Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Mallorca has a pleasant Mediterranean climate, with 300 sunny days a year. Winters are mild and a bit wet, while summers are hot and dry. Temperatures are cooler and precipitation more frequent in the Tramuntana mountains. In winter, average high temperatures are 15C (60F), with lows dipping to 8C (mid-40s). Runners should use caution in summer, given near constant sun and temperatures that typically climb to 30C (86F) or higher, with nights staying warm.

Mallorca is a major visitor destination. In searching for a place to stay near good running, we recommend spots near some of our favorite seaside runs in Palma, Palma Nova, Port de Pollença, and Port d’Alcúdia.

RUNNING STORES

There are numerous stores and factory outlets with running gear in the Palma area. There’s also a store in Port de Pollença and Manacor. See the overview map for locations.

GROUP RUNS

Run Mallorca was founded by runners and they offer personalized guided services for individuals and groups at any level that you want, they also organize special race programmes. Most of their tours are based around Alaró in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.

Running tours in Mallorca: Go! Running Tours

The most popular running race on the island is the Palma de Mallorca marathon and half marathon, which takes place in October and attracts both locals and expats alike.