If you live in Florida or the South, you know how good it is to be able to golf almost any day of the year. Isn’t that one of the reasons you’re here? But, even when you’ve got beautiful courses and gorgeous weather outside your door, you might still want to get away. If this is the case, look into Mallorca. It’s one of Europe’s most sought-after golf destinations and has culture, art, gastronomy, beaches, and plenty of wellness activities that non-golfers will love. It’s kind of a no-brainer, isn’t it?
Mallorca – It’s Not Just About the Golf. (But golf is a great place to start.)
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and full of gorgeous beaches and landscapes – a fact that draws people, as well as the fact that it’s the gourmet capital of the Mediterranean. But for golfers, you need to know why Europe says it’s a premiere golf destination. It’s not just that there are plenty of courses at your disposal (23 on the island); the courses are diverse and beautiful.
Is there an ideal time to visit Mallorca?
Choosing when to visit Mallorca depends on when you can go. You don’t necessarily need to worry about the weather cooperating for golf because golf is available 365 days per year. Plus, the island boasts over 300 days of sunshine.
Most tourists come during the high season, between April and September, when temperatures are ideal, and airlines like United offer direct flights. If you’re okay with cooler temps and occasional rain, the off-season (November – March) is an affordable time to travel with less competition for tee times.
Let’s Get into the Golf
Regardless of when you go, a great place to start is the Mallorca Golf Island website. It features the 23 courses found throughout the island’s four regions. Thanks to the size of the island and the placement of the courses, travel between each course is easy, similar to the RTJ Trail in Alabama.
And if you like RTJ courses, you’ll find one in Mallorca. Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Golf Alcanada in Port d’Alcúdia. The beautiful course hosts championships (like the Rolex Grand Tour Championship Final) and is known for its sea, mountain, and lighthouse views. As long as we’re talking RTJ, here’s another name you may recognize, Jack Nicklaus, and you’ll find one Nicklaus course on the island – T Golf Palma. T Golf is just 10 KM from Palma and might be the perfect spot if you’ve got newer golfers in your foursome.
The Arabella Golf Resort & Spa is another course to add to your itinerary, with three 18-hole golf courses: Son Vida, Son Muntaner (Mallorca’s oldest course), Son Quint, and a course to fine-tune your short game at the Palma Pitch-n-Putt. Stay at their resort, and non-golfers can head to nearby Palma while you play the day away.
Setting up your golf getaway is easy—check out Mallorca Golf Island, search for golf resorts offering packages, or choose a location and hotel and then “commute” to various golf courses. If you decide to base yourself in Palma, there are many hotel options of all price levels. One excellent option is the HM Palma Blanc, a contemporary hotel in the heart of Palma. It is within walking distance of many of the city’s attractions and about a 15-minute cab ride to the nearby Golf Arabella.
Outside of Palma, you’ll find many options to stay and play or just stay (and play… away from your hotel). On the Northeast side, the Pula Golf Resort is in Son Servera and offers an 18-hole championship course and on-site hotel. Also, be sure to investigate the luxurious Hotel Illa D’Or, Hotel Uyal, or the Four Seasons Resort Formentor. Another hot tip? Many hotels on the island offer packages to attract travelers with specific interests – golf, cycling, yoga, art, and food/wine. Retreats and luxury packages are available, making Mallorca a great spot, regardless of your agenda. This might be the perfect option if two couples go to Mallorca and the guys want to golf while the ladies enjoy a yoga or wellness retreat.
Mallorca Spain Come for the Golf, Stay for Literally… Everything Else
It’s not a matter of “What can we do in Mallorca?” It’s more like, “Is there anything we can’t do in Mallorca?” Starting with Palma, the list of activities and cultural offerings will please everyone on your trip. Palma’s central location makes it the perfect spot for easy access to golf around the island; plus, there’s much to do and see when you’re not on the course. The city has stunning architecture (don’t miss the Catedral de Mallorca), urban beaches, great cuisine, and unique opportunities, such as learning to cook Spanish food in a windmill, shopping, spas, and so much more. Bonus – if you stay in Palma, you can easily access the Palma de Mallorca Airport.
Outside of Palma and beyond golf (because maybe you want some activities after your rounds, or maybe your partner doesn’t share your enthusiasm for fairway benders), the sky’s the limit. Start by contacting the Mallorca tourist office for the lowdown on the island’s culture, history, art, and recreation opportunities. Or, take matters into your own hands and explore the various golf packages offered by area hotels and courses, from luxury experiences and packages to yoga retreats.
Mallorca Spain – The Getaway that Keeps On Giving
There’s no better time than now to start planning your getaway to Mallorca. For a unique golfing experience, consider visiting in 2026 when the island will lie in the Path of Totality for the eclipse on August 12, 2026.
The island is waiting.
Photo courtesy of Mallorca Golf Island
