Top 10 Palma de Mallorca Shore Excursions
It is Palma where those arriving via cruise ship will arrive but due to the size of its port, and the location of the cruise terminals in the port, most will have to pay for a shuttle bus to reach the city centre.
With that cost getting you nothing but dropped off across the road form Palma’s stunning cathedral it is no surprise that so many cruisers choose to take an excursion, but just what is on offer?
In this list, we take a look at what we believe are the top 10 cruise excursions to enjoy whilst spending a day onshore in the city of Palma de Mallorca on the Balearic island of Majorca, Spain.
Our Shore Excursions In Majorca
Ferrocarril de Soller
The Soller train is a narrow-gauge railway that goes from the centre of Palma and travel north to the historic town of Soller in the north of the island.
Although that makes it easy to do on your own, by booking it as an excursion you can have more time to explore Soller and often have a guided tour of Palma added into your trip.
Soller is a quintessential Balearic town known for its churches, its oil distillery and its tramway.
Tranvia de Soller
If you heading to Soller, either via train or on a coach excursion, we would always recommend either taking a trip on the tram or watching it drive through some of the narrow streets of Soller.
It is almost like stepping back in time as your ride the Soller tram past the historic buildings and streets of the town centre that seem to have been left in place since it was established in 1912.
Caves of Drach
A visit to the Caves of Drach is always something to remember as you head from the capital to the east of the island and just to the outside of Puerto Cristo.
That is where the beautiful caves can be found and where you can explore their well-lit caverns and see the world’s largest underground lake.
Valley of Oranges
The town of Soller appears more than once on this list and whilst it is known for its beautiful town centre, the region around it is known for one thing- citrus fruit.
Given the title of the Valley of Oranges, due to the production of Oranges (and lemons) in and around Soller and the nearby Fornalutx, the region offers visitors the chance to not only see the fruits grow in fields, but you can enjoy a gastronomic journey.
After a stroll around the orchards of the Soller Botanical Garden guests can enjoy food demonstrations, citrus desserts and lots of ice cream alongside other locally made produce.
Wine Tours
There are a few different tours available for those who want to see Mallorcan wineries, or bodegas as they are known as, but they all offer the chance to gain an understanding how they work, the history of wine making, and you will often get the chance to enjoy a typical Mallorcan lunch complete with trying some of the wineries most popular tipples.
Self-Ride Guided Tours
Palma is a relatively flat city, and the seafront area is a wide promenade that wraps around the port, from the cruise terminal to the city’s cathedral and onto a marina.
With that in mind, it is no surprise that there are a number of options to drive yourself around the city’s sights, following a guide, onboard vehicles electric bikes, segways, e-scooters and regular bikes.
Boat Tours
As an island, it will come as no surprise that one of the best ways to explore the best of Majorca is on a boat and that is exactly what you can do from either Palma or by taking a short coach journey to somewhere like Cala Figuera.
From exploring the cliffs and sea caves of the southeast coast to tours of Palma Bay and from whales watching trips to party boats, there is something for everybody.
Beaches, Coves and Cliffs Tour
The southeast coast of Majorca is much different to the wide bay and sandy beaches around the capital and that makes it a fascinating place to explore.
Enjoy a coach ride to places such as Cala Figuera or Cala d’Or and enjoy time exploring the cliffs, coves and beaches that this part of the island is known for.
Island Tour
If you due to be docked for a full day or even overnight, why not take advantage and see as much of the island as you can with a full island tour of Majorca that takes you not only around the capital of Palma and to the beautiful southeast coast but to all areas of the Balearic Island.
From the stunning views from Bellver Castle to the Royal Palace of Almudaina and from the pretty village of Valldemossa to the famous town of Soller, there is lots to enjoy in Majorca for those wanting to head out and explore.
Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Explore the capital city on your own by using one of the cities Hop On Hop Off buses that start close to the cruise port and take in most of the main sights of interest of Palma.
With most visitors needing to pay for a shuttle anyway, why not pay around the same amount to have a bus that you can visit what you want to visit, see what you want to see and do it all at your own speed?
Palma ShoreEx
If you are looking for the best shore excursion in Palma, you are in the right place as we cover what we believe to be the very best Palma shore ex for those visiting Majorca on a cruise holiday.