Mallorca’s an island of many faces with a vibrant nightlife scene that caters for its diverse clientele, from young holidaymakers through to yachting millionaires and everyone in between.
For late-night partying, cocktails, and entertainment, Palma city is a year-round hot spot for nightlife. Coming alive in the summer months, the beach resorts provide plenty of late-night fun. The party can start as early or as late as you like, with beach clubs servicing the early starters and nightclubs accommodating the die-hard party people from midnight through to sunrise.
Overview of Nightlife in Mallorca
A city bursting with life 365 days of the year, Palma offers something for everyone. Take a stroll around the old town in the streets around Passeig des Born, La Llonja and Santa Catalina, and stumble upon an abundance of bars from local haunts through to fashionable drinking spots. In the summertime, you cannot miss the buzz from the Paseo Marítimo down by the marina, with music blaring out from the mile-long stretch of bars, and crowds of people overflowing onto the streets. The seasonal resorts dotted around the coastline are open between April and October and contain the usual culprits from beach shacks and clubs through to bustling bars and nightclubs.
The two hot spots for those looking to party are Magaluf and S’Arenal (Playa de Palma), other seasonal resorts like Puerto Alcudia, Cala Ratjada Port d’Andratx and Cala d’Or offer some late-night entertainment in the summer months to keep holidaymakers satisfied. Inca and Manacor are large towns featuring year-round authentic bars and nightclubs and are a great place to rub shoulders with the locals. Every village has a place for a drink, usually set around the main square where you can enjoy refreshments. If you prefer more buzz, be prepared to hop in a taxi towards the city, a large town, port, or coastal resort to experience the island's best nightlife.
