April is the island in full bloom. Hotels and restaurants that have been shut since October open their doors, the countryside is lush and green, and the weather is warm enough for long days out – hiking and biking in the mountains, and long afternoons on quiet beaches. It’s also the month that brings Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), the Orange Fair in Sóller, Sant Jordi Book Day, and – at the very end of the month – the Palma Boat Show. There’s a lot going on, and most of it is free.
For families living on the island, April is often a favourite month. Most schools holiday for at least one to two weeks, and those first trips back to the beach – perhaps the first dip in the sea of the year – feel like a well-kept secret.
What’s the Weather Like This month
April can surprise you – warm, sunny days that feel properly summery, then a cooler spell that has you reach for a jacket. By mid-month the pattern is mostly settled, but pack for both.
- Temperature: Daytime highs of 18-23°C in Palma, cooler in the mountains and the north.
- Rainfall: April is actually one of the wetter spring months, with an average of around 39mm across roughly eight days. Showers tend to be short-lived rather than all-day, but don’t rule them out.
- Sea temperature: Around 16-17°C – cold, but manageable for the determined.
- Daylight: Around 13.5 hours by late April, with sunset after 20h30.
Packing tips: A light layer and jacket for mornings, evenings and mountain days is essential. A warm jumper for after swimming too – the sea is cold and the breeze on the beach can feel frosty post-dip. If you’re travelling with children who’ll want to be in the water regardless, a mini wetsuit will save everyone’s afternoon.
Check our Rainy Day Guide here →
Camp de Mar’s Restaurant Illeta opens late March
What’s Happening (& What’s Not) in April?
April is the start of the tourist season in most of Mallorca. Many hotels and restaurants open for Easter weekend or the first weekend of the month, others a little later, but most are back by the end of April. Palma feels bustling, the mountain villages fill up with walkers and explorers, and the Easter holidays bring families from all over Europe – plenty of hotels are full for Easter despite only just having opened their doors. The beach towns are still relaxed by comparison – you can generally park, walk into a restaurant without a reservation, and have a beach largely to yourself on a weekday. Weekends are a little trickier.
A few other things worth knowing before you plan your days: Easter week brings road closures and slow-moving evening processions in town centres across the island, particularly on Maundy Thursday (2 April) and Good Friday (3 April). Some shops will be closed or close earlier on these public holiday evenings. See our full Easter guide for everything you need to know →
Looking for Easter Holiday Camps for kids? We’ve rounded up our favourites here →
Mallorca 312 | Saturday 25 April: 8,000 cyclists take on routes of up to 312km across the north of the island on closed roads. If you’re planning to drive anywhere in the north – Alcúdia, Pollença, Sa Pobla, inland routes – expect significant road closures from early morning until mid-afternoon. Either plan around it or enjoy the spectacle from a café terrace.
On the beaches: The beaches are open but many are not fully operational until May – some sunbeds will be out, but not all, and lifeguard services are unlikely. Many beach restaurants are open by Easter, but beach clubs tend to roll out their loungers towards the end of the month. Sunny days in April are some of the best for beach picnics and long afternoons, but if you’re after a swim in comfort, a hotel with a heated indoor pool is worth considering – very few heat their outdoor pools this early. We’ve rounded up a few family favourites here →
For more on what to do with children over Easter and spring, see our full guide: 12 Things to Do in Mallorca with Kids This Easter →
Read our Seasonal Travel Guide →
What’s On This Month
Our pick of island events this month; cultural, seasonal and outdoors n’ active moments for all the family to enjoy.
Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week) | 29 March – 6 April | Island-Wide
Holy Week runs from Palm Sunday (29 March) through Easter Monday (6 April), with the most atmospheric evenings on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Candlelit processions move slowly through historic streets across the island – Palma, Pollença, Sineu and Felanitx all have their own long-standing traditions. It’s less about Easter eggs and more about genuinely atmospheric evenings that children find memorable once they’re old enough to stay up for them.
Key dates in April:
- 2 April | Maundy Thursday: Processions across the island, including the Sant Crist de La Sang procession in Palma. Shops close earlier in the evening.
- 3 April | Good Friday: Major processions island-wide. In Pollença and Felanitx, the Davallament – a re-enactment of the Descent from the Cross – is one of the most dramatic events in the Mallorcan calendar.
- 5 April | Easter Sunday: Morning church services and family gatherings.
- 6 April | Easter Monday: Public holiday. Traditional picnic day at rural chapels and hilltop sanctuaries.
Good Friday (3 April) and Maundy Thursday (2 April) are public holidays. Easter Monday (6 April) is also a public holiday in the Balearics.
Read our full Easter guide with events & processions→
Fira de la Taronja (Orange Fair) | 11-12 April | Sóller
The orange fair in Sóller celebrates the end of the citrus season with market stalls selling local oranges, lemons, jams and produce, folk music, and the kind of village fair atmosphere that the Sóller valley does well. Sóller’s Plaça de la Constitució fills up over the main weekend, 11–12 April, combine it with the train from Palma and the tram to the port for a full day out.
Key dates
- 11–12 April: 10–16h – Orange market in Plaça de la Constitució
- 11 April: 10–14h & 16.30–18.30h – Children’s workshops
- 11 April: 12.30h – Official fair opening
- 12 April: 10–13h – Children’s workshops
Events take place across Sóller, Port de Sóller and Fornalutx, with a wider programme running 10–26 April 2026.
Fat i Fat Fest (International Magic Festival of Mallorca) | 9-19 April | Island-wide
Now in its fourth edition, Fat i Fat takes its name from a spell in traditional Mallorcan folk tales – “per la fatifat que la mia mare m’ha comanat…” – which gives you a sense of what it’s going for. Ten days of international magic across the island: the first week (9-12 April) takes shows and performances to towns including Muro, Santanyí, Alaró, Peguera and Inca; the second week (17-19 April) concentrates in Palma at Can Balaguer and Teatre Xesc Forteza.
It’s a mix of headline galas, street magic, family shows and workshops. Some events are ticketed.
Fira del Ram (Spring Funfair) | Until 12 April | Palma (Son Fusteret)
The seasonal funfair runs until Palm Sunday (12 April). Rides, games, food stalls and music-free family days for younger children.
Opening hours Monday-Thursday: 16h30-23h Friday: 16h30-1h Saturday: 11h-1h Sunday & public holidays: 11h-23h30
Organiser profile for music-free days →
Beach Clean-Up | 12 April | Colònia de Sant Jordi
An educational hands-on beach clean-up organised by Fundación Cleanwave.
When: 10–12h
Where: Colònia de Sant Jordi Beach
Diumenge de l’Àngel (Angel Sunday) | Sunday 12 April | Palma – Event TBC
A free family day at Bellver Castle that dates back to 1407, marking the Sunday after Easter. The castle opens from 10h30 to 17h, usually with a full programme: children’s activities, chess tournaments, traditional dancing, the Mounted Police stables open to visitand the traditional Passejada de l’Àngel procession.
A free EMT shuttle normally runs from central Palma throughout the day. Castle entry is free.
2026 programme to be confirmed
Fira de la Sípia (Cuttlefish Fair) | 17-19 April | Alcúdia
Three days of seafood-focused fair celebrating the spring cuttlefish season. Food stalls, local produce, live music, dancing and workshops. Pairs well with a visit to Alcúdia’s old walled town and a beach afternoon nearby.
2026 programme to be confirmed
Magaluf Half Marathon & 10K | 17 – 18 April | Magaluf
Part of one of Spain’s longest-running road races, now in its 40th edition. The Friday Kids Run is a short, age-based race held at the athletics track, with distances set by age group. Entry is €1, with proceeds going to charity.
The main event takes place on Saturday, with 21km and 10km races running along the coast between Magaluf and Palmanova.
More info: halfmarathonmagaluf.com
Fira De Santa Eugènia (Agricultural and Livestock Fair) | 19 April
Now in its 44th edition, this traditional rural fair in the small inland village of Santa Eugènia is where to head for Balearic chicken competitions and all your farmyard faves. Plus local produce and craft stalls. The kind of fair that’s more local than tourist, which is part of the appeal.
Image Credit – Port Adriano
Sant Jordi Book Day | 23 April | Island-Wide
23 April is Sant Jordi’s Day – the Catalan celebration of love and literature, and Spain’s version of World Book Day. The two are intertwined: Sant Jordi’s Day has been marked with the gift of roses since medieval times, and books were added to the tradition in 1931 to coincide with Sant Jordi’s Day and honour two literary giants, Cervantes and Shakespeare. The streets fill with stalls selling both. In Palma, La Rambla and Passeig del Born are lined with booksellers and flower sellers from morning.
A good excuse to let children choose a book and wander the city. Most bookshops run events, with small discounts and reading activities during the week around it.
Fira d’Oví i Caprí (Sheep and Goat Fair) | 26 April | Calvià
A fair in Calvià village with plenty going on for kids, especially farmyard fans. Livestock displays, sheepdog competitions, an artisan market, a shearing display, birds of prey and a parade of bagpipers, big-heads and giants.
Sa Fira (Spring Fair) | 26 April | Santa Maria del Camí
An agricultural, livestock, industrial and artisan fair in one of the island’s main wine-producing towns. Worth combining with a visit to one of the local bodegas if you’re in the area.
Palma International Boat Show | 29 April – 2 May | Moll Vell, Palma
One of the Mediterranean’s biggest boat shows takes over the Moll Vell waterfront right in front of the cathedral at the end of April, running into the first days of May. Over 300 yachts on display and a very impressive Superyacht Village. Children who are into boats will want to get close and pick their favourite. There are cafes and bars on site for snacks and shade.
Under 6s free, €12 day ticket on the door for everyone else, online price may differ.
All dates and times are correct at the time of publishing but may change, particularly in the case of bad weather. Always check directly with the organiser before heading to an event.
Island Adventures – what to do with kids this month
1. All Aboard! The Sóller Train – A Spring Day in the Citrus Valley
Board the wooden train from Palma to Sóller for a spring day in the citrus valley. The Ferrocarril de Sóller has been running since 1912, winding through the Tramuntana with wide-open-window mountain views and dark tunnels that make the journey far more fun than the back seat. April is a good time to go – the orange and lemon trees are still heavy with fruit, Sóller’s square is lively but not packed, and there’s always a table outside and an orange ice cream to be had.
From the town, the old tram rattles down to the sea, or grab your ice creams to go and walk one of the countryside trails to the port, saving the tram for the journey back.
2. A Boat Trip to Sa Calobra – Along the Wild Northwest Coast
Sa Calobra sits at the foot of the Tramuntana where the Torrent de Pareis gorge meets the sea – one of the most dramatic spots on the island. The boat from Port de Sóller is the best way to get there with children: the journey hugs the wild northwest coastline, with sheer cliffs dropping straight into the water and views you won’t get any other way. April is a good time to go before summer crowds make the beach feel less like a discovery and more like a queue.
Full family guide to Sa Calobra by boat →
3. Hit the Trails (before its too hot) – A Coastal Walk to Punta d’es Caló, Betlem
The walk to Punta d’es Caló from the small seaside village of Betlem is one of the easiest coastal walks on the island – wide, mostly flat, and scenic. The path follows the coast with the Llevant mountains on one side and the Bay of Alcúdia opening out on the other. It ends at a broad rock plateau with views across the bay, and on the way back climb down to Cala Na Clara for a splash stop. April is a good month to go – the water is calm and clear before the summer boats arrive. Take a picnic; there’s no café at the end.
Full guide to family hikes in Mallorca →
Stay of the Month – one to book now
Finca Felanixt | Sleeps up to 10
Picture-perfect and peacefully set, this 300-year-old countryside finca has been lovingly restored for laid-back island living. Inside it’s all original beams, cool tiled floors and a breezy boho feel. Outside, there’s room to roam, plenty of shady snooze spots and a big pool with wide steps in easy view from almost everywhere.
The garden yurt is a surprise the kids will want to claim for their own. Add a heated jacuzzi for evenings under big skies, table tennis, foosball, board games and a fitness corner, and you’ve got a base that does the work so you don’t have to. The outdoor kitchen by the pool deserves special mention too – pizza oven, dishwasher, the lot. For days when you do venture out, the coves and port-side restaurants of the southeast are around 30 minutes away.
Sleeps up to 10 across five unique bedrooms, each with separate living space. Sofa beds and cots available.
Enquire for more info and availability →
& Just around the corner
May arrives with the island in full summer mode. Es Firó in Port de Sóller – the dramatic re-enactment of the 1561 Moorish raid, with a mock sea battle, cannon fire and a cast of hundreds in costume – is one of the best family events of the spring. Iron Man Mallorca brings thousands of triathletes to the island. The beach clubs open properly, the watersports season gets going, and the first warm sea swims of the year become a realistic prospect.
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