Mallorca is, in the words of its own tourism website, the island of Mediterranean scenery and contrasts: a coast of coves and cliffs, mountains, stone villages and a capital with a Gothic cathedral facing the sea. It is a very popular destination, and that is exactly why it pays to choose dates and area well. This guide summarises the practical side and the two venues in our selection on the island, using the information their official websites publish.
When to go
The tourist season runs from April to October, with summer the busiest and hottest period. September is a very good month: the worst of the heat and the crowds have passed and the sea is still warm. In winter many coastal businesses close or cut their hours, and flights from abroad become scarce. If you travel as a couple looking for calm, May, June and September are usually the balance between good weather and reasonable prices.
How to get there
Palma airport (PMI) is the island's only commercial airport and sits about 8 km east of the capital. It has scheduled flights from Madrid and Barcelona, and in summer low-cost and package flights from the UK and Germany abound, thinning out in winter. By sea there are ferries to Palma from Barcelona (about 7 hours), Dénia (about 5) and Valencia (about 7), with companies such as Trasmed, Baleària and GNV, and some call at Alcúdia. Timetables change by season: confirm before booking.
Where to stay and how to get around
Palma is the capital and the island's only city: an old town with the cathedral, a seafront promenade, restaurants and nightlife. Alcúdia keeps its walls and has a long beach. Sóller, in the Tramuntana mountains, is famous for its heritage train and wooden tram down to the port. Calvià, which includes Magaluf, Palma Nova and Portals Nous, is the liveliest nightlife area, with a reputation for heavy partying. Other well-known municipalities include Pollença, Valldemossa, Deià, Santanyí and Artà.
By car, toll-free motorways fan out from Palma: the Ma-1 west, the Ma-11 to Sóller and the Ma-13 towards Inca and Alcúdia. TIB buses link Palma and the airport with the main towns at roughly hourly frequency, and the TIB train runs from Palma to Inca roughly every 20 minutes. If you stay at a finca or inland agrotourism, you will need a car. The Palma–Sóller heritage train completes the trip with the tram to the port.
Atmosphere and venues from our selection
Based on what their official websites publish, we have two venues on the island.
Elyxir Swinger Club, in Can Pastilla by Playa de Palma, opens Wednesday to Sunday: Wednesday to Saturday nights until 4 am and Sundays from the evening until 1 am. According to its website, Saturdays are for couples and single women only; on other days a limited, selected number of single men is admitted. It has a bar with sofas, a dance floor, mirrored rooms that can be locked and a dark room. It is for over-18s only, consent is required, phones are not allowed in the club area and the website states that anyone who breaks the rules is removed with no second chance. It asks for elegant, sexy or daring clothing. Rates are on its website.
Cartas Blancas Club Liberal, in Palma, is an over-18s club that, according to its website, is organised into several areas: a common space by the bar, private rooms, a play area with themed rooms and an upper floor reserved for lifestyle couples, reached by a discreet staircase. The club does not publish a visible postal address, only a map point, so check its website for access details.
Always confirm hours and admission policy directly with each venue before you go.
Safety and etiquette
Watch out for drivers and never drive after drinking. Tap water is safe but, being desalinated, tastes flat; many prefer bottled. Keep valuables safe and take care with boat traffic if you swim in coves. Respect each venue's rules: no photos or phones in play areas, and a no is always final. If you go with another couple, agree your limits and a stop word beforehand. Ask staff for help if something makes you uncomfortable: at serious clubs the teams are there for that.
Frequently asked questions
Which area should I choose for nightlife?
Palma has the most varied and safest offering for getting around on foot; Magaluf is the most party-oriented strip with a very young crowd. Both venues in our selection are around Palma.
Do I need a car?
For Palma and towns with train or bus service, not necessarily. For coves, fincas and the interior, yes.
What is the best month?
April to October. September is considered especially comfortable thanks to the warm sea and fewer visitors.
Do the clubs admit single men?
It depends on the venue and the day. Elyxir, for example, admits a limited number of single men on some days and reserves Saturdays for couples and single women, according to its website.
Sources consulted: the Balearic Islands official tourism website (illesbalears.travel), Wikivoyage (Majorca) and the official websites of Elyxir and Cartas Blancas. Reviewed in November 2026.
