Mallorca in April (2024): Weather, Events, and Best Things to Do

Last Updated on April 28 , 2024 by acrossthewaterwithchelsita

“Is April a good month to visit Mallorca?”, “Can you go swimming?”, “Is it hot enough to go sunbathing?”. Discover everything you need to know about visiting Mallorca in April, including the weather, special events, and the best things to do!

What’s the weather like in Mallorca in April?

With daily average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C, the days are starting to feel quite warm and pleasant in April. And with the sun setting after 8:30 pm by the end of the month, you can usually enjoy some long and sunny days.

Having said that, the weather in April’s a mixed bag. While you can have days when it’s warm enough to sunbathe (and even swim, if you’re brave enough!), you can also experience strong winds, rain, and cloud. With an average of 5 days of rain in April, it’s unlikely that wet weather will spoil your visit, but you need to be prepared for all weather.

Can you swim in Mallorca in April?

At 15°C, the sea is still cold, but if you’re brave, it’s not out of the question. You’ll certainly dry off quickly in the sun!

Can you sunbathe in Mallorca in April?

Yes, on warm and sunny days you’ll see plenty of visitors sunbathing. As long as it’s not too windy, you can have some lovely beach weather in April.

What should I pack for Mallorca in April?

Like in March, you’ll need to pack a mix of summer and winter clothes for the spring weather.

Some items you might want to pack include:

• Covered shoes to keep your feet warm and dry (especially in the evenings)
• Comfortable shoes or trainers for sightseeing
• Hiking boots to explore the island’s mountains
• A warm and waterproof jacket
• A light scarf
• Sunglasses
• A swimsuit for some potential sunbathing and/or swimming
• Jumpers
• T-shirts
• Shorts
• Long trousers
• Sun cream

In summary, take versatile pieces you can layer. You’ll be thankful for those warmer clothes come evening and on chillier days.

Things to do in Mallorca in April

Go sightseeing

April’s milder temperatures and reduced visitor numbers make it a fantastic time to go sightseeing. Some of my top suggestions include:

• Going on a free walking tour of Palma
• Exploring the spectacular Drach Caves
• Visiting Palma Cathedral

I’d also highly recommend going to visit some of the many fairs that take place this month. (More about those in this post’s events section). Some notable ones include:

• The Sóller Orange Fair
• The Salt Fair
• The Sandwich Fair 
• The Pollença Wine Fair

Get active outdoors

April’s pleasant weather is perfect for outdoor sports before the summer heat sets in. 

This is also one of the month’s when Mallorca’s at its greenest, making it a great time to go hiking. Whether you prefer easy coastal trails, shaded forest walks, or tricky mountain hikes, Mallorca has it all. Get inspired and find some of the best trails in Mallorca here. Maybe you can even cool off with a bracing dip in one of the calas at the end!

If you prefer to take in views of the stunning Mallorcan countryside on two wheels, you’ll be happy to know that the island’s a real cycling Mecca, with a variety of gorgeous routes for both beginners and pros. In fact, every April the island hosts the mammoth Mallorca 312 Bike Race. Find out more in the Events section below!

Take a boat trip

If neither cycling, nor hiking’s your thing, you might prefer to see the island by boat. If so, you’re in luck! Many boat trips start back up in April. There a wide range of boat trips for all budgets, but here are a few suggestions to get you started:

• Go dolphin watching — Ever wanted to see dolphins? You’re in the right place. Mallorca is one of the best places in the Mediterranean to see dolphins in their natural habitat and as of April there are several sunrise boat tours to see dolphins swimming in the wild. I haven’t been to one of these yet, but it’s definitely on my bucket list! 
• Sa Dragonera — The small, uninhabited island just off Mallorca’s western coast is a must if you want to explore the untouched beauty of this protected nature reserve. Though its name comes from Sa Dragonera’s unique shape (that of a dragon), it’s worth mentioning that the island is also home to thousands of tiny dragons. Okay, they’re actually a special subspecies of lizard that can’t be found outside of the Balearic Islands, but they look like baby dragons! With four hiking routes to explore, it’s well worth a visit in spring! The boat there from Sant Elm takes about 20 minutes and can be booked online here. 
• Cabrera — The island of Cabrera is made up of 19 islets just ten kilometres from Mallorca’s southern coast. Declared a Maritime Terrestrial National Park in 1991, Cabrera’s home to a huge array of fauna and flora —  a real paradise for nature lovers! Check out some of the boat tours on offer here.

Go on a road trip

If you’re someone who gets seasick, don’t worry. The island has a good road network and April’s a fantastic time for a road trip! Not only are the roads quiet compared to the summer months, rental prices are also cheaper and you’ll have more parking spots to choose from. This makes April a great month to explore beyond Palma and visit its beautiful mountains. 

Even without a car, you get to popular mountain villages like Sóller, Pollença, and Valldemossa with the TIB buses. They might not be the fastest option, but they’re certainly cheap (and free for residents in 2024!)

Hit the beach!

It’s not unusual to have some beautifully sunny days in Mallorca in April, so if the sun’s shining, why not hit the beach? Not all beaches will have started their sunbed services yet, but you can always take your own deckchair and parasol. The beaches will only get busier from here on out, so take advantage to go to the best beaches and calas now with minimal crowds. 

And if you’re brave, why not go for a swim?!

What’s on in April in Mallorca? Key dates and special events

A wide range of oddly specific fairs

From the Gastronomic Cuttlefish Fair in the Port of Alcúdia to Calvià’s Goat and Sheep Fair, Mallorca has its fair share of incredibly specific fairs this month. Let’s take a look at some of them:

The Sóller Orange Fair – 12th to 28th of April

If you’re a fan of oranges and lemons, you’ll love the Sóller Orange Fair. Every spring since 2007, Sóller, Port de Sóller, and Fornalutx have hosted a citrus celebration honouring the fruits that have played a key role in the towns’ local history, culture, and trade. 

At the festival, you’ll be able to sample different oranges and try affordable tasting menus where citrus fruits are the star of the show. Aside from eating a tonne of sweet and zingy oranges, you’ll also find stalls selling citrus-based liquors, sweets, jams, and more. Plus, there are a range of activities to look forward to like yoga sessions, and live music. 

Fira de la Sal i Salaons (Salt and Spices Fair) in Ses Salines (Dates TBC)

Home to one of the oldest salt mines in the Mediterranean, salt is of immense importance to Ses Salines, even giving the area its name. The main salt extracting area in Mallorca since Roman times, it’s little wonder that Ses Salines hosts an annual fair dedicated to salt! 

A highlight of the fair is the guided tour of the ‘Salinera’, the salt works, where you can learn about the process of purifying salt. Ses Salines still harvest pure salt from the sea using the same method introduced by the Phoenicians, so it’s definitely worth a visit!

You’ll find the main events in Colònia Sant Jordi’s Plaça Europa, where there’s a huge market selling everything related to salt: foods cured in salt, a huge array of salts from around the world, salt lamps, and more. And don’t miss out on the yummy and salty dishes on offer at the local restaurants! 

Llonguet Fair in Es Pil.larí – 28th April, 2024

This last one’s all about Mallorca’s typical bread roll, ‘el llonguet‘. Celebrated annually on the last Sunday in April, this is the time for the humble sandwich to shine. Over 15,000 llonguets are sold at the event with a wide range of fillings. Prawns, sobrasada, anchovies, cheese, calamari… take your pick.

Plus, get killer sandwich-making tips from top chefs at various show cooking events, vote for your favourite sandwich, and be entertained by live music and street performers. In true Spanish fashion, this is a family-friendly day, with plenty of activities for the kids. 

So what are you waiting for? Head over to Es Pil·larí for a sandwich bonanza!

Día de Sant Jordi (Saint George’s Day) – 23rd April

If you’re in Palma on April 23rd, you’ll see several street stalls selling thousands of roses and books. An odd combination, you might think, but not once you know a little more about the Día de Sant Jordi. 

Sant Jordi (Saint George) was a knight born in the early 4th-century AD and martyred and beheaded on the 23rd of April because he refused to persecute Christians. According to legend, he saved a princess from a fearsome dragon and a beautiful rosebush grew on the spot where the dragon’s blood had been spilt, bearing red roses every April. This began a medieval tradition of men giving a rose to their beloved as a token of love on Saint George’s Day. 

And the books? Well, long before UNESCO inaugurated World Book Day on the 23rd April 1995, Spain had been celebrating Book Day on the same date since 1930 to coincide with the date of Spanish writer Cervantes’ death. Bookshop owners found great success taking to the streets on this day to sell their wares. In fact, the number of books sold on Saint George’s Day is estimated to be 20% of the volume sold in the entire year!

Because of this, it’s usual to gift your loved ones books and roses on the 23rd of April. El Día de Sant Jordi is often compared to Valentine’s Day as it involves gift-giving as a token of your love.

While most of the books will be in Spanish and Catalan, it’s common to find them in other languages too. So don’t miss out on this unique and romantic festivity!

Palma International Boat Show – 25th-28th April 2024

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the Palma International Boat Show (PIBS) is one of the biggest yachting events in the Mediterranean and kicks off the official start of the nautical season in Palma de Mallorca. This is the place to be to buy and sell yachts, as well as to learn more about work opportunities in the sector. Even if, like me, you’re not on the lookout for a new yacht (I wish!), there are usually events for everyone to enjoy such as wine tasting and concerts. 

Mallorca 312 Bike Race – 27th April 2024

By far the biggest event on the island this month is the Mallorca 312 — a gruelling 312-kilometre bike race with 5,050 metres of altitude gain. Yikes! While the mammoth race is one of the most difficult amateur cycling events out there, riders are rewarded with a stunning route across the Tramuntana mountain range on totally closed roads. 

Warning!

If you’re renting a car, you may encounter road closures on the day of the event. Check out the race’s itinerary here to see if your route could be affected.

What’s more, with most of the event’s riders staying around the start and finish line at Playa de Muro, the hotels in this area, including the surrounding towns of Port de Alcúdia and Can Picafort can get fully booked. 

Pollença Fira del Vi (Pollença Wine Fair) – 27th and 28th April 2004

This hugely popular wine tasting event is one not to be missed! Pollença Wine Fair is one of town’s largest events, drawing in large crowds to El Claustre de Sant Domingo to try wines from across the Balearic Islands. Many of the wines that can be tasted at this event are award-winning, making the fair a great way to explore top-quality wines from the region. 

Most years the event starts around 10am and ends at 8:30pm on the Saturday, with the event lasting half a day on Sunday (From around 10 am until 2 pm.) For the very reasonable price of 15 euros, you’ll get unlimited wine tastings, (yes, you can drink as many different wines as you like!), a wine glass, a five-euro voucher to buy a bottle of wine, plus a book and pen to make notes.

Annoyingly, the 27th of April is also the day of the 312 Bike Race, so you could be affected by some road closures. Fingers crossed there won’t be any disruption.

2025’s wine fair will take place on the 10th and 11th of May, so make a note in your calendar and don’t miss out!

Top Tip: Pollença is a beautiful town with lots to see and do, so why not spend a night there during the fair? Not only will you get the chance to discover this picturesque mountain town, you also solve the problem of how to get home after all that wine drinking!

The pros and cons of visiting Mallorca in April

Pros

• Mild weather – April’s warm days are perfect for outdoor activities and comfortable sightseeing.
• Fewer crowds – April is a lot quieter than the busy summer months. This makes parking easier, sightseeing more comfortable, and generally makes for a more relaxed holiday. 
• The beach bars are open – Most of the beach bars will be open by April 2024 so you can take advantage of sunny days with a cocktail at the seaside!
• Boat trips are back – coinciding with the start of the nautical season, you’ll find a lot of boat trips back in operation.

Cons

• Not everything is open – As Easter falls at the end of March in 2024, a lot of the hotels, bars, and restaurants will be open in April, but you might still find some businesses closed until the official start of the tourism season on the 1st of May. 
• The sea is still cold – At 15°C, the sea is too cold for most, but if you’re brave enough to go swimming, you’ll warm up again quickly in the sun. 
• You could still have some rainy and cold days – Make sure to pack for all weather and be flexible with your plans. 

Is Mallorca worth visiting in April?

A trip to Mallorca in April ticks a lot of boxes. It’s not too busy, it’s a great month to visit if you like to hike, cycle, or do other outdoor activities, the weather’s mild enough for some of the first beach days of the year, there are plenty of events and activities on offer… 

Having said that, you have to know that, like March, the weather is still unpredictable and you could have some cold and rainy days. 

But if you can be flexible with your plans to deal with unpredictable weather, you can enjoy a fantastic holiday in Mallorca’s beautiful shoulder season. 

If you enjoyed this article, please let me know in the comments. And if you’ve been in Mallorca in April, I’d love to hear what you think!