The nightlife timetable in Spain will throw even the most late night party goers for a loop, and definitely takes a little getting used to. Things in Spain happen LATE.
On top of this the Spanish lifestyle is very laidback, and being on time is not a major concern. After a late lunch and an even later dinner, you need a couple of hours to relax in a bar before heading to a club. It is normal to leave the house at midnight, as most of the clubs don’t open until 1am. It’s also the norm to leave the club any time between 3 and 6 am and go for coffee and croissants at a sidewalk café (or even better.. churros con chocolate!). The best advice to give you is: when in Spain, do as the Spaniards do; have a siesta and your bedtime will be extended well into the morning.
Nightlife in Mallorca completely depends on which resort you choose. The southern resorts on the island tend to be the livelier ones, as these resorts have a wide selection of bars and discos. The northern resorts are a lot quieter in comparison and the main nightlife is centered around bars and restaurants, where after a leisurely meal, you can sit for hours watching people go by. Nightlife in the south of Mallorca, near the busy and popular tourist resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova, is interesting. There are a huge number of British tourists who flock to Magaluf every year and a huge amount of English-themed bars. Palma Nova is the quieter resort, and therefore is perhaps more suited for familier.
There are lots of places for you to choose from to eat and drink throughout the island, from cafés, to bars, to take-aways to restaurants. The majority of the places tend to be geared towards international food. However, you can find local cuisine in the smaller restaurants in the inland villages. Palma is also packed with bars and dance clubs. The islands northern tier does have some fun hang-outs, but if you’re after something a little more youthful and hedonistic head to the capital. Good quality restaurants, both local and touristy, can be found all over the island and especially in Palma. There is a huge selection of clubs that play a variety of music, from salsa to R&B and pop to funk.
If you are looing for something different, in Palma there are several casinos. In the resorts around the north of the island, the atmosphere is still lively but perhaps more suited to families, the older generation or couples, as here you will find the bars that have the traditional tourist entertainment including karaoke, live bands and stand-up comedians. There are also quieter bars along the seafront or leading to quaint squares where you can sit outside until the early hours. In this area you will also find a large variety of restaurants, serving traditional and international food.











