July arrives and the island tips fully into summer. Mornings for the beach, siesta for the heat, evenings for everything else.The temperature has climbed to places where the sea is simply the best place to be, and a new rhythm takes hold: evenings become the new afternoons, sunset play dates on the beach, after-dark markets, dinners at 21h or beyond, and a colourful spread of village fairs and fiestas that push bedtimes well past ten o’ clock.
July on the Island
The island is at its busiest. Almost all of Europe is on school holiday, everyone heads to the beaches, and popular spots fill fast. The challenge starts with parking – arrive much after 9h and you’ll be walking. Tourism hotspots like Sóller or the Santanyí market can feel overwhelming, if not impossible, especially with kids in tow, and the heat is not to be under-estimated.
None of that means a holiday in July isn’t worth it – it just means planning your day differently. The locals have it figured out: up early for the beach before the heat and crowds build, shade or pool from around 13h until late afternoon, then back out as the temperature drops after 17h. Head out for a seaside dinner at 18h and you’ll almost always need a change of clothes – it’s one of the best times to swim or play on the beach. Evening Meals are best booked as the heat drops and the sun sets after 19h30, followed by walks along the harbour, or a digestif while the kids play on the village square. Follow that rhythm and July is brilliant. Fight it and it’s exhausting.
The month’s event calendar is one of the best of the year. Village and harbour fiestas take place across almost every town and port on the island – open-air dinners, fireworks, outdoor cinema and family activities in squares and streets from the northwest to the southeast. Highlights for families include the Verge del Carme boat processions across the island on July 16 , the Sant Jaume celebrations in Alcúdia and Santanyí, and the start of La Patrona in Pollença. It’s the best time of year to see Mallorcan village culture come to life all at once.
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. Read it here →
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)
MORE Mallorca Summer Market at Zoëtry | 3–4 July | Llucmajor
The More Mallorca summer market pops up at Zoëtry Mallorca for two evenings of local product shopping, arts, workshops, music and food trucks and kids activities. 17h–22h.
More info & tickets →.
Sunset Market | 15 July to 13 August | Puerto Portals
Now in its twelfth edition, the Sunset Market runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 18h to midnight. Over 20 stalls of design, fashion, accessories and homeware, plus live music, food trucks and lots of activities for children, set right on the marina.
More info →
Festes de la Verge del Carme | 16 July | Ports across the island
The patron saint of sailors and fishermen is celebrated in coastal towns across the island, with the main processions falling on 16 July. Decorated fishing boats process through the harbour carrying a statue of the Virgin del Carme, accompanied by music, fireworks and the whole port turning out to watch. An authentic island evening.
The best places to experience it with kids:
Port de Pollença | Passeig Voramar | 10-19 July
Harbour procession for the Verge del Carme. Concerts, correfoc and ball de bot (traditional dance) run through the festivities.
Programme coming soon.
Porto Cristo | Passeig de la Sirena | 27 June to 23 July
A full programme: a maritime procession, a night market on 10 July, and family activities including storytelling sessions, beach cinema and a foam party. On 19 July, a children’s correfoc, the adult correfoc, and fireworks over the bay. More info →
Port d’Andratx | the harbour | 7 to 19 July
Music, dancing, a correfoc and outdoor cinema (Wicked) throughout with the main procession on the 16th.
More info →
Cala Figuera | the harbour | 4 to 16 July
Concerts, verbenas (parties) and a children’s Horabauxa (kids party) plus outdoor cinema (Mamma Mia) and the main procession on the 16th.
More info →
Cala Rajada | the harbour | 1 to 16 July
Giants, a correfoc, traditional games and outdoor cinema (Zootropolis) with the main procession on the 16th.
More info →
Portocolom | Plaça de Sant Jaume | 16 July
Mass, a maritime procession and a night market.
More info →
Festes de Santa Margalida | 19–20 July | Felanitx
Felanitx’s patron saint fiesta, and the stage for the Cavallets: children who dance inside horse-shaped frames strapped around their waists, so it looks as if they’re riding, accompanied by a girl playing la Dama. They move through the streets to the xeremia (a Mallorcan bagpipe), the flabiol (a small pipe) and the tamborí (a hand drum). A tradition since 1603, declared a Festival of Cultural Interest in 2015.
The Cavallets dance through the streets from the Casa de Cultura at 19h on 19 July – the best moment to catch them.
More info →
Note: the town of Santa Margalida (near Can Picafort) holds its own separate fiestas of the same name, running 11–21 July – with giants, a procession and a kids foam party at 16h30 on July 14.
Festes de Sant Jaume | 16–28 July | Santanyí & Alcúdia, Manacor & more
Sant Jaume (Saint James the Apostle), patron saint of Spain, has his feast day on 25 July – also the patron saint day for several Mallorcan towns, including Alcúdia, Manacor, Algaida and Santanyí. The build-up starts a week or more earlier in some of them.
In Alcúdia, the pedestrianised old town fills with giants, folk dancing and open-air concerts building to the 25th. In Algaida, the Cossiers dance is the highlight, traditionally performed around the 24th and 25th. And in Portocolom, festivities include a children’s correfoc at 22h on 24 July.
Blue Marina Clean-Up | 19 July | Puerto Portals Sailing School
A family friendly clean-up of the marina and bay by kayak and paddleboard, from 10h to 13h, followed by an aperitif with snacks and live music. Free, open to ages four and up, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.
Register →
La Patrona | From 26 July | Pollença
The Festa de la Patrona honours Pollença’s patron saint, the Mare de Déu dels Àngels, and commemorates the town’s victory over Ottoman pirates in 1550. The festivities run from 26 July through to 2 August, with the Moors and Christians re-enactment on 2 August as the grand finale.
The week is packed: children’s activities, concerts, a white-dress evening party in the Joan March gardens, exhibitions, and the Cossiers dance on the day of the battle. On 2 August, the whole town hits the streets in costume – the Christians in white pyjamas and nightshirts, the Moors in vivid, colourful dress – for the re-enactment of the 1550 battle through Pollença’s narrow streets.
Full programme coming soon →
Festes de la Beata | 28 July | Valldemossa
Valldemossa’s celebrations to honour Santa Catalina Tomàs, the island’s own native saint, born in the village in 1531. The festivities typically run for a week or more before the 28th.
Full programme coming soon →
Island Adventures – things to do with kids in July
Water parks. July is when water parks earn their place in the calendar. When it’s 34°C and the beach parking – or the beach itself – is gridlocked, a water park can be the surprisingly appealing option.
Aqualand El Arenal is the island’s largest, with four zones – Adrenaline Fun, Kidzworld, Family Fun and Chill Out & Play – and two new slides for 2026, Kukulcán and Hurakán. Western Water Park in Magaluf is the only themed park on the island, home to The Beast, rated the steepest water slide in Spain. Hidropark, in Alcúdia, is the smallest and calmest of the three, and the only one in the north.
There are a few other options too, from Katmandu Park’s splash zone to natural pools in the Tramuntana – full details in the guide below.
Book online rather than at the gate – all three main parks charge more at the ticket office – and arrive when they open, as queues for the bigger slides build fast by mid-morning.
Our full guide to Mallorca’s water parks →
Escaping the heat: July rarely brings rain, but some days the midday sun does the same job of pushing you indoors. Shopping centres, museums, cinemas and soft play all offer a couple of hours of proper air conditioning when the heat gets too much, browse our ‘rainy day’ guide for our top spots:
Our guide to indoor and AC activities →
And then of course there’s the caves: All five of Mallorca’s visitor caves maintain a constant temperature of around 18–21°C year-round – a welcome change when it’s 32°C outside. Drach is the most visited and the most commercial; Campanet is the quieter, more personal option and better suited tfor exploring at your own pace; Artà is perched on a cliff above the sea at Canyamel; Hams pairs well with Dinosaurland (outdoor) next door for a full day out; and Génova is the easy option if you’re based in or around Palma. All five have steps – no pushchairs in any of them.
Mallorca’s caves with kids: which one should you visit? →
The beaches – Not all beaches are equal under July pressure. The small, beautiful coves of the southeast fill fast and can feel packed by 11h. For families with young children, the long stretches of Playa de Muro, Alcudia, Es Trenc and the East Coast around Cala Millor are somewhat easier in July – shallow water, space to spread out, plenty of facilities. That’s if you can find parking of course – arrive before 10h, after 17h or sometimes get lucky at lunch time. For parking tips and our favourite family beaches, see the full Beach Guide below.
The best family beaches in Mallorca →
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 →
Family Friendly Insider
Warm water and plenty of plankton mean jellyfish numbers rise through July and August. Most beach days pass without a single sighting, but every now and then one turns up, especially after strong winds or a summer storm. Here’s what you need to know about Mallorca’s most common jellyfish, and the official advice if someone gets stung.
Jellyfish in Mallorca: essential tips for families →
What’s the Weather Like This Month
July is the hottest month on the island. Reliably sunny, almost always dry, and warm well into the evening.
- Temperature: 29–32°C in the day, although inland areas and heatwaves often push temperatures above 35°C. Evenings around 22–24°C – warm enough to eat outside in a t-shirt until midnight.
- Sea temperature: Around 24–25°C – the warmest it gets all year. Perfect for long swims and snorkelling.
- Rainfall: Extremely unlikely. July is one of the driest months on the island.
- Daylight: Sunset around 21h throughout the month. Still long, warm evenings.
Packing tips: Full summer kit. High SPF sunscreen – the UV index is very high in July. A hat for children is non-negotiable between 11h and 16h but swim t-shirts with UV protection are another essential for faff-free beach days. For the evening, mosquito spray or light long sleeves, especially if you are staying near salt flats or wetlands.
Read our Seasonal Travel Guide →
And Just Around the Corner
On 12 August, a total solar eclipse – the first visible from Spain since 1905 – passes over Mallorca at sunset. Total coverage of the sun lasts around 90 seconds from the west coast, happening right at sunset over open sea. Boat trips are already sold old and finding accommodation in Soller is close to impossible. Multiple road closures expected to manage crowds.
Full guide to watching the eclipse in Mallorca →
Elsewhere on the island, La Patrona in Pollença culminates on 2 August with the famous Moors and Christians battle. And summer Festes continue with Sant Bartomeu in Soller and Capdepera, plus a good few week more of sunset markets, cinema on the beach, and long summer evenings spent outdoors.
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