Must knows for your trip to the Balearic Islands
Currency. The currency in the Balearic Islands is the Euro. This makes it nice and easy to get your spending money sorted before you go. Just make sure to shop around before you go to make sure you get the best deal.
Plugs. Plug sockets in the Balearic Islands accept Type F plugs. This means you will need an adapter to fit your British Type G plugs.
Vaccinations. The guidelines about health and travelling to the Balearics are always changing. We don't want to provide wrong or out of date information so check the .Gov site here for full info.
Time difference. The Balearic islands are on GMT +1 time. This simply means they're 1 hour ahead of us here in the UK. 1pm here = 2pm there, nice and simple.
Best way to get around the Balearic Islands
Since by definition the Balearic Islands are a bunch of islands, you can't simply drive from one island to another. A hire car is a perfect way to go around your island but you'll need to use the regular ferries to get between islands.
Useful resources for your trip to the Balearic Islands
- Health and safety for the Balearics
- .Gov site on travelling to the Balearics
- Balearic Islands Tourist Board
Money saving tips for your trip to the Balearics
Ibiza nightlife is cheaper on Facebook. If you're heading to Ibiza and fancy a party, checking out all the bars and clubs on their social media pages can save you some money. Many places will often offer free entry, cheaper drinks or discounted packages if you engage with them on their Facebook or Twitter.
Avoid peak season if you can. Goes without saying but planning and booking your trip for the quieter periods in the year can save you quite a bit of money. Flights, hotels and even food and drink normally drop in price when outside of peak season.
Live like a local. When tourists are about, prices go up. This means you can save a bit of money by just shopping in more local friendly places and not just sticking to the tourist hotspots with inflated prices.
Whether you are looking for a place to relax in the sunshine on a beach or want to take part in more adventurous activities such as yachting, a trip to the Balearic Islands has something to suit most holiday needs.
Things to see and do
- The islands are an arrival point for many Mediterranean yacht cruises and are a great place to go yachting.
- The capital of Mallorca, Palma, has a history as a major Mediterranean Port. It is a great place to explore with lots of old buildings; one of which is the 14th century Castle of Belver.
- Explore the northern part of the island Mallorca. This area of the island has the best scenery, particularly the unspoiled Tramuntana hills area.
- Enjoy the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana and take the antique tourist train from Palma to Soller.
- Visit the capital of Menorca, Mahon, which has many buildings dating from the period of British occupation and is best explored on foot.
- Visit the old capital of Menorca, Ciutadella and its cathedral dating from the 14th century, as well as several elegant palacios and medieval churches.
- Visit Ibiza Town and its medieval fortress, narrow, cobbled streets, drawbridge and pretty square.
- Go clubbing in Ibiza Town or San Antonio.
- Go water-skiing, windsurfing, parasailing, or diving off the coast of the islands.
Festivals and events
- At the Cavalcade (Sa Rua) see carnival parades across all of the Balearics, including a particularly special one in Palma. (February / March)
- Festa Sant Francesc or The Feast of St. Francis is enjoyed through a series of events to mark the occasion. (April)
- Festa de Maig, the spring flower festival, is a beautiful colourful display in Santa Eulalia, Ibiza. (May)
- Santos Inocentes is the Spanish equivalent of April Fool’s Day. (December)
