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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Alaró
Spend a half‑day in Alaró to see the castle and town centre; one day is enough.
Alaró is a small Mallorcan town in the Raiguer valley, about 30 km north‑east of Palma. Its main draw is the historic Castillo de Alaró, open daily. The town centre, parish church and Saturday market are within walking distance. With a single night in a local B&B you can see the sights and enjoy a meal, then catch a bus back to Palma for more activities.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.20–2.00 |
| Meal (local restaurant) | €8–15 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | €12–15 |
| Bus ticket Palma‑Alaró | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Train from Palma to Consell (25 min, every 20 min), then Bus 342 to Alaró (7 min); total about 45 min (check).
Typical fares
- Bus 342 Palma → Alaró
- about €2.50, 45 min (check)
- Taxi Alaró → Palma Airport
- ≈ €30, 30 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable. From Palma, take the train to Consell (25 min, every 20 min) then Bus 342 to Alaró (7 min). Taxis available (+34 628 188820).
See and do
Known for
- Castillo de Alaró
- Parish church of Sant Bartomeu
- Saturday market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca | Bus 342 from Alaró to Consell (7 min), then train to Palma (25 min, every 20 min) | About 45 min (check) |
| Inca | Train from Palma to Inca (about 30 min, every 20 min); then check onward transport to Alaró | About 1 h (check) |
Sleep
- Hotel Vila Alaró
- B&B on Plaça de la Vila; double €90; central but some street noise.
- El Nido de Alaró
- B&B double €170; cosy, 100 m south of church.
- Finca Dalt Murada
- Agrotourism B&B €200; pool, 2 km (1.2 mi) west in Binissalem.Agrotourism B&B €200; pool, 1.2 mi (2 km) west in Binissalem.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús?ˈdonde esˈta la paˈɾaða del ˈautobus |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Castle opening hours 09:00‑21:00; check for seasonal changes.
- Bus 342 frequency: check schedule (source gives train frequency, not bus).
- Limited supermarket; bring supplies if staying overnight.
Alaró is a low‑crime town; usual precautions apply—keep valuables out of sight, especially on buses and in the market.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Alaró yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Castillo de Alaró
- Parish church of Sant Bartomeu
- Saturday market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Alaró: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Alaró, revision 5222462 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5222462
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/alaro). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.