Visiting a new destination always raises typical questions, here is a list of practical information covering everything from money exchange, to national holidays, driving, health and more.
Like the rest of Spain, Mallorca is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1), but from late March until late September, summer time (GMT+2) applies.
Allowances on goods bought outside the EU:
Alcohol (over 22º vol) - 1L OR (under 22º vol) 2L; Still table wine - 4L; Beer - 16L; Cigarettes - 200 OR Cigars - 50 Tobacco - 250g; Perfume - 60cc/ml; £390 worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs
Goods bought inside the EU:
There are no limits on the amount of alcohol and tobacco you can bring into the UK from an EU country, as long as:
Please note that if you bring back large quantities of alcohol or tobacco, a customs officer is more likely to ask about the purposes for which you hold the goods. This will most likely be the case if you appear at the airport with more than:
Alcohol (over 22º vol)- 10L (under 22º vol - 20L); Still table wine - 90L; Fortified wine e.g. port or sherry - 20L; Beer - 110L; Cigarettes - 3200; Cigars - 200; Tobacco - 3kg; Perfume - no limits
As these limits may change, please use the following link to check for the latest information.
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/allowances
The national police force, the' Policia Nacional' keep law and order in urban areas. Some resorts have their own tourist-friendly 'Policia Turistica'. If you need a police station ask for 'la comisaria' and for police assistance just call '1091' free from any call box (telephone cabin).
To help prevent crime:
NOTE: Crime rate is very low and Mallorca is generally very safe for both children and adults.
A public telephone (telefono) takes most euro cent coin. A phonecard (credifone) is available from post offices and tabacos.
The telephone code for all the Baleares islands is 971. If you want to dial a number within the Baleares islands, say the guy next door, you still need to dial the 971 prefix before the six other numbers.
For telephone operator dial 1002.
International dialing codes to Mallorca is +34 971.
From Mallorca is 00+ country code + area code (without the 0 in front) + telephone number
Try to use the public telephones because telephone rates in hotels can be very expensive.
Post offices (correus) are open as below but some also open in the afternoon and on Saturday morning. The main post office in Palma at Cerrer de Constitucio 5, is open Monday to Friday 9.00AM - 9.00PM (to 2.00PM Saturday) Tel: 971721095.
The sunniest (and hottest) months are July and August with an average of 11 hours sun a day and daytime temperatures of 29ºC. Particularly during these months you should avoid the midday sun and use a strong sunblock.
Students
Holders of an International Student Identity Card may be able to obtain some concessions on travel, entrance fees etc. There are two youth hostels on the island, on near Palma and the other outside Alcudia. Another cheap form of accommodation is to stay in a monastery; just turn up or book ahead.
Senior Citizens
Mallorca is an excellent destination for older travellers, especially in winter when the resorts are quieter, prices more reasonable and hotels offer very economical long-stay rates. The best deals are available through tour operators who specialise in holidays for senior citizens.
