Mallorca

Before you go

• Palma's civic ordinance, approved in 2025, no longer penalises living in vehicles according to media reports; traffic rules apply. Check the rules of each municipality before you stop overnight.
• Camping on beaches is generally prohibited throughout Spain. Parking counts as parking only if the vehicle touches the ground with its wheels alone and discharges nothing.
• The MA-10 through the Serra de Tramuntana is congested in summer, especially between Deià, Valldemossa and Sóller. Start early and avoid busy weekends.

Planning

Mallorca covers about 3,640 km² and is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Palma is the capital. Puig Major, at 1,445 m the highest peak, lies in a military zone, and Puig de Massanella (1,364 m) is the highest accessible peak. The Serra de Tramuntana cultural landscape became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The climate has hot, dry summers and mild, relatively wet winters, with October and November the wettest months.

Camping

In Spain camping on beaches is generally prohibited, and rules are set by regions, municipalities and park authorities. Parking is not camping if the vehicle touches the ground only with its wheels and has no awning, supports or discharges. According to media reports, Palma dropped the originally planned ban on living in vehicles from its civic ordinance passed in 2025, so traffic rules apply. Some municipalities create paid motorhome areas, so look for official areas and campsites and ask the town hall.

Getting around

The MA-10 crosses the Serra de Tramuntana, and traffic on the Deià, Valldemossa and Sóller stretch is heavy in summer. The Guardia Civil has announced drone monitoring of this road. The mountain road is winding, so large vehicles need extra time. Another jam point is the MA-1 between Andratx and Palma, where the usual 35-minute trip can take far longer at peak times.

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