10 Things to Do in Mallorca at Night

Most of the visitors who come to this beautiful island year after year do so in search of partying and fun. And the fact is that Mallorca and the Balearic Islands are related to nightlife.

I indicate you the best catalog of plans to see or to do in Mallorca at night, so that you have alternatives regardless of whether you go out with your family, with your partner, with friends or in search of partying.

The Bay of Palma is one of the most important tourist spots when talking about Mallorca. Most of the docks with luxury boats are located on its shores and, specifically, the capital of the island, Palma de Mallorca, is built around it. At nightfall it becomes a real spectacle to be sailing its waters for the views that the island offers illuminated under the moonlight.

Some are in sailboats that take advantage of the night wind to take a stroll along the south coast of the island. Others are by catamaran or luxury yacht. In any case, the experience of sailing the calm waters of the Balearic Sea watching the sunset is, without a doubt, an essential activity on the Mallorcan island.

If I have to recommend one in particular, it is the sunset catamaran cruise around Mallorca, where you will also enjoy a barbecue on board and you can also snorkel. What more can you ask for!

As it could not be otherwise, in the capital of the Balearic Islands boat trips around the bay are very popular. And you have already seen that there are daytime and sunset, with different types of boats, those that include activities, dinner or lunch and that tour the best beaches or nearby islands. There is something for all tastes and pockets.

However, if you are one of those who also like to enjoy the nightlife wherever you travel, sign up for a boat party in Mallorca. The good atmosphere, the best music with a DJ on board, dance floor, chill out area, drinks and snacks. All this while sailing along the Palm beach, do you think there is a better plan for your vacations in Mallorca? Me, I have it clear...

The Cathedral of Mallorca is, without a doubt, one of the most important points of the city and also one of the architectural jewels of all the Balearic Islands. You have to include it in your list of the best things to do in Majorca, as it is a place worth visiting at any time of the day and year, but the night is an ideal time to do it for different reasons.

The first one is for a matter of comfort, since you will enjoy the favorable night climate of a cathedral that is practically at the seashore. The second reason has to do with the beauty that characterizes this construction after the sun sets on the horizon.

It is an indispensable plan in your trip to Mallorca. Therefore, I recommend that you book tickets for the Cathedral of Palma and visit it at sunset. And, make time in the area, to see it when night falls. Depending on the time of year it is possible that access is allowed until 10 pm, but the real attraction is to visit it from the outside and this never has a time limit.

The historic center of Palma is a fairly large area with commercial areas, many historic and institutional government buildings and dozens of restaurants and bars that come alive during the day, but especially at night.

The typical bars that best represent the party experience under the Mallorcan traditions are those close to the Plaça Major and the Plaça del Mercat, two historical epicenters in the city that, in turn, are close to each other, as well as to the famous street of La Rambla, a pedestrian boulevard that, together with the other commented enclaves, form the party zone of the center of Palma de Mallorca.

The Bar Nicolas, the Gibson Bar and the Tast Club are some of the references of the experience of going out for drinks in the center of Palma. Keep in mind that this is the favorite area for the best tours in Mallorca focused on the history of Palma. Therefore, I recommend you to participate in a guided tour of Mallorca at sunset and then join the nightlife of the area.

The neighborhood of La Lonja is characterized by the great diversity of activities it offers to its visitors during the night. The night market that is organized along Passeig de Sagrera is another of the things to do in the area, as it is an excellent family entertainment.

The commercial offer of this market is mainly focused on handicrafts ranging from jewelry and clothing to home decor. It is worth a leisurely stroll through and get the best souvenirs of your trip. The opening hours are:

• High season: Tuesday to Sunday, from 7:30 pm to 11 pm.
• Low season: it is common for merchants to start picking up their stalls around 9:30 pm to 10 pm.

I recommend that you explore this area in depth, but start by familiarizing yourself with a bike tour of Mallorca, as it is one of the areas included in the itinerary. You can choose the last turn of the day and stay in the area.

For decades, La Lonja has been the favorite party area in the central area of Palma for its architectural beauty, its proximity to the Santa Catalina district and the bay and for its cultural identity. However, it is also an area with a very significant gastronomic proposal and most of these establishments dedicated to culinary innovation have terraces that allow diners to dine outdoors.

The innovative character of this neighborhood's gastronomy is so notorious that two of the island's Michelin-starred restaurants are located in its surroundings. They are called Simply Fosh and Adrián Quetglas, although in reality you can go for any other more moderate and economical alternative. And the truth is that even the most modest café in the area offers you the possibility of enjoying a good dinner under the starry sky and the freshness of the Mediterranean wind.

I advise you to order any dish that includes typical Balearic seafood or the catch of the day. But if you feel like getting to know the island's culinary scene in the morning, you have the option of booking a gastronomic tour of Mallorca. Get to know the best gastronomic tours in Mallorca, which usually take place in the outskirts of La Lonja.

Beach Bars, also known as chiringuitos, are an iconic element of the nightlife in Mallorca. Especially for the type of partying that has positioned the Balearic Islands as one of the most visited destinations in Spain every summer. There are two locations on the west shore of the Bay of Palma called Magaluf and Puerto Portals that over the years have become referents.

The Beach Bars of Magaluf are distinguished for being more focused on the hard party, the one that looks for its guests to celebrate until dawn and live a disco existence by the sea.

• Oceans Beach Club and Hotel ME are two establishments that are referents of quality in the Magaluf night scene.
• Nikki Beach is the most important place when it comes to luxury Beach Clubs.

Regarding Puerto Portals, it is distinguished for having luxury beach bars that are more oriented towards a quiet experience, such as lounge bar music that offers you a privileged view of the beach of this resort and the yacht pier.

If you are left wanting to see another neighborhood that offers you the typical bar experience in Palma de Mallorca, you have to go to the well known area of Santa Catalina. This is an area that once belonged to the fishermen of Palma, but over the years has been gentrified to the point that it is the heart of the island's musical and cultural scene.

There are several trendy restaurants that are constantly renewed during the high season, many cafés and some live music establishments. The bars have a very old-fashioned aesthetic due to the fact that the area is full of Art Noveau mansions, and if you visit one of them don't hesitate to order a vermouth, as it has become the signature drink of the gastronomic scene in Mallorca.

Brooklyn Club is one of the establishments of reference when it comes to an innovative music proposal with DJs and special guests. Meanwhile, Kaelum is the discotheque of choice for those looking to dance the night away.

Being on the beach at night is a dream, but the strong waves prevent it for safety reasons. Fortunately, Mallorca is an island that has dozens of coves along its extension that are characterized by the inexistence of a significant swell, allowing its visitors the possibility of taking a dip in the Mediterranean waters after the moon has already taken over the sky.

Depending on the area of the island where you are, you will have to choose the beach, because if you are in Palma you can go to the town of Cala Major and there you could head to the small beach that bears the same name. You also have the alternative of heading south to take advantage of the busy beaches of Portals Nous or Palmanova which will also offer you the chance to enjoy a few drinks in the seaside bars.

And if you are in another more rural area of the island, you will depend on the recommendation of the locals, as it is not a good idea to venture to some cove of difficult access that you choose randomly.

If you think of culture in Mallorca, stick with one name: the Teatro Principal de Palma. It is a venue located in the historic center of the capital and stands out for its antiquity, since it was inaugurated in 1667 and today retains many details of its original charm.

As you can imagine, being such a relevant site for the social life of Palma, it is predictable that throughout the year it has an outstanding programming of content. That means that no matter when you visit the island, it is very likely that during the weekend you will get tickets for a show that is in full season.

Therefore, attending an opera concert, a play performance, a comedian's event or any activity in this place will always be one of the best things to see or do in Mallorca at night. This is a consequence of the fact that, as in any other renowned cultural establishment, events are reserved for that part of the day from dusk onwards.