10 Things to Do in Mallorca in July

Mallorca in July has clear skies, so it is the best time to visit its caves, beaches and coves. In addition, in this month there are several fairs and cultural festivals that you must see.

Ana Caballero

Ana Caballero

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10 Things to Do in Mallorca in July

Mallorca | ©henrikhallqvistt

Summer is just beginning in Mallorca, so in July you will not only enjoy blue skies on the island, but also warm waters. In fact, caves, underground lakes, coves with surreal landscapes, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just some of the things you will see.

Also, the largest island of the Balearic archipelago offers fairs, cultural festivals and sports competitions such as the famous Sailing King's Cup in Palma de Mallorca. If you want to travel in summer, don't forget to check out this list of 10 things to see and do in July in Majorca.

1. Experience an unforgettable catamaran excursion with your family

Sailing around Mallorca| ©Daniel Olah
Sailing around Mallorca| ©Daniel Olah

This is one of the most recommended activities to get to know the island. It is an unforgettable excursion through the Mediterranean waters of Majorca with your family or friends. The most interesting vehicle for this activity could be the catamaran, as you can travel very comfortably and safely with your loved ones and, if you go to Mallorca in July, you can enjoy some stops to dive into crystal-clear, refreshing waters, as this is a rather hot month.

Moreover, the July weather is well suited for sunbathing on the deck of the catamaran while watching the beautiful scenery of the Mediterranean Sea. You can also find various tours that offer delicious traditional Mallorcan tapas on the excursions. How many hours of sightseeing do you want? Make sure you make arrangements with the tour company, as the number of hours of the tour, stops and snacks may vary.

On the other hand, if you do go on this type of tour, you can go in small groups, giving you a more private experience (without other tourists). On some of these activities it is possible to use snorkelling equipment, sea scooters and floating devices, so that the excursion is much more entertaining. Fancy such an adventure?

Book a catamaran excursion with homemade tapas in Majorca

2. Explore impressive caves full of stalagmites and stalactites.

Caves of Drach in Porto Cristo| ©Norman G
Caves of Drach in Porto Cristo| ©Norman G

To avoid the cold inside the caves and enjoy a warm temperature, it is best to visit these caves in July, as this month has a temperature of 25 to 36°C. Inside these caves you can sail or walk, depending on their shape, but the most attractive options for the summer are by boat. That is, you can go inside a marine cave system and find underground lakes at the same time.

Also, you should know that, if you want to swim in underground lakes, you can opt for packages or tours that include such experience. For example, there are plans that offer canyoning, others allow you to go by boat with an expert guide and navigate long caves full of stalagmites and stalactites.

You should also know that there are several There are several caves, for example, the Cuevas de Artà, Cuevas del Drach, Cuevas de Campanet, Cuevas de Génova and Cuevas dels Hams. Each cave offers a unique experience, so if you like exploring, you should go to one of them.

Book a half day tour of the Drach Caves

3. Make the most of the July sales in the shop windows of Puerto Portals.

Make the most of the sales| ©Sam Lion
Make the most of the sales| ©Sam Lion

In July in the nautical complex of Puerto Portals (Bay of Palma de Mallorca) you will find several shop windows with sales on summer fashion, for example, diving clothes, sports articles, beach fashion, jewellery, watches, etc. In other words, this is the most prestigious area of the Mediterranean, very popular at this time of the year for the various sales on summer products.

Some of the shops you can find in Puerto Portals with sales in July are Love Affair, Corner, Barok, Adenauer&Co, Arias, D2Fashion, LE MARSHAND, Farinelli, Apothecary, Kidama and Le Pirat. If you want to find special offers for beachwear or summer activities, don't forget to visit the whole place.

For more information about Puerto Portals you can visit their official website, where you can find all the categories of shops on the site. You can even find the addresses of the various restaurants in the area, because you can't buy clothes on an empty stomach.

You should also know that every year in July and August there is The Sunset Market, an open-air market with an average of 20 stalls. However, The Sunset Market is only available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

4. Enjoy the Sailing King's Cup in Palma de Mallorca

Sailing King's Cup in Mallorca| ©Nacho Campos
Sailing King's Cup in Mallorca| ©Nacho Campos

Normally, the Sailing King's Cup starts at the end of July in Palma de Mallorca and finishes at the beginning of August, so if you are on the island at this time of the year you cannot miss one of the most famous sailing regattas in Europe.

You should also know that in this activity various sportsmen and women specialised in sailing regattas compete against each other to see who is the fastest, and they do this on the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Palma de Mallorca, no less. Interestingly, the King of Spain himself appears at the cup, in fact, he presents the prizes.

The commercial name is "Copa del Rey MAPFRE", due to the fact that this company sponsors the activity. We should also mention that the competition has been held on the island since 1982 and is currently organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

Without a doubt, this is one of the activities you must see in July in Mallorca. While you enjoy the Copa del Rey MAPFRE you can go sightseeing in the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca and visit its beaches.

5. Kayak and have a picnic on the beach

Kayaking in mallorca| ©Leni
Kayaking in mallorca| ©Leni

Kayaking in the middle of summer will allow you to enjoy the beautiful turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Besides, eating a sandwich and feeling the salty air on the shores of the beach could be an ideal complementary activity to a sporty day of kayaking. For this reason, there are agencies in Mallorca that offer this tour in July, including the picnic lunch.

Many months of the year you can have a picnic on the beach, but July is an excellent time to take advantage of the clear skies and get a tan on the beach while sharing food with your friends.

There are also some tours that provide snorkelling equipment in Mallorca's beautiful nature reserves. The agencies even provide you with the necessary equipment or accessories for this type of marine exploration, for example, wetsuits, helmets, kayaks, life jackets, snorkelling equipment and safety boat.

You only need to know how to swim to dive into the crystal clear waters of Mallorca and explore the seaweed and fish with snorkelling equipment. You must also have basic swimming skills if you want to jump off a cliff, which will be an unforgettable experience for you. Either way, look for a tour that includes at least one of these amazing activities in Mallorca.

Book a multiadventure with kayaking and snorkelling in Majorca

6. Go to the Baile de los Cossiers in the traditional village of Algaida

Cossiers Dance| ©RafelJuan
Cossiers Dance| ©RafelJuan

The Baile de los Cossiers is a cultural and folkloric activity in Algaida, a small village in the south of Mallorca. Here you can see windmills and the Puig de Randa with various religious buildings, making it well worth a visit.

At the Ball dels Cossiers you will see the Cossiers, the Demon and the Lady, who perform a cultural dance through the streets of Algaida on the 24th and 25th of July. Normally, all the Cossiers are dressed in colourful traditional clothes and straw hats. In addition, they form a circle around the Lady, who is tempted by the Devil.

Which will triumph in the end, good or evil? To find out the answer we invite you to take part in one of the most striking festivities in Mallorca in July. The people of Algaida take to the streets to take photos and enjoy the dancing, and even some tourists like you visit the site for a different experience on holiday in Mallorca.

The celebration takes place with traditional drum and flabiol music, making it a much more interesting activity for visitors to Mallorca in July. You should also know that the Baile de los Cossiers is an activity for the whole family, including children.

7. Walk through the Portocolom Seafood Night Fair in the municipality of Felanitx.

Portocolom Night-time Seafood Fair| ©Addor
Portocolom Night-time Seafood Fair| ©Addor

The Portocolom Seafood Night Fair takes place on the 16th of July on the occasion of the feast of Mare de Déu del Carme, known in Spanish as Nuestra Señora del Carmen ( Our Lady of Mount Carmel). More than a hundred stalls selling Mallorcan handicrafts and gastronomy await you along the Plaça de Sant Jaume in Sa Capella.

The festival begins with a mass in the church of the patron saint Virgen María del Carmen, followed by a procession of boats in the harbour, which attracts the attention of all the inhabitants of the village and various tourists. In addition, cultural activities for the whole family take place around the celebration.

As a curious fact, part of the filming of the Netflix series "White Lines" took place in Sa Capella, due to its striking traditional houses and streets that you can only see in Portocolom. If you like this type of village and you are in Mallorca in July, don't forget to visit Sa Capella.

8. Get to know the Fiesta del Soltero de Moscari in Selva

Festa des Fadrí| ©Maria Nadal
Festa des Fadrí| ©Maria Nadal

The Fiesta del Soltero or Festa des Fadrí in Catalan is a celebration on the feast day of Santa Ana, who is the patron saint and protector of Moscari. This beautiful and traditional village in the municipality of Selva starts the Festa de Santa Anna on the Sunday closest to the 26th of July each year.

The young women of the village choose the bachelor who will be the protagonist of the Festa des Fadrí. The bachelor will pass in procession through the houses of the village inviting the unmarried women and girls to the Holy Mass. These women must bring grandiose offerings of flowers for the patron saint, Saint Anne, to the service.

At the same time, the houses of the village adorned with murta offer an authentic and incomparable experience for all the people watching the procession. Likewise, the bachelor (fadrí) and his companions are dressed in traditional costumes and play drums and folk wind instruments. Would you like to join the Fiesta del Soltero in Moscari?

9. Take a coasteering route with professionals on the coast of Mallorca

Hiking in Mallorca| ©Kristoffer Trolle
Hiking in Mallorca| ©Kristoffer Trolle

In the east and southeast of Mallorca there are natural landscapes with excellent conditions to enjoy coasteering to the full, especially if you go in summer, for example in the month of July, when the sky is usually clear.

Fancy enjoying abseiling, hiking or climbing over the Mediterranean while you get a bit of a tan on the east coast of Mallorca? Surely you do, which is why there are various packages on the island with multiple activities for adults and children, and there are even tours for people who have no experience in coasteering.

That is, professional guides from Mallorcan tourist agencies will guide and protect you while you jump into the water from high rocks. However, check out the tips for safe coasteering.

Book the Coasteering Mallorca tour with Viu Aventura.

10. Sing and dance at the Festivities of San Abdón and Senén in Inca

Balearic Islands| ©Eduardo Ortín
Balearic Islands| ©Eduardo Ortín

Inca is the third largest city in Mallorca and you must visit it if you are in the Balearic Islands in July. A week before the 30th of July, the day of San Abdón and Senén, the inhabitants of Inca celebrate their patron saint's day in style. Among the activities that take place are: Encounter of Regional Dances, concerts by popular artists, Jaume Mestre Trophy and craft sales.

In addition, every year as part of the festivities of San Abdón and Senén, the Pare Colom Awards are held, which are organised by the Town Council of Inca to promote the literary creation of its writers. The contest has already been held for 20 years, making it one of the oldest summer activities in the city.

As if that wasn't enough, these festivities also feature folkloric displays, water activities and theatre performances, so you can take the little ones with you and enjoy a fun week together. Finally, on July 30th the town attends the Mass in honour of the patron saints San Abdón and San Senén, which is followed by the typical Balearic Correfoc and the fireworks display.

Temperatures in Mallorca in July

Mallorca| ©Paul
Mallorca| ©Paul

Mallorca in July has a low temperature between 18 and 19 °C approximately. But this normally happens after sunset, as during the day the temperature can reach up to 29 and 31 °C. We also mention that the humidity can vary between 45% and 94% in July.

However, when you are walking on the sand on the shore of the beach you can feel the ground very hot and the sun heats up the rest of your body. Therefore, the sensation of heat for you may be higher than the temperature measured by satellites. In any case, the weather in Mallorca in July is warm and there is not much chance of rain, with an average of 4%.

Also, something you should know is that Mallorca in July has an average of 13 hours of sunshine. Specifically, the sun rises at approximately 6:00 am and sets at 9:00 pm, so you can enjoy water activities for much longer than at other times of the year.