Magaluf is a major holiday resort on Majorca especially popular with British, Russian and Scandinavian package holidayers. The resort is well-known as a stag-weekend and package-holiday destination for visitors looking for sun, sea and a wild nightlife.

Magaluf features often in the British press, especially because of the binge drinking culture that thrives amongst the young Britons visiting the resort. However major hotel chains and the local council are taking Magaluf more upmarket: more mature visitors and families are returning to the resort. In late 2020, the government indicated its intent to close permanently the streets where excess alcohol and anti-social behaviour "put people’s health and safety at large in danger".

Get in[edit]

Palma's city airport (PMI ^IATA) is the major airport in Mallorca, and has daily flights from many European cities on national and budget carriers. The airport is roughly 20 minutes by car, a taxi costs roughly €30 and many tour operators arrange transfers from the airport.

There are frequent buses from Palma de Mallorca, operated by TIB^{[dead link]}. Journey time is about 35 minutes.

Get around[edit]

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Map of Magaluf

See[edit]

• Pirates Adventure. Pirate-themed music and gymnastic extravanganza. Evening shows have an adult flavour. from €30. 

Do[edit]

• ^{[dead link]} Booze Cruise. Cruise around the island on board a catamaran with a well-stocked bar. Evening cruises tend to be monopolised by tour operators. 
• Marineland. Marineland is a large marine zoo, a perfect place to take children. This main attraction of this zoo can be made an entire day experience and has been in existence for 38 years. Marineland has a large aquarium, as well as, a terrarium. Sharks, tropical fish, exotic lizards, iguanas, anacondas, flamingos, and penguins can all be witnessed here. If visitors want to take a break from the animals, Calvias Costa d'en Blanes beach is close by, as well as, a playground, which all belong to Marineland. There are daily shows played here, such as shows of the Sea lions, Dolphins, and Parrots. 
• 39.505752.518151 Western Water Park, Carretera de Cala Figuera, ☏ +34 971 131203. 10AM-6PM. 
• 39.507922.536132 Magaluf Beach, Passeig Marítim Platja de Magaluf.  

Buy[edit]

Eat[edit]

Magaluf has many restaurants with British food and fast food and is mainly budget-orientated rather than quality. There is only a small selection of local food on offer.

• 39.5062332.5338421 Tom Brown's Magaluf, Carrer Contralmirall Pou, 2, ☏ +34 971 130 500. Tom Brown's is a popular and well reviewed small chain of British-owned restaurants in Magaluf. Having been around since 1982, it is one of the oldest restaurants in Magaluf. Their beachfront restaurant offers breakfast, snacks, dinner cocktails and has pool tables and free internet. (updated Apr 2019)

Drink[edit]

Nightlife is the main (and for many visitors only) reason for coming to Magaluf. There are bars scattered throughout the resort, but the main area of nightlife is focused in two areas, both walking distance apart. The busy main strip runs parallel to the beach and has a large number of bars and small nightclubs, filled with revellers hopping from one bar to the next. BCM square, next to the BCM superclub, offers further theme bars and more outside seating.

Expect to hear a similarly cheesy trance hits in most places you go; the Magaluf scene is much more focused on sex and drink, and less on the music than on other Balearic islands such as Ibiza. On the other hand, BCM is large enough to attract big-name DJs and drink prices everywhere are much cheaper.

Unlike some similar resorts, touting in Magaluf is banned although if you're travelling in a group you're still likely to be offered drinks promotions to entice you into bars as you walk past.

BCM Square[edit]

• 39.509372.533061 BCM, Avinguda de l'Olivera, ☏ +34 687 570 130, [email protected]. 09:00-18:00. BCM's premier nightclub is one of the largest in Europe. The main floor attracts internationally-famous DJs whilst the lower floor immerses its dancers in foam, water, or even popcorn. The €30 entry fee might seem steep until you realise that the bar is totally free all night (you're only allowed to take one drink at a time) and the promotion includes free T-shirts and accessories (for those sober enough to remember to collect them but drunk enough to actually wear them). You can start free drinks early in BCM's satellite bar on the main strip. 

The strip[edit]

• 39.518872.534712 Banana Joe's Disco Bar, carrer dels Pinzons, ☏ +34 67 718 1986. 11PM=6AM. Dance club well established on the local scene and known for being where DJ Sammy started to build his international fame. An entry ticket to here gets you into four other small clubs on the strip 

Sleep[edit]

As a purpose built resort, Magaluf has an extensive choice of places to say, though much of the budget accommodation is in poor condition.

• 39.51962.5331 Globales Panama, C de Paris 4, Palmanova, ☏ +34 971 680122. Smart clean hotel in a good spot, near beach and bars but quiet within. B&B double €150. (updated May 2024)
• tent Palmanova, C de Paris 1, Palmanova (opposite Globales Panama), ☏ +34 971 680122. Clean with good brunch buffet but nowhere to hang your clothes. B&B double €100. (updated May 2024)
• Fergus Bermudas, C del Pinzons 20, Palmanova (by Globales Panama), ☏ +34 971 680050. Good scores all round for comfort, service and catering. B&B double €120. (updated May 2024)
• Zafiro Palace has swim-up suites. It's at Av de Cas Saboners 24, 200 m southwest of Globales Panama.
• Reverence Mare, C Germans Moncada 17 (200 m east of Globales Panama), ☏ +34 971 680100. Mostly good, but catering sometimes disappointing especially for veggies. Geared for hen parties. B&B double €120. (updated May 2024)
• 39.51222.54082 Fergus Style Tobago, C Martin Ros Garcia 1, Palmanova, ☏ +34 971 680500. Slick modern hotel near beach and restaurants. B&B double €190. (updated May 2024)
• 39.50372.52783 HSM Atlantic Park, C de la Barca 2, ☏ +34 971 130600. Mostly good reviews though some rooms tired and catering variable. Double (room only) €120. (updated May 2024)
• 39.50782.53314 Sol House The Studio, C Blanc 2, ☏ +34 971 131400. Very mixed reviews for comfort and service. B&B double €120. (updated May 2024)
• 39.51482.53755 Son Matias Beach, C Duc de L'Extremera 2, Palmaovna, ☏ +34 971 681550. Grand little hotel right on the beach. B&B double €150. (updated May 2024)
• Sol y Vera. Budget self-catered accommodation a short distance from BCM square; generous room sizes but condition and cleanliness are variable at best 
• 39.505992.530926 Sol Guadalupe, Camí de sa Porrassa, ☏ +34 971 131958, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2023)
• 39.5102692.5344647 Sol Katmandu Park & Resort, Avda. P. Vaquer Ramis, s/n Magalluf - Majorca 07181 Spain, ☏ +34 971 130950, fax: +34 971 131950. Three-star hotel with five rooms with access for disabled holidaymakers. 
• Hotel Venecia, C/ Rosal Nº8, Paguera, ☏ +34 971 68 66 12, fax: +34 971 68 66 16, [email protected]. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. 
• Hotel Bon Sol, Paseo de Illetas, 30, ☏ +34 971 402 111, fax: +34 971 402 559, [email protected]. A luxurious yet friendly and charming 4-star beach hotel on the outskirts of Palma, with two swimming pools, conference facilities and golf. €170-205. 

Stay safe[edit]

Despite the image often portrayed in the media, Magaluf is a safe holiday resort. However, you should still be aware of the usual risks such as pickpocketing. Also, drinks in some bars and clubs tend to be mixed fairly strong and there have been known cases of cheap alcohol being used in mixes, which can cause a more serious hangover than their brand name counterparts.

At night the main strip can get very full, especially at the weekend.

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