While others trudge through gray streets with thick scarves and frosty noses, Mallorca shows how mild and magical winter can be at the end of the year. With temperatures of around 18 degrees, a sky so blue that it almost looks kitschy and a sun that could make even the sleepiest almond tree blossom, the island invites you to experience a very special turn of the year.
Mallorcan winter: Light cure included
If you are lucky enough to be on Mallorca, you will experience what makes the island incomparable even in winter: the light. It is not a glaring summer light, but a warm, golden glow that is best enjoyed on a walk along the beaches such as Es Trenc or Cala Tuent. Empty bays, the peaceful sound of the sea, no sun loungers in sight - a dream.
Sometimes you wonder why not all vacationers spend the winter here. Perhaps because they don't know that December in Mallorca also offers the perfect vitamin D program - free of charge and without a prescription.
New Year's Eve in Majorcan: grapes and promises of happiness
The turn of the year has its very own rituals on Mallorca. In Palma, locals and visitors gather in the squares to count the chimes together at midnight. Twelve chimes, twelve bunches of grapes - each representing a month of good luck in the new year. The trick? Chew, don't swallow, otherwise you'll miss the beat.
And when the bells have faded? Then it's time to celebrate - with live music, drinks or a stroll along the illuminated streets of the old town. The mild night air ensures that nobody has to freeze - except perhaps the brave ones who plunge into the sea on one of the beaches shortly after midnight.
January 1: Start the new year actively
Mallorca makes it easy to implement your New Year's resolutions straight away - at least the sporting ones. A hike in the Serra de Tramuntana, a bike tour along the coast or simply a long walk on the beach are ideal ways to get the year moving. And yes, some hardy souls actually dare to take a dip in the Mediterranean. Whether it's the New Year euphoria or the sun making it easier to jump into the cold water - it's hard to say.
A new year with perspective
Mallorca at the end of the year combines the best of both worlds: the peace and serenity of winter with the sunshine and joie de vivre of the Mediterranean. Whether over a glass of cava on the terrace, a dinner in a cozy finca or exploring the beautiful landscape - these days show why Mallorca is more than just a summer destination.
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- New Year's Eve on Mallorca and in Spain: grapes, fireworks and lots of joie de vivre
- Mallorca away from the summer hustle and bustle: wellness, markets and finca romance in winter
- Mallorca in winter: Active, cultural and full of possibilities
- Playa de Palma in winter: Peace, relaxation and open hotels
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