Summer has arrived on the island. This month: the best beaches to visit now, a new stylish stay for families, what’s worth booking ahead, plus potatoe and apricot fairs, family day at the tennis championships, and a fiery smoky end to the month.
June on the Island
Hotels are filling up, beach clubs have their loungers out, and the sea is warm enough that nobody is making excuses not to get in. Everything is open – water parks, kids’ clubs, beach restaurants, boat trips – and the island is running at full summer pace.
The difference between now and July is simple: the crowds haven’t arrived yet. Spanish schools break up around the third week of June, so local families start joining the beaches from then. Most European families don’t land until July 1st at the earliest. That gap is June’s biggest asset – you can still get a table at a good restaurant without a week’s notice, and the beaches are busy but not rammed.
The month closes with one of the most fiery nights in the Mallorcan calendar: Sant Joan, the summer solstice celebration, when the island lights up with bonfires, fire runs and for some, a late night swim in the sea. June gives you all the best bits of summer, and then signs off with a smokey bang!
Travelling with a toddler this summer? Our guide to Mallorca with babies and toddlers covers everything – hotels, eating out, beaches, getting around and what to pack. Our most-read post right now. Read it here →
What’s New on the island
Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra is set to open to guests on 1 June – the brand’s first property in Mallorca, on the southwest coast near Puerto Portals. 131 rooms and suites, six restaurants including Matsuhisa from Nobu, Leña by Dani García, Jacinta (Mexican), a spa, and private access to two coves. There’s also a Kids Club, with drop-off a tivities for 4yrs+. The restaurant scene is expected to be buzzing – with its own building on the Punta Negra peninsula, and easy peasy (valet) parking. A night to book the babysitter for, even if you’re not staying there.
What’s On this month?
Our pick of island events this month; cultural, seasonal, and outdoors-n-active moments for families (and a few for the occasional grown-up night-off)
Fira Nocturna de la Patata | 5 – 6 June | Sa Pobla
Sa Pobla is Mallorca’s potato capital and it takes the role seriously. For two nights in early June, the Plaça Major fills with over 20 food stalls and bodegas, local chefs doing creative things with the island’s most important crop, and live music from later in the evening. Opens at 19h30 – fun for the bravas fans, and dinner on-the-go with kids; check sapobla.cat.
Beach Clean-Up | 6 June | Portocolom
World Ocean Day (8 June) is marked across the island with organised beach clean-ups -fun community events suitable for children of all ages. This one in Portocolom includes clean up on land, on the sea by kayak, and for snorkelers under water. Sign up at Cleanwave Foundation
Mallorca Live Festival | 12–14 June | Calvià
The island’s biggest music festival. This year: The Prodigy, Cypress Hill, The Libertines, The Wombats and Kaiser Chiefs across 12–13 June, David Guetta closing on Sunday 14 June. More than 80 artists, five outdoor stages, shuttle buses from Palma. All-ages. For families with teens who are into the music, a proper festival night out.
Tickets from €75 per day at mallorcalivefestival.com.
Fira de l’Albercoc | 13 June | Porreres
Porreres’ annual apricot fair – stalls, local food, ball de bot dancing in the square. Good with children and easy to combine with a drive through the Pla. 2026 dates not yet confirmed; check porreres.cat
Sant Joan – Nit de Foc | 23 June | Island-wide
Sant Joan is the feast of Saint John the Baptist and also, not coincidentally, the summer solstice. The roots are ancient: pagan fire rituals marking the longest day, later folded into the Catholic calendar. Mallorca has made it entirely its own. Bonfires on the beach, demons running through the streets with fire, and the whole island in the sea at midnight. It’s the shortest night of the year – but perhaps the best one to let the kids stay up past theor bedtime.
What happens: The evening starts early, often with events for children and correfoc infantil. In Palma, families gather at Parc de la Mar from around 18h45 for traditional dances, children’s workshops and live music. At 20h30 there is a correfoc infantil – a children’s fire run with young demon groups carrying sparklers and small fireworks, a gentler introduction to the tradition for younger children. The main correfoc begins around 22h30, when hundreds of dimonis swarm the park with flaming torches to the thunderous beat of drums. Closer to midnight the crowds move to the nearest beach – Can Pere Antoni or Ciudad Jardín in Palma. Arrive early to claim a spot – bring a picnic and blankets if you’re planning to stay.
If Palma feels too much (and it is wild – too intense for most children under 12yrs) smaller celebrations in Alcúdia, Deià, Muro and Colònia de Sant Jordi are a better way to go. Beach across the island will also have local families gathered for late night bonfires and parties.
Practical notes: This is not an event for babies, toddler or sensitive children – noise, fire, smoke and devils can be distrubing! Bring ear defenders for small children.
Celebrated island-wide, with 24 June a local public holiday in Palma and many other municipalities.
Mallorca Championships | 20–27 June | Santa Ponsa, Calvià
ATP 250 men’s grass court tennis tournament at Santa Ponsa Country Club, the week before Wimbledon. Top-ranked players use it as a warm-up event, so the draw regularly includes Grand Slam contenders. Intimate venue with good access to the courts.
Family Day is on Sunday 21 June – free entry for children (usually under 12’s), with family-focused activities including a mascot meet-up and sessions from local sports clubs.
Tickets at mallorca-championships.com.
Festes de Sant Pere | Around 29 June | Coastal towns
The patron saint of fishermen’s feast day, celebrated across Mallorca’s ports with boat processions, ball de bot, outdoor concerts and the sardinada – grilled sardines in the street. Port d’Alcúdia and Port de Pollença are the best places to experience it with children. Main events run 28–30 June – pending confirmation @ ajpollenca.net & alcudia.cat
Dates and times may change, particularly in the case of bad weather. Always check directly with the organiser before heading to an event.
Island Adventures – things to do with kids in June
Hit the busy beaches before the crowds. Early June and mid-July are two very different experiences. Just before schools break up, the beaches are as good as they get all year – warm sea, space on the sand. After that it gets noticeably busier, still nothing like August, but different.
The long stretches at Playa de Muro and Platja d’Alcúdia are brilliant for families with babies and toddlers, and good enough to find a patch of sand even mid-summer. But June is when we like to visit the coves of the southeast – Cala Llombards, Cala Santanyí, Portocolom’s s’Arenal and Cala sa Nau are all crystal clear, with rocky edges to jump from and a wilder feel that suits children who like to explore. The same beaches tend to fill up fast in peak season: the narrow cove means less seafront, and everyone wants to be close to the water. Visit now while you have the chance to experience them at their best.
Our guide to the best family beaches in Mallorca →
Rock jumping. There’s nothing like a diving board to keep kids entertained – and Mallorca’s rocky coastline has plenty, natural ones that is – flat rocks and little ladders above clear water. For younger or less confident swimmers, Cala Santanyí has a low ledge and a ladder nearby – just enough thrill without the drama. For older kids who want more, guided coasteering trips along the east coast are the way to go – cliff jumping, sea caving and abseiling, ages eight and above, competent swimmers only. Safety gear provided. For DIY jumping, always check the depth and landing zone yourself before anyone gets in.
Best cliff jumping and diving board spots in Mallorca with kids →
An evening in Palma with the kids. Palma after 19h in June is one of the island’s balmy pleasures. The day-trippers are back on the boat (and boy are there a lot of them), the heat has dropped, and there are plenty of alfresco spots that work well for a family sundowner. Our easy summer stroll walking route takes about 40 minutes, if nobody stops to climb anything, and includes ice cream stops, playgrounds and an optional apperitivo.
A summer evening in Palma with kids →
Summer camps. The school holidays are just around the corner and the best camps fill up well ahead of July. Multi-activity, sports, language classes, theatrical – plenty of multilingual options for both resident and visiting families. We’ve listed most of them so you can browse, click and book.
Explore summer camps in Mallorca →
What’s the Weather Like This Month
Reliably hot, sunny and dry. June is one of the best weather months on the island – long days, warm evenings, and very little rain.
- Temperature: 26–28°C in the day, building to around 29°C by the last week. Evenings around 18–20°C – warm enough for dinner on a terrace.
- Rainfall: Minimal. Around five grey or rainy days across the whole month, and even then showers tend to be brief. One of the driest months on the island.
- Sea temperature: Around 21–22°C – warm enough for long swims, and noticeably more comfortable than May. The south and east-facing coves warm up fastest.
- Daylight: Sunset after 21h throughout the month. Long evenings are one of June’s best features.
Packing tips: Full summer wardrobe from day one. Sunscreen with a high SPF is non-negotiable. A light layer for the odd cooler evening, particularly if you’re staying in the mountains or the north. June doesn’t require a rain jacket, but long sleeves can be useful for the UV, and the occasional mossie.
Read our Seasonal Travel Guide → And just in case check our Rainy Day Guide here →
And Just Around the Corner
July brings peak summer fast. School holidays across Europe kick in during the first two weeks and the island fills up accordingly. Book restaurants now for July weekends – particularly anywhere on the coast. Best beach restaurants in Mallorca →
Local fiestas keep the calendar full throughout the month. The Festes del Carme celebrate the patron saint of sailors and fishermen with boat processions in ports across the island. Towards the end of July, Alcúdia’s big celebration – the Festes de Sant Jaume – fills the streets with giants, folk dancing and a proper town party.
August brings a rare treat – Mallorca will be one of the best places in Europe to watch a total solar eclipse on 12 August – the first visible from Spain since 1905. Total coverage of the sun lasts around 90 seconds from the west coast, happening right at sunset over open sea. Boat trips are already selling out and west coast accommodation is filling up fast. The time to plan is now. Full guide to watching the eclipse in Mallorca →
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