Thanks to around 300 days of sunshine per year and an array of enchanting scenery, from rugged mountain backdrops to idyllic paradise beaches, Mallorca has all the ingredients to create the perfect picnic.
Picturesque picnic spots in Mallorca
The best places for picnics on the island
Year round, you will find both locals and tourists gathering for big picnics with families and friends on the island's beaches, mountains and natural parks. Although you can bring a picnic blanket and plonk it down wherever you like, the island hosts some designated picnic areas too. For the ultimate picnic experience, here are some handpicked locations providing top-notch picnic and BBQ facilities.
Shopping for your picnic
First things first, what are you going to pack in your picnic basket.
The Spanish love a picnic, there is plenty of picnic-friendly produce found in supermarkets and markets on the island. Supermarkets are the obvious choice as they are the easiest option for many. Carrefour, Mercadona, Eroski, Lidl and Aldi are a few renowned names on the island and will have everything you might require, including fresh baguettes, juicy tomatoes, Manchego cheese. Spanish ham, chorizo, sobrassada and fresh fruit, all of which are compulsory for any picnic in Mallorca.
For those who are keen to shop for the finest ingredients for their trip, then we highly recommend a trip to one of Mallorca’s many weekly markets. Alternatively, Palma’s Mercat Olivar fresh food market is open Monday to Saturday from 07:00 until 14:00. Remember a cool box is an absolute must to keep your cervezas and wine chilled on a hot summer day. If you don’t own one already, then most supermarkets sell these and/or chill bags.
Picnic on a Beach
If a post-picnic swim is your kind of thing, or you simply love dining by the water, Mallorca has plenty of scenic coastal picnic spots to choose from. Many of these locations are also great for a quick snorkel or a paddle, so you can easily build up an appetite before settling down to eat.
S’Illot Beach, located close to Alcúdia, offers a peaceful natural setting with sweeping views across the bay of Pollença towards Formentor. A small picnic area sits beside the pebbled beach, with a handful of tables, benches and a couple of grills. The clear, turquoise water and rocky seabed make it a popular spot for snorkelling, so it’s well worth bringing your mask.
Mondragó Natural Park, on the east coast of Mallorca, combines beautiful beaches with protected natural landscapes. Alongside its sandy coves, you’ll find wetlands, pine forests and an impressive variety of birdlife. Just behind the beach at Sa Font de n’AlÃs, there’s a dedicated picnic area with tables and benches next to a children’s play area, offering a more comfortable alternative to dining on the sand after a swim or coastal walk.
Picnic on a Small Island
Escape to your very own dragon shaped island for a picnic lunch. Although it sounds like it's set in the fictional world of ‘Games of Thrones’, Sa Dragonera is most definitely real but you have to catch a boat from Sant Elm to get to the small island and natural park. It is home to 361 different plant species but one of its most interesting residents is the wall lizard, an endemic subspecies that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Birdwatchers are also in for a treat here as there’s an extensive list of seafaring birds dominating the area including Audouin’s gull, the Balearic shearwater and Eleonora’s falcon. The most popular picnic area is by the pier at the beginning of hike 1 where there are tables and benches but make sure you bring supplies as you won’t be able to buy food once you reach the island.
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Picnic in the Mountains
The Serra de Tramuntana in north-west Mallorca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a paradise for hikers and cyclists. You’ll find plenty of recreation areas with picnic tables, BBQs, camping spots and basic facilities - just bring food, drink and a warm layer in cooler months. Sa Bassa, on the road between Sóller and Lluc, offers pine-shaded picnic areas and BBQs, plus a small playground. In Bunyola’s vast forest, scenic trails lead to a BBQ picnic spot.
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S'Albufera Natural Park 
S'Albufera Natural Park
Wonderful wetlands, perfect for bird watching and nature enthusiasts
Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia in the north west of Mallorca, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach.
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Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park 
Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park
Visit the islands to the south east of Mallorca and enjoy a variety of walks
The Cabrera Archipelago is a maritime-terrestrial national park which lies 10km off the south east coast of Mallorca.
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Sa Dragonera Natural Park 
Sa Dragonera Natural Park
Small island off the south west coast, home to indigenous lizards
This uninhabited island off Mallorca's western tip was the focus for a turning point in Mallorcan history in 1977, when it was occupied by environmentalists protesting against a planned tourist development. The campaigners won, the island became a nature reserve instead, the seabirds survived, and for the first time the authorities realised that mass tourism had reached its limit.
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Serra de Tramuntana, West Mallorca
Mountain range in the west of Mallorca, perfect for hiking, cycling or a relaxing rural retreat
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains (translated as the "mountains of the north wind") run the length of Mallorca's northwestern coastline extending for almost 90km and claim some of the island’s most magnificent scenery. In 2011, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO under the cultural landscape category.
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Llevant Peninsula Nature Reserve 
Llevant Peninsula Nature Reserve
Beautiful rugged hills & coastline in the north east of Mallorca
The Llevant Peninsula is found on the north east of Mallorca. This hilly terrain could almost pass for the Scottish highlands (on a good day!), with its covering of heathers and shrubs at the higher altitudes.
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Mondrago Natural Park 
Mondrago Natural Park
Glorious coastal reserve with wetlands, beaches & turquoise seas
The Mondragó Natural Park is one of our favourite places on Mallorca. It is situated in the south, close to SantanyÃ, down tiny winding lanes lined with immaculate stone walls.
Picnic Among the Vines
Sip on wine produced by the vines growing around you whilst picnicking in a vineyard. It has been known for some bodegas to prepare picnic baskets filled with Spanish specialities and their wines, thus providing a romantic experience with minimum hassle to treat your nearest and dearest to a romantic picnic in a vineyard.
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Son Prim Vineyard, Sencelles
Award-winning wines gaining an international reputation
Built in 2003, this winery aims to produce award-winning monovarietal wines made to stand the test of time. They are located near Sencelles, between Binissalem and Inca.
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Pere Seda Vineyard
Elegant wines from this established winemaker over to the east of Mallorca
This is the largest winery in the Pla i Llevant region of Mallorca, with DO (designation of origin) status. It has a great reputation, backed by winning various Spanish and international prizes.Â
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Bodegues Bordoy, Llucmajor
Good range of wines grown over more than 20 hectares
The vineyard is located to the south of Mallorca, close to the coast and Cap Blanc and Sa Torre. The dry climate here produces a low yield high quality wine. A big part of the vineyard is comprised of the Cabernet Sauvignon variety, followed by Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay. In addition, they have a half hectare of Callet, a red variety indigenous to the island, and 1.5 hectares of the native white varieties Premsal Blanc and Giro Ros.
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Es Verger Vineyard, Esporles
Small organic vineyard in the mountains
This small winery in the Serra de Tramuntana has been in the same family for several generations.
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Vinya Taujana, Santa Eugenia
Run by third-generation artisanal winemakers
This vineyard grows Mallorcan grapes Manto Negro, Callet & Moll, combined with imported Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
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Armero i Adrover Vineyard, Felanitx
Famous for producing some of the best white wines in Mallorca
Created in 1992, this young winery creates some of the best white and rosé wines on the island, using at least 50% local varieties.
More inspiration...
Palma also has some great spots to enjoy an urban picnic. For a special occasion, why not get in touch with one of the many catering companies operating on the island? They will be happy to prepare picnic hampers full of delicacies.
