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Overview of Balearic Islands Region (Illes Balears)
Balearic Islands Region (Illes Balears) is located in the Balearic Islands region of Spain, with its prefectural capital at Palma de Mallorca. Key sights and travel highlights across the prefecture include Palma Cathedral (La Seu) & Serra de Tramuntana, Sóller, Valldemossa & Deià, Menorca Ciutadella & virgin calas, Ibiza Dalt Vila (UNESCO) & Formentera.
How to get to Balearic Islands Region
Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Ibiza (IBZ) and Menorca (MAH) airports; Baleària & Trasmed ferries from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Use our Renfe AVE, Iryo & Ouigo High-Speed Rail Fare & Route Calculator and Rail Pass Value Helper to compare rail tickets and regional passes.
Signature local food in Balearic Islands
When visiting cities across Balearic Islands, look out for these regional specialties at station restaurants, markets, and local izakaya:
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca
- Sobrasada & Tumbet
- Caldereta de langosta (Menorca)
- Bullit de peix (Ibiza)
- Sóller oranges & Binissalem wines
Best time to visit Balearic Islands
Best time to visit Balearic Islands: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
All 16 cities & municipalities in Balearic Islands Region
Click any city below for its individual travel guide, demographics, rail access, food specialties, and nearby stops:
| City (Kanji) | Type / Status | Population | Area | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palma de Mallorca Palma de Mallorca (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 407,648 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Calvià Calvià (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 51,114 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ibiza Ibiza (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 49,768 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Manacor Manacor (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 40,831 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Llucmajor Llucmajor (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 36,994 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Santa Eulària des Riu Santa Eulària des Riu (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 34,946 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Marratxí Marratxí (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 34,583 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Inca Inca (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 30,066 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Ciutadella de Menorca Ciutadella de Menorca (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 29,580 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Mahón Mahón (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 28,972 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sant Josep de sa Talaia Sant Josep de sa Talaia (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 24,691 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sant Antoni de Portmany Sant Antoni de Portmany (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 22,446 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Alcúdia Alcúdia (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 19,586 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Felanitx Felanitx (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 18,388 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Pollença Pollença (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 16,191 | Regional km² | City guide → |
| Sóller Sóller (Illes Balears) | Municipio (Municipality) | 14,150 | Regional km² | City guide → |