access road is tight; arrive early for your reservation and follow local parking signs rather than leaving the car on the roadside.
After lunch, return to Deià for the Robert Graves House, the former home of the poet and author. Set aside about an hour for the house and garden; opening hours are seasonal, so verify the afternoon entry time in advance. From there, drive around 25 minutes to Valldemossa, following the mountain road carefully. Finish at the Valldemossa Charterhouse, where the old monastic rooms, gardens, and Chopin-and-George-Sand exhibits are especially atmospheric in the softer late-afternoon light. Allow roughly 90 minutes, and check the final admission time before setting out. You can have a simple coffee or pastry in Valldemossa afterward, then drive back to Cala Major in about 30–35 minutes via Ma-1110 and Ma-11.
Drive from Deià to Sóller via the scenic Ma-10, allowing about 25–35 minutes. Leave after breakfast around 8:30–9:00 AM and park in one of the public car parks on the edge of Sóller, rather than trying to leave the car in the compact central streets. The planned Sóller Railway is a Palma–Sóller excursion, so it is not a practical transfer from Deià; if you want the historic wooden train experience, you’ll need to arrange it as a separate round trip from Palma. Otherwise, begin directly in Sóller’s handsome Plaça de la Constitució, where the orange trees and mountain backdrop make a lovely start to the morning.
Visit Church of Sant Bartomeu, whose dramatic modernist façade dominates the square, then browse Fet a Sóller for local olive oil, citrus preserves, chocolates, sobrasada, and other Mallorcan specialties. Allow about 30 minutes for the church and 45 minutes in the shop; church access is generally free, though hours can vary around services. A short walk through the old lanes brings you to Can Prunera Museum of Modernism, an elegant early-20th-century townhouse with period interiors and modernist art. Set aside roughly an hour, and check the museum’s current opening hours before leaving—hours can be seasonal, and it may close around the midday period. Expect approximately €5–€8 for admission.
Continue by car or taxi toward Port de Sóller, around 10–15 minutes from the town center, and have a relaxed seafood lunch at Sa Figuera. Allow about 1½ hours and budget €30–€45 per person, depending on the day’s fish and shellfish; reservations are sensible, particularly for a harbor-facing table. After lunch, stroll the Port de Sóller waterfront along the promenade toward the marina. This is the moment to slow down rather than add another attraction: stop for an orange-blossom ice cream or coffee, watch the boats, and enjoy the Tramuntana scenery reflected across the bay. If driving back to Cala Major afterward, avoid rushing—the mountain road is winding, and the late-afternoon light makes the return via Ma-10 especially pleasant.
Drive from Port de Sóller to Pollença via Ma-10, Ma-11, and Ma-2200, allowing about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Leave around 8:00 AM and use one of the public car parks outside the old center; the lanes around Plaça Major are narrow and parking is limited. Spend your first 90 minutes wandering Pollença Old Town, especially the stone lanes around Carrer del Calvari, Carrer de Joan Mas, and Plaça Major, before climbing the Calvari Steps. The 365 cypress-lined steps are steep but manageable at a steady pace; allow 40–45 minutes including time at the small oratory and the views over the rooftops and Tramuntana foothills.
Continue to the Museu de Pollença, a compact gallery housed in the former Dominican convent near Carrer del Pont Romà. It usually opens later in the morning—often around 10:00 AM, with hours varying by season—and admission is generally inexpensive, around €3–€5. Afterward, browse the Sunday Market in Pollença if it is operating on September 30; note that September 30, 2026 is a Wednesday, so the regular Sunday market will not be running. You can still look for small produce and craft stalls around the central squares, but don’t plan the day around them.
Have a long lunch at La Placeta Restaurante, close to Plaça Major, where a shaded table and Mallorcan dishes make a good pause after the steps. Allow about €30–€45 per person, excluding drinks, and reserve if possible because old-town restaurants can fill quickly. In the late afternoon, drive roughly 15 minutes north to Cala Sant Vicenç, following the signs from Pollença toward Cala Molins and Cala Barques. Park in the residential area and walk down to the coves; the shoreline is rocky, so water shoes are useful, and conditions can be choppy even on a sunny day. Cala Molins is the easiest choice for a swim, while Cala Barques is better for a quieter coastal pause. Bring water and a towel, as facilities may be reduced outside the height of summer.
Leave Pollença around 7:00–7:30 AM for Cap de Formentor Lighthouse, allowing roughly 45–60 minutes from town once the peninsula’s winding road and viewpoints are factored in. Check the current seasonal access rules before setting out: restrictions or shuttle-only arrangements can apply on the final approach, and spaces near the lighthouse are limited. Bring water, sunglasses, and sturdy shoes—the lighthouse area is exposed, breezy, and more about dramatic cliffs and open sea than facilities. On the return, stop at Mirador Es Colomer, one of Mallorca’s best-known viewpoints; allow about 45 minutes for the short uphill walk between the parking area and the viewing platforms, and avoid standing too close to the unguarded edges.
Continue to Alcúdia Old Town, parking outside the medieval center and walking in through the historic gates. Spend about 90 minutes wandering the stone lanes and walking a section of the remarkably preserved walls; the ramparts can be uneven and hot in the afternoon, so a hat and water are worthwhile. For lunch, settle into Restaurant Sa Mossegada, where a modern Mediterranean meal usually runs around €25–€40 per person. Check opening days and reserve ahead if possible, as restaurants in the old town can keep seasonal hours in October.
After lunch, walk or drive a few minutes to the Roman City of Pollentia. The archaeological area is open-air, so allow about an hour and check the day’s closing time before arriving; late afternoon is generally cooler and gives the ruins a softer light. Finish at Port d’Alcúdia Beach, roughly 10 minutes away by car, for an easy sandy walk and a swim. The beach is broad and flat, with plenty of room to unwind after the sightseeing; October water temperatures can still be pleasant, though bring a light layer for the drive back to Cala Major.
Leave Alcúdia around 7:30–8:00 AM for the drive to Porto Cristo, allowing about 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes via Ma-12 and Ma-4020. Aim to arrive at Drach Caves 20–30 minutes before your reserved morning entry; the tour takes roughly 1½ hours and includes the impressive underground chambers and a short classical-music concert on Lake Martel. Tickets are generally around €18–€20, and timed reservations are essential. Afterward, walk down toward Porto Cristo Marina, where fishing boats, excursion vessels, and waterfront cafés make for an easy late-morning wander. The harbor area is compact, so leave the car in a public car park near the cave or port and explore on foot.
For lunch, settle in at Sa Pedra Rotja, near the port, for a seafood-focused meal—allow approximately €30–€45 per person with drinks. Take your time here rather than rushing through the harbor. In the afternoon, drive or walk toward Torre del Serral dels Falcons, a small historic watchtower perched above the coast. The setting is the main attraction: expect roughly 45 minutes for the viewpoint, tower exterior, and cliffside scenery, with sturdy shoes useful on uneven paths. Check access conditions locally, as the tower itself may not always be open inside.
Finish at Cala Anguila, about a 10-minute drive from central Porto Cristo. Park in the residential streets above the cove, observing any local restrictions, then follow the path down to the beach. Give yourselves around two hours to swim and relax beneath the pine-covered cliffs; the beach is much quieter later in the day than during the midday rush, though facilities can be limited outside peak season. Bring water and anything you need from Porto Cristo, and plan to leave before dark if you prefer an easier drive back to Cala Major.
Leave Porto Cristo around 7:30–8:00 AM and drive to Mondragó Natural Park via Ma-4014 and Ma-19, allowing roughly 45–55 minutes. Head first to the Ses Fonts de n’Alis parking area, where parking is typically paid and fills quickly on pleasant days; bring cash or a card, water, sturdy shoes, and sun protection. Spend about 2½ hours following the easy coastal paths through pine woodland and dunes toward the park’s coves. The trails are mostly gentle, but the sandy sections become hot later in the day, so this is the right time to enjoy the cliffs and quiet viewpoints.
Walk down to Cala Mondragó for a late-morning swim and a relaxed hour or so on the sand. The bay is sheltered and beautiful, but facilities are seasonal and the beach can become busy, so carry snacks and a towel rather than relying on every kiosk being open in October. Afterward, drive roughly 15 minutes toward Cala Figuera and spend an hour along the waterfront, where narrow inlets, boat ramps, and traditional fishermen’s houses make the best photographs. Stick to the public promenade and avoid blocking the small residential lanes when parking.
Continue about 20 minutes to Port de Cala d’Or for lunch beside the marina. Cala d’Or is touristy but pleasant here, with tables overlooking the boats; allow approximately €25–€40 per person and check the day’s opening hours, as some restaurants reduce service in early October. After lunch, wander through the whitewashed center of Cala d’Or and take the short walks toward its nearby coves—this is a good time to slow down rather than chase another major sight. Finish at Es Fortí, reached by a short drive or walk from the marina, for sunset above the bay. The small historic fortification is free to visit and has little shade, so arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset; bring a light layer for the breezy clifftop and return to the marina afterward for a drink or dinner.
If your departure is later in the day, take one last swim or stroll along Cala Major Beach before checking out. Keep this to about an hour, then return to Be Live Adults Only La Cala Boutique Hotel for your bags and check-out by noon. Since you are driving on to the airport, leave a generous buffer for luggage, the rental-car return, and Palma traffic—especially on the Ma-19 approaching the airport. If your flight is early, skip the beach and head directly to the airport instead.
From Cala Major, drive toward Bellver Forest and allow roughly 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic. Park in the designated areas below Castell de Bellver, then walk uphill through the pine forest to the remarkable circular castle. Allow about 1½ hours, including the ramparts and the views over Palma and the bay. Check the day’s opening hours before leaving; the castle commonly opens later in the morning and admission is generally around €4, with reduced rates sometimes available. Wear shoes with decent grip—the approach is steep in places.
Continue a short drive to Pueblo Español in Son Dureta, a recreated village of Spanish plazas, lanes, and architectural details. It is a pleasant final wander rather than a must-rush attraction, so allow around 1½ hours if your flight schedule permits. Expect admission to be roughly €10–€15 per adult, and verify the current opening time because seasonal hours can change. From here, drive toward Palma Airport and stop at an airport-area café for a final coffee or light meal—budget approximately €10–€20 per person. Return the rental car at the airport rental center, allowing at least 30–45 minutes for the inspection and shuttle or walk to the terminal.