Travel & Stay
Where to Base Yourself
From historic city streets and mountain villages to quiet coves and seaside towns, every corner of Mallorca offers something a little different. If you're extending your stay, here are a few of our favorite areas to call home while you're on the island.
palma city
Dining, culture & nightlife
Best for guests who want restaurants, bars, shopping and historic streets right outside their door. Great for shorter stays and guests who don't plan to rent a car.
Rich History: The Old Town features narrow cobbled streets, Gothic architecture, and the massive Palma Cathedral
Food and Nightlife: The city offers a world-class culinary scene, bustling local markets like Mercat de l'Olivar, and popular rooftop cocktail bars.
Convenience: The airport is a short taxi ride away, and saying here will not require a rental car.
Tramuntana
Mountains & Villages
Best for guests who want to experience gorgeous mountain scenery, stone villages, and a more romantic, quintessential Mallorca experneice.
Stay in the heart of the celebration at our wedding venue, a restored Mallorcan estate nestled in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. Limited rooms are available at S’Olivaret. Promo codes for a 1-2 night stay can be found under Lodging recommendations.
Popular as a base for hiking, mountain biking/cycling routes, wine tourism, and nearby golf.
Car rental recommended for beach trips
Towns to explore in this area: Deià · Valldemossa · Sóller · Port de Sóller
beach Stays
beaches near palma
Seaside Stays 15-25 minutes from the city
For those who want to stay close to Palma while enjoying Mallorca's beautiful coastline, Illetes, Cala Major, and Palmanova offer the best of both worlds. Think turquoise waters, sandy beaches, waterfront dining, and laid-back Mediterranean living.
Best for: Beach lovers, families, and guests looking for a seaside stay within easy reach of the city.
Towns to explore: Illetes · Cala Major · Palmanova · Can Pastilla
North & Northeast Island
Beaches & Family-Friendly Stays
A beautiful option for guests turning the wedding into a longer island getaway. Expect sandy beaches, charming historic towns and plenty of villas and vacation rentals.
Further from Palma, but offer some of the island's best family beaches: Playa de Muro and Port d'Alcúdia are known for wide sandy beaches and relatively shallow water.
A slower pace: More about beach days and relaxed evenings than nightlife.
Best for longer stays, families, villas & airbnbs, and beach focused trips
Towns to explore in this area: Pollença · Alcúdia
our Lodging Recommendations
Palma Area
Room Blocks are available in the following:
In the City:
Meliá Palma Marina
Puro Grand Hotel
Coastal:
BQ Aguamarina Boutique Hotel
HM Gran Fiesta
Venue Hotel
Exclusive Wedding Guest Rates
20% off stays of 2 nights
Code: BODATANIAJOHN20
10% off stays of 1 night
Code: BODATANIAJOHN10
Airbnbs & vacation rentals
Mallorca has beautiful villas, apartments and vacation rentals throughout the island. If you prefer a little more space—or are traveling with family or friends—an Airbnb or villa is a great option.
For easy access to wedding-day transportation:
We recommend staying in or near Palma
For a longer island stay:
Consider other parts of the island like Pollença, Alcúdia
Not sure where to stay? Take a look at Our Favorites for some of the places we love around the island.
transportation
Wedding Day Transportation
Round-trip transportation will be provided between Palma and S'Olivaret on June 30, 2027.
For your convenience, two return shuttle departures will be available, allowing guests the option to head back earlier or stay until the end of the celebration.
Pickup locations and departure times will be confirmed closer to the wedding. Once you've booked your accommodations, please let us know if you'll need a seat on the shuttle.
Guests staying outside Palma are welcome to use the shuttle but will need to arrange their own transportation to the designated pickup location.
Driving? Parking is available at S'Olivaret for guests who prefer to drive.
Arranging Your Own Transportation
For guests who prefer to travel independently:
Taxis Palma Radio: +34 971 40 10 10