Best time to visit Balearic Islands

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Balearic Islands

Best time of year to visit Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands, located in the western Mediterranean Sea, are Spain's premier destination for partying and vacationing. The best time to visit the islands is from May to October when the weather is warm and sunny. However, please keep in mind that the time from August to early September is also the most crowded period for this destination. Late June means not only that the sea has warmed up, but it's also the time for Festival of Sant Joan. In July flowers like bougainvillaea, oleander, and hibiscus reach their peak bloom. In September, don't miss the Grape Harvest Festival on Mallorca. It's also the perfect season to try freshly caught delicious dolphin fish, also known as mahi-mahi or dorado. If you want to enjoy the silence, green hues, and lower prices, book your trip to the Balearic Island for winter months.

2 THINGS TO DO IN BALEARIC ISLANDS (MAY 13 - MAY 22)

Hiking around Mallorca

Hiking around Mallorca

February–May | September–October • activity

Cliffs, hills, mountains, canyons, torrents and the valleys of Mallorca await you

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

September–May • activity

Some hills are for climbing, some for cliff jumping, and some are ideal for mountain biking

38 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Ibiza Opening Parties

Ibiza Opening Parties

out of rangelate April–early August • event

Dancefloors are overtaken by partying folk as the clubbing capital wakes up after its winter sleep

Ibiza Closing Parties

Ibiza Closing Parties

out of rangelate September–mid-October • event

Club music fanatics party till their last breath as the clubbing season comes to the end

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival

out of rangemid-September • event

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Es Firo Sóller Festival

Es Firo Sóller Festival

out of rangeMay 9-13, 2024 • event

One of the largest festivals on the Balearic Islands will surprise you with its amazing costumes and noisy parties

Trekking in Ibiza

Trekking in Ibiza

out of rangelate April–early October • activity

Ibiza's natural paths wind through green forests, white beaches, small villages, and hidden coves

La Festa de's Cavall

La Festa de's Cavall

out of rangeAugust 28 • event

Watch this gorgeous dance of horses

Sa Rua and Sa Rueta Carnival

Sa Rua and Sa Rueta Carnival

out of rangeFebruary 11, 2024 • event

Check out this small Rio de Janeiro style Carnival on the streets of Mallorca

Beach Season

Beach Season

out of rangeMay–October • activity

Check out the best and the least crowded beaches in Mallorca

Almond Blossoms

Almond Blossoms

out of rangeJanuary–mid-February • nature

The valley of Santa Ines revels in a spring tenderness of white fluffy Almond blossoms

Festival of Sant Joan

Festival of Sant Joan

out of rangeJune 23–24, 2024 • event

Traditional festivals are not numerous on Ibiza, so the fiery summer welcoming is not to be missed

Cliff Jumping

Cliff Jumping

out of rangeApril–October • activity

Overcome your fear of heights and try a free fall jump

Saint Anthony's Day

Saint Anthony's Day

out of rangeJanuary 16–January 17 • event

Watch dancing demons, try eel ensaimada, and have your dog blessed in Mallorca on the Sant Antoni celebrations

Sailing around the Balearic Islands

Sailing around the Balearic Islands

out of rangeApril–October • activity

Think of coves lapped by the blue waters surrounded by forests where you just want time to stand still

Semana Santa & Easter

Semana Santa & Easter

out of rangeMarch 24–30, 2024 • event

Exhilarating and scary at the same time, processions of hooded penitents are held all across the island

Flyboarding with Dreamboats

Flyboarding with Dreamboats

out of rangeJune–August • activity

A brand-new water sport allows people to walk on water, swim like a dolphin, and fly above the water

New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1  • event

Eating 12 grapes, wearing red coloured underwear and preparing a special cake is only a part of the incredible celebration in Spain

Wine Season and St. Mateu

Wine Season and St. Mateu

out of rangeDecember–February • food

Raise your hand if you don't like free wine? St. Mateu offers a wine fair not to be missed

Typical Mediterranean Food

Typical Mediterranean Food

out of rangeApril–October • food

Traditional Mediterranean foods are served in over 20 specialized restaurants in Ibiza

Shades of Green

Shades of Green

out of rangeOctober–December • nature

Ibiza shows off with the greenness of its pine forests, rich colours of abundant flowers, and sweet scents of citrus trees

Hierbas Ibicencas

Hierbas Ibicencas

out of rangeApril–May • food

Half-medicine and half-alcoholic, this beverage is an obligatory item found in the pantries of practically every household in Ibiza

Scuba Diving in Mallorca

Scuba Diving in Mallorca

out of rangeMarch–November • activity

Do not spend all your time on the ground, as the waters of the Balearic Sea hide many unforgettable attractions as well

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing

Windsurfing and Kitesurfing

out of rangeMay–August • activity

Great waves and warm waters make for an unforgettable surfing experience in Ibiza

Take off Ibiza with Parasailing

Take off Ibiza with Parasailing

out of rangeMay–October • activity

Effortless floating above the sea during golden sunsets is a nice way to delight in Ibiza's San Antonio Bay

Christmas Cliff Diving

Christmas Cliff Diving

out of rangeDecember  • activity

Bring your Christmas outfit and festive mood and join the group of jolly Santas jumping from the cliffs

Ball Pagès: Traditional Ibizan Folk Dance

Ball Pagès: Traditional Ibizan Folk Dance

out of rangeMay–October (Thursdays & Fridays) • activity

Ibiza also has its age old traditions which may today be experienced through folk dances performed by costumed dancers

Olives and Olive Oil

Olives and Olive Oil

out of rangeNovember–December • food

The olive oil festival is the best occasion to observe the centuries-old methods of olive oil production and indulge oneself with oil-flavoured delights

Diving in Ibiza

Diving in Ibiza

out of rangeApril–October • activity

Over a hundred diving sites with a variety of Mediterranean underwater wonders will fulfill the dreams of even the most demanding divers

Boat Excursions around Ibiza

Boat Excursions around Ibiza

out of rangeMay–late October • activity

Healing azure waters, the hot Spanish sun, and beautiful views help you restore strength during the day, so at night you are ready to party again

Sobrasada

Sobrasada

out of rangemid-October–February • food

Spread it on bread, try it with honey, or eat it separately—try every possible variation of Mallorca's favourite sausages

Fig Season

Fig Season

out of rangeJuly–August • food

Ripe figs please with their sweetness and moisture

Lizards of Sa Dragonera

Lizards of Sa Dragonera

out of rangeJune–August • nature

This attraction is only for those who don't have reptiles on their list of personal phobias

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

out of rangeApril–September • activity

The deep waters of the Balearic Sea are not so scary while atop a gliding surfboard with the wind at your back

Dolphin Fish

Dolphin Fish

out of rangeAugust–October • food

Local seafood is remarkable and delicious

Prickly Pear

Prickly Pear

out of rangeSeptember–December • food

A most delicious taste hides behind the thin and spiny skin

Squid

Squid

out of rangeMay–September • food

Stuffed with olives and stewed in wine, squid is a classic Mediterranean delicacy

Trempo Salad

Trempo Salad

out of rangeJune–August • food

Try this fresh, simple, healthy, and tasty snack

Fishing

Fishing

out of rangeMay–September • activity

Try to catch an Ibizan tuna while drifting amidst the reefs of San Antonio Bay

Flowers in Bloom

Flowers in Bloom

out of rangeJuly–early September  • nature

Delicate petals of bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus and other flowers are not afraid of the hot Ibizan sun

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