August is one of the liveliest months in Mallorca. The days are long, the Mediterranean is at its warmest and the island is full of life. It is also peak season, which means some of Mallorca’s best-known beaches, villages and attractions can get particularly busy.
But visiting Mallorca in August doesn’t have to mean spending your holiday surrounded by crowds. The island is large and diverse enough to experience it differently. It’s all about knowing where to go and, perhaps more importantly, when to go.
If you’re staying at Ca’n Bonico this summer, here are some of our tips for enjoying Mallorca at a different pace.
Change your schedule
In August, planning your day a little differently can completely change your experience. With high temperatures and plenty of daylight, early mornings and late afternoons are often the best times to explore.
If you’d like to visit one of Mallorca’s most popular beaches, get there early. You’ll experience a completely different atmosphere and, once it starts getting busier, you can always return to the hotel for a late breakfast, some time by the pool or a few hours in the shade.
Another option is to do exactly the opposite and head to the beach in the late afternoon. Temperatures are more comfortable, many families are beginning to leave and the summer light along the coast is particularly beautiful.
Look beyond the most famous beaches
Es Trenc, Cala Llombards and Caló des Moro are beautiful, but midday in August isn’t necessarily the best time to discover them.
From Ses Salines, there are plenty of alternatives. Es Carbó and Es Caragol both require a walk to reach them, which helps create a very different atmosphere from beaches with direct road access.
You could also spend a day discovering Mallorca from the sea. Exploring the coastline by boat opens up a completely different perspective and gives you access to places that are harder to reach from land.
And remember: August doesn’t have to mean a beach day every day. Mallorca’s summer calendar is filled with local festivities, open-air concerts, markets and cultural events.
Discover the villages in the morning
One of our favourite ways to enjoy August is to spend the first few hours of the day exploring Mallorca’s villages.
Santanyí is always worth a visit, particularly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when its market fills the centre with stalls selling fresh produce, crafts, clothing and local products. In August, we’d definitely recommend arriving early.
You can also wander through Ses Salines, visit nearby Es Llombards or head towards Campos. Local markets remain one of the best ways to experience everyday life on the island and discover Mallorca through its food, crafts and people.
Save the middle of the day for slowing down
Between around 1pm and 5pm, there’s no need to be driving across the island ticking places off a list.
Instead, enjoy a long lunch, head back to Ca’n Bonico, find a quiet corner in the garden or spend a few hours by the pool. Once the heat begins to fade, you can head out again.
August evenings are an essential part of summer in Mallorca: dinner on a terrace, a walk through Ses Salines, an evening by the harbour in Colònia de Sant Jordi or one of the many local celebrations taking place across the island.
Don’t try to see everything
This might be our most important piece of advice.
Mallorca isn’t a checklist. Choosing one area and getting to know it properly is often far more rewarding than spending your holiday driving from one side of the island to the other.
From Ca’n Bonico, you can explore southeast Mallorca, its beaches, markets, small villages and restaurants without having to travel far every day.
And whenever you feel like stopping, the hotel will be waiting.
August at Ca’n Bonico
Our boutique hotel in Ses Salines is the perfect base for combining days by the sea with good food, local experiences and plenty of time to unwind.
Start early, come back when the midday heat arrives and head out again as the evening begins. August in Mallorca doesn’t need to be complicated.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ca’n Bonico and helping you discover southern Mallorca your own way.