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Magaluf
Go for 2–3 nights if you want a beach-and-nightlife package; skip it if you want quiet, culture or a family base — Palmanova next door is calmer.
Magaluf is a purpose-built resort strip on Mallorca's southwest coast, about 30 km from Palma airport and 45 minutes by bus from Palma. It is a beach plus nightlife destination: a 500 m sandy bay, waterparks and cabaret, and one of Europe's biggest clubs. Most visitors come on packages for 3–7 nights in summer; two or three nights is enough to see it, and families should stay in Palmanova or Portals Nous instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds, heat, highest prices); Nov–Mar (many places shut)
- Airport
- PMI
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Magaluf112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Magaluf, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyThe streets are busy and generally safe at night, but the real risks are drink-spiking, pickpocketing and alcohol-related fights on the bar strip…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergency services · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) by the ring road; taxi roughly €25–30 (≈ US$30–35) in 2026, or TIB bus 104 to Magaluf in about 45 min).PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) by the ring road; taxi roughly €25–30 (≈ US$30–35) in 2026, or TIB bus 104 to Magaluf in about 45 min).
- Getting aroundThe resort is walkable: beach to strip is 5–15 min on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
- Beersupermarket can / bar pint€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Metro or bus rideTIB single bus ticket€3 (≈ US$4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Museum or sight ticketClub entry (BCM, with drinks)€30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
- Budget bedHostel or shared room bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room (B&B), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room (B&B), a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) by the ring road; taxi roughly €25–30 in 2026, or TIB bus 104 to Magaluf in about 45 min)PMI Palma de Mallorca Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) by the ring road; taxi roughly €25–30 in 2026, or TIB bus 104 to Magaluf in about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best*
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Magaluf: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort is walkable: beach to strip is 5–15 min on foot. TIB buses run along the main boulevards (no town bus station) — single ticket about €3; bus 104 to Palma takes about 45 min and runs every 15 min daily. Taxis are metered; short hops within the resort are usually under €10.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Palma de Mallorca
goDoor to door: About 1 h
TIB bus 104 from the main boulevards, about 45 min
Cathedral, old town and market; a full day or an evening out.
Palmanova and Portals Nous
goDoor to door: 10–30 min
Walk along the coast path, or any TIB bus west
Calmer beaches and marina; easy half-day.
Andratx and Port d'Andratx
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
TIB bus via Palmanova and Santa Ponça, or taxi
Harbour village with restaurants; better as an evening than a rushed day.
Serra de Tramuntana villages (Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller)
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2.5 h
Bus or car via Palma; no direct service from Magaluf
Doable as a long day by car; by bus it means changing in Palma.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Magaluf strip (Av de l'Olivera / Punta Ballena)
Walk to beach, bars and BCM; loudest at night — pick a room away from the main square if you want sleep.
Palmanova
One bay east, 10–20 min walk along the front; calmer, more families, similar prices.
Portals Nous / Costa d'en Blanes
Further east towards Palma; quieter and pricier, good for marina and Marineland.
Torrenova / Cala Vinyes headland
South end of the bay; resort hotels with pools, a 15–25 min walk from the strip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room (B&B)1 × 3 nights × €130 | €390 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €110 | €660 |
| TIB bus, airport to Magaluf, one way2 × €3 | €6 |
| Taxi, airport to Magaluf1 × €28 | €28 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €110 |
| Trip total≈ €202 per person per day, bed included | €1,214≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer: supermarket can / bar pint | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) / €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Menu del día or pub main | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Club entry (BCM, with drinks) | €30–40 (≈ US$35–50) |
| Western Water Park adult ticket | €33 (≈ US$40) |
| Pirates Adventure adult ticket | €35 (≈ US$45) |
| TIB single bus ticket | €3 (≈ US$4) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Drink-spiking and pickpocketing on the bar strip; never leave a drink unattended.
- Heavy drinking culture — alcohol-related injury and fights are the main risk at night.
- Some bars and clubs use aggressive PR and unclear drink prices; ask the total before you order.
- Summer heat: 30 °C (86 °F)+ afternoons, little shade on the beach — use high-factor sunscreen.Summer heat: 86 °F (30 °C)+ afternoons, little shade on the beach — use high-factor sunscreen.
- Many hotels, bars and waterparks close or cut hours from November to March.
Emergency numbers
- All emergency services
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergency services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No consulates in Magaluf; the US consulate is in Palma (check the address), and most other countries keep embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PMI airport → Magaluf, taxi: about €25–30 (≈ US$30–35), 25–35 min
- PMI airport → Magaluf, TIB bus 104: about €3 (≈ US$4), 45 min
- Magaluf → Palma, TIB bus 104: about €3 (≈ US$4), 45 min
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-thee-as)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-do pa-GAR kon tar-HEH-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-de es-TA la PLA-ya)
Emergency numbers are free from any phone, including mobiles with no credit.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Magaluf. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds, heat, highest prices); Nov–Mar (many places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PMI: TIB 104 last departures, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Magaluf beach and strip, Palmanova, Portals Nous marina, Torrenova headland.
- Place pages with verified opening seasons (Western Water Park, Katmandu Park, Marineland, Pirates Adventure) and eat pages with last orders.
- Night-safety fixtures for the bar strip so gates A–D can go green.