Escape colder climes and discover the beauty of Mallorca under the Mediterranean winter sun with almond blossom trails, new outdoor sports, new hiking trails and exciting local gastronomy.
Almond Blossom Landscape 
Between January and March, Mallorca’s fields transform into a natural canvas of blooming almond trees. This unique spectacle paints the landscape white and pink, especially in areas like Raiguer — between Santa Maria and Bunyola — or from iconic viewpoints like Puig de Randa. Enjoy walking tours in this breathtaking scenery.
The Almond Blossom Fair in Son Servera on February 2nd offers offers local products: oils, soaps, and culinary delights made with almonds.
Almonds are also used in many culinary creations in Mallorca, including almond cake (gató), nougat, creamy almond soup, almond milk, caramelized almonds, and even liquors. Many chefs incorporate the essence of these traditional island recipes in a wide variety of cuisine.
Enjoying Palma’s City Centre in Winter
Voted one of the best cities to visit in 2025 by Lonely Planet, Palma is considered one of the most elegant and cultural cities in the Mediterranean. It’s a safe and easy city to explore, especially in winter, from its magnificent gothic cathedral to the historic streets of the old town with diverse architecture, museums, restaurants, cafes, shopping and over 40 boutique hotels.
Gastronomy
The city offers a wide range of gastronomy including three Michelin starred restaurants.. One of the island’s up and coming chefs Javier Hoebeeck of the Fusión 19 restaurant in Playa de Muro. He has opened a new project, the Gastro-tavern Übeck, in the trendy market area of Santa Catalina in Palma.
Walking Dinner Tour – a fun way of enjoying some of the city’s tapas restaurants and meeting new people along the way is a Walking Dinner organised by Food Tours Mallorca in conjunction with The Calendar Mallorca. It’s a social event for a minimum of 20 people, taking you on a 3-course tapas dinner experience, with each course in a different restaurant and with different people at your table at every stop. From 65€ per person to include one drink with each course.
Culture
The Es Baluard Museum of Contemporary Art, offers an inspiring space for art lovers, with architecture integrated into its historic city walls. Other cultural attractions include the Cultural Centre La Misericordia, featuring a recently restored cistern, the Fundación Juan MarchFoundation Museum , housed in a 17th-century mansion, the Sant Francesc Basilica with its stunning cloisters, or the Mallorca Museum.
Exploring Mallorca’s Sierra Tramuntana and the new GR-226
Mallorca’s mild winter is ideal for outdoor activities without the chill. The Fomento del Turismo de Mallorca offers hikes throughout the island’s Tramuntana Mountains area (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011) every Thursday and Sunday from €14 for members and €18 for non-members, including bus transfers to and from Palma.
These hikes focus on the popular “Ruta de la Pedra en Sec” – GR 221 trail soon to be joined by a new route, the GR-226, which will be known at the “Great Llevant Tour”. The route covers some104 km in the northeast of the island with additional access trails from Son Macià and Costa dels Pins.
Cycling on water with Salty Cycling
A completely new sport has hit the north of the island with battery powered hydrofoil bikes operated by Salty Cycling based in Can Picafort on Alcudia Bay. The team organise “initiation” sessions and previous experience is not required. Depending on your level of fitness and bike skills, it takes one to two sessions to master the sport, and once confident visitors can sign up for Salty Cycling Tours exploring the surrounding coastline. Training sessions start at 49€ per person.
From the Beach to Fine Dining
Walking Mallorca’s beaches is idyllic in winter. Some of the best-known beaches are in Calvià, in the island’s southwest, where a good range of bars and restaurants are open in winter from quaint village bars in Es Capdellà to diverse international cuisine.
Sports, Festivals, and More…
Several key sporting events are scheduled including the Vuelta Mallorca Challenge cycling race from January 29th to February 2nd; running events such as the Spartan Race Mallorca or the Galatzó Trail on the iconic Galatzó Mountain on March 9th. On four wheels, the emblematic Rally Clásico Mallorca celebrates its 21st edition from March 6–8th, with Puerto Portals as the base where classic cars will be on display.
A burst of color and excitement arrives with the island’s Carnival parades, especially Palma’s Rua de Carnaval, reminiscent of Rio’s Carnival, held on March 2nd. This week coincides with the Balearic Islands Day celebrations on March 1st, featuring activities across Palma and other towns.