February is almond blossom season in Mallorca, when fields across the island turn pink and white almost overnight. With around four million almond trees planted across the countryside, the flower-filled window is brief but beautiful, and the perfect excuse to head out for an easy rural wander with the kids.
Most international schools on the island break for half term mid-month. You’ll often hear Semana Blanca (White Week) mentioned, a time when many families head to the mainland mountains or beyond to ski. Back in Mallorca, the days leading up to Lent are marked by Carnival, with colourful street parties across towns and villages. Palma hosts both the island’s biggest parade, Sa Rua, on 15 February, and a dedicated children’s parade in the days before, with bands, floats, costumes and masks filling the streets.
What’s the Weather Like This month
Weather-wise, February keeps you guessing. Some days are warm and sunny enough to sit on the beach in shorts and a T-shirt, others feel properly wintery and call for coats, scarves and a long hot chocolate stop, especially in the mountains.
- Temperature: Daytime highs are often around 15–18°C in Palma, cooler inland and in the mountains.
- Rainfall: A mixed month. Sunny spells, plus the odd wet day that sends everyone indoors
- Sea temperature: Cold for swimming, great for beach walks and picnic blankets.
- Daylight: Just over 10.5 hours, with sunsets edging towards 18.30h by late February.
Check our Rainy Day Guide here →
What’s Happening (& What’s Not) in February?
Outdoorsy weekends and day-to-day local life continue through February, but there’s a subtle change in the air. As the island blossoms, a handful of restaurants and hotels, previously closed for their winter break, begin to reopen – although most wait until March or April. Getting around the island (and finding a spot to park) remains wonderfully straightforward, with buses, trains and taxis running as normal.
The wooden Tren de Sóller is back on the rails from 1 February, just in time to roll past citrus trees ripe for picking and fields full of pink and white almond blossom.
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.
Almond Fair | Sunday 1 February | Son Servera
Mallorca’s almond blossom fair – Fira de la Flor d’Ametler – is a great way to spend a slow morning with kids, sampling the island’s tastiest roasts, wandering local product stalls and traditional harvest machinery, then pausing to watch the traditional dancing. 9.30–14h (dancing at 12.30)
Festa de la Llum | Monday 2 February | Palma Cathedral
Primary school science in action, and one for the early risers. On just two days of the year, light shines through the cathedral’s large stained glass window projecting a perfect double rose shape on the opposite wall. Doors open at 08h, with the light visible from around 08.30h for a short window (weather dependent).
Sa Rueta Carnival | Sunday 8 February | Palma | 11 – 14h
Carnival fever comes to towns across Mallorca. In Palma, Sa Rueta, the children’s parade, will transform 8 locations across the city, with over 33 free activities incl. masks, face painting, workshops, circus shows, music, magic, storytelling, rides, clowns, games and entertainment for all ages.
Sa Rueta Palma Carnival Locations:
- Pl. de Cort – mini-disco, face-painting and mask workshops
- C. de Colom – the circus street parade at 11.15h, 12.15h and at 13.15h
- Pl. Major – face-painting, children’s corner and circus shows
- La Rambla – mask-workshops, face-painting and clowns. Magic shows at at 11h, 11.45h, 12.30h and at 13.15
- C. de la Riera – painting workshop
- C. de la Unico & Pl. del Mercat – animated characters, giant games, giants and Drac de na Coca
- Pl. del Rei Joan Carles I – recycling workshops, fancy dress, music
- Passeig del Born – face-painting, mask workshops, circus and parades
Find the full program with more events below.
Carnival Weekend | 13 – 15 February | Island-wide
Carnival fever come to towns and villages across Mallorca in February, with each hosting its own events, parade (Sa Rua) and mini-parade (Sa Rueta) or activities for children. In Palma, Here are a few favourites across the island:
13 Feb
Sóller | Sa Rueta | 16h
14 Feb
S’Arenal (Palma) | 15h
Sóller | Sa Rua | 16.30h
Can Picafort | 16h
Esporles | 17h
Pollença | 17h
Santa Maria del Camí | 17h
15 Feb
Lloseta | 16h
Palma | Sa Rua | 17h
Chinese New Year | 22 February | Pere Garau, Palma |
Celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the Horse, in Pere Garau neighbourhood. Costumes, dancing, music and food stalls pop up near the central market for a lively, local event. From 11h
Fira del Ram | 27 February – 12 April | Palma (Son Fusteret)
Palma’s seasonal funfair reopens, with fairground rides, games and food stands, plus music-free family days for a more peaceful fairground experience.
Opening hours
Monday–Thursday: 16.30–23h
Friday: 16.30–01h
Saturday: 11–01h
Sunday & public holidays: 11–23.30h
All dates and times are correct at the time of publishing but may change, particularly in the case of bad weather. We aim to keep listings updated, but always check directly with the organiser before heading to an event.
Island Adventures – what to do with kids this month
1. Take to two wheels, explore Albufera by bike
Spring is cycling season in Mallorca – and not just for the speedsters in lycra. Hire bikes nearby and cruise the flat trails to Albufera Natural Park, with plenty of family-friendly paths, nature spots and even flamingos along the way.
2. An Almond Blossom stroll
Why fly all the way to Japan when you can admire the blossom-filled fields of Mallorca. One of our favourite seasonal walks with kids is at Finca Pública Galatzó, starting from the main car park not far from Es Capdellà. The Ses Sínies route follows wide tracks through almond trees and open countryside, passing the finca (currently under renovation) before heading deeper into the reserve.
The full route is around 8km, but it’s easy to turn back whenever feels right. The terrain is rocky in places but mostly flat or gently sloping, and suits children from around 5+. Enjoy clear views towards Puig Galatzó as you walk, plus the chance of spotting goats, donkeys and even the odd black pig along the way. Bring snacks. Dogs aren’t allowed.
3. Merienda moment
Hot chocolate season is still going strong. Chilly Palma afternoons suit dunking Mallorca’s flourless wonder sponge, cuarto, into thick cups of chocolate, and this is our favourite city spot to do it.
Check out our favourite hot choc stop in Palma →
& Just around the corner
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