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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Porreres
Spend a half‑day in Porreres to see the main square, parish church and talayot, then return to Palma; one night in a finca if you want local stay.
Porreres is a small agricultural town in the Pla de Mallorca plain, 40 km east of Palma. Its sights cluster around the historic centre and a few short out‑of‑town sites, making a half‑day visit sufficient. Overnight options are limited to rural fincas a few kilometres away.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Aug (high heat)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 061 · General emergency 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 at a café | €1.20–2.00 |
| Tapas plate | €3–6 |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–12 |
| Bus 403 ticket | €6 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PMI · Palma de Mallorca Airport
- Bus 403 from Palma city (45 min) connects to Porreres
Typical fares
- Palma → Porreres, Bus 403
- about €6, 45 min (check)
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
Bus 403 runs every 75 min from Palma, 45 min to town; no local taxis, so a car is useful for the talayot and hill sites.
See and do
Known for
- Plaça de la Vila
- Nostra Senyora de la Consolació church
- Talaiot d'es Baulenes
- Santuario de Monti‑Sion
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Talaiot d'es Baulenes | Walk or bike 2 km (1.2 mi) south on a bumpy laneWalk or bike 1.2 mi (2 km) south on a bumpy lane | ≈30 min round‑trip |
| Santuario de Monti‑Sion | Drive or taxi 3 km (1.9 mi) south on Ma‑5030Drive or taxi 1.9 mi (3 km) south on Ma‑5030 | ≈20 min round‑trip |
| Puig de Randa | Drive 4 km (2.5 mi) west, then walkDrive 2.5 mi (4 km) west, then walk | ≈45 min round‑trip |
Sleep
- Es Riquers
- Finca B&B, 9.3 km (5.8 mi) on Ma‑5020, €160 doubleFinca B&B, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) on Ma‑5020, €160 double
- Can Feliu
- Finca B&B, 1.2 km (0.7 mi) on Camí de sa Serra, €140 doubleFinca B&B, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) on Camí de sa Serra, €140 double
- Sa Bassa Rotja
- Finca B&B, near Camí de sa Pedrera, €150 double
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasˈɡɾasjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bus stop? | ¿Dónde está la parada?ˈdonde esˈta la paˈɾaða |
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
- No local taxi service; plan bus times.
- Piscina Porreres closed in 2025 – check if reopened later.
- Bus 403 frequency drops after 20:00; return before then.
Porreres is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on narrow streets and limited night transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Porreres yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Plaça de la Vila
- Nostra Senyora de la Consolació church
- Talaiot d'es Baulenes
- Santuario de Monti‑Sion
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Porreres, revision 5137055 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5137055
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/porreres). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.