What to see, what to do Balearic Islands?
The 10 good reasons to go Balearic Islands
The fiesta...
Ibiza and its mega-discotheques will keep the night owls going into the wee hours.
Thirty degrees six months of the year
Good weather for more than half the year: life in flip-flops is good.
Three thousand years of history
Inhabited since the Bronze Age, the archipelago has seen many civilizations pass through.
A destination for gourmets
The sea is everywhere... and fish and seafood are on every plate.
The urban buzz
From Palma to Maó, Ciutadella to Eivissa, there's something for everyone.
Sweat in the open air
A fantastic playground for hiking, biking, kayaking, diving and sailing.
A landscape mosaic
The archipelago and its thousand faces: plains, beaches, coasts, forests, garrigues and mountains.
A heterogeneous architecture
The result of multiple invasions: architectural legacies as varied as they are remarkable.
and the playa!
Cornelian choices: which magnificent cove will I lay my towel on today?
A land of traditions
From balls to village festivals, the archipelago lives to the rhythm of age-old traditions.
What to visit Balearic Islands?
Interview: My Balearics
By Martin Fouquet, author of the guide
Originally from the west of Paris, Martin Fouquet, as soon as he graduated in philosophy, headed for Latin America and then the Caribbean, before travelling through several regions of Africa, India and Asia. Regular author of the Petit Futé for almost 10 years, it is with the same enthusiasm that he continues to share his impressions and good plans with readers!
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Balearic Islands
Timetable
Museums and cultural institutes generally open from 10am in the Balearic Islands and close between 7pm and 9/22pm, depending on the season and the establishment. Some take a break from 2pm to 4/17pm.
To be booked
Prior reservation is required for guided tours (museums, neighborhoods, natural areas, etc.).
Budget & Tips
Unfortunately, no cultural pass exists, either for the Balearic Islands as a whole or for each individual island. Generally speaking, institutes, cultural centers and museums are inexpensive (under €10).
Main events
In the Balearic Islands, everything is an excuse for a fiesta. The Spaniards have it in their blood, so their festive calendar is packed! In addition to countless patron saint festivals, the year is punctuated by numerous sporting, gastronomic and cultural events. Take a look at our calendar. Note that each city on each island has its own busy schedule. Find out more locally when you arrive.
Guided tours
In the Balearic Islands, while there are a few guided tours of museums and cultural centers, the vast majority are devoted to discovering the islands' towns and villages, as well as their natural treasures (salt marshes, caves, protected parks, coastlines, etc.)
Smokers
Smoking is prohibited in museums. In open-air and natural areas, smokers are responsible for not disturbing non-smokers and for keeping the area clean.
