Practical Info A-Z
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Medical Care
Mallorca has a good medical infrastructure — both public and private facilities. For a holiday destination with 14 mill…
Driving
A rental car is the best way to explore Mallorca beyond the tourist centers. The road network is well-developed, the di…
Embassies & Consulates
In Mallorca, there are honorary consulates of the German-speaking countries. The embassies are located in Madrid but ar…
Shopping
From the lively market hall to the designer boutique — Mallorca offers shopping opportunities for every taste and budge…
Holidays
On holidays, banks, authorities, and many stores are closed. Supermarkets have reduced opening hours or are completely…
Money & Payment
Mallorca is part of Spain and thus the Eurozone — travelers from the DACH region do not need to exchange currency. Cash…
Internet & SIM
Mallorca has an excellent digital infrastructure — fast internet and good mobile coverage almost everywhere on the isla…
LGBTQ+
Mallorca and especially Palma are among the most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations in the Mediterranean. Spain legalized sam…
Media
In Mallorca, you can easily get information in German — the island has its own German-language media landscape. German-…
Emergencies
In an emergency, the European standard emergency numbers apply. All are free , available around the clock, and work eve…
Opening Hours
Spanish opening hours differ significantly from German ones — the Siesta is not yet a dying tradition in Mallorca. Esta…
Correos is the Spanish postal service, recognizable by the blue-yellow logo. Post offices are available in all larger t…
Safety
Mallorca is a very safe travel destination . Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare. The biggest threat is —…
Electricity
Mallorca/Spain uses 230 V AC, 50 Hz — exactly like in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The sockets are Type C (Europl…
Telephone
The country code for Spain is +34 . In Mallorca, landline numbers start with 971 , mobile numbers with 6xx or 7xx . Fro…
Tourist Information
Mallorca has a well-developed network of tourist information offices (Oficina de Turisme/Oficina de Informacion Turisti…
Tipping
Tipping (propina) is not mandatory in Spain, but appreciated. There is no fixed rule, but the following guidelines: Sit…
Water
The tap water in Mallorca is generally drinkable — it meets EU standards for drinking water. However, in many parts of…
Customs
Mallorca is part of the EU and the Eurozone — for travelers from Germany, Austria, and other EU countries, there are no…
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