Manacor Holidays: A Guide to Mallorca's Inland Town
Illes Balears · Balearic Islands · Spain · 42,631 residents
Manacor is a working inland town of around 42,600 people, set 125 metres above sea level about 25 miles from Palma de Mallorca airport. It is not on the coast, and that is part of its appeal. You come here for the town museum, an early Christian basilica site a few miles out, and a base from which the east-coast resorts of Porto Cristo, Cala Millor and Portocolom are all within a dozen miles. Summers are hot and dry, with July averaging highs of 31°C and barely any rain. For British travellers, direct flights into Palma and a drive of just over half an hour make it simple to reach for a week or a fortnight.
Why go
- The Museu d’Història de Manacor sits about a mile from the centre, ideal for families.
- The Basílica Paleocristiana de Son Peretó, an early Christian church site, lies roughly 3.5 miles away.
- Palma de Mallorca airport has direct UK flights and is a 36-minute drive.
Top sights in Manacor
Museums and Ancient Ruins Near Manacor
The most notable sight close to town is the Museu d’Història de Manacor, the local history museum, about a mile from the centre. It suits a family morning as well as anyone curious about the town's past, and it makes a sensible first stop before heading out to the countryside.
Around 3.5 miles away is the Basílica Paleocristiana de Son Peretó, an archaeological site built around the remains of an early Christian church. It is a quieter, open-air counterpart to the museum and pairs well with it on the same day.
Beyond these two, there is a wide choice of tours and activities in the area, and you can book tours and tickets directly from this page using the booking cards shown.
Tours & tickets in Manacor
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Manacor can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Choosing a Base in Manacor
Manacor itself is inland, so staying in town means everyday Mallorcan life rather than a beachfront strip. With a population of over 42,000 it has the feel of a proper working town, which suits travellers who prefer local streets to resort hotels and do not mind a short drive to the sea.
If you want sand on the doorstep, the nearby coastal towns of Porto Cristo, Cala Millor and Portocolom are all within about 11 miles, while Petra and Porreres offer smaller, quieter inland alternatives. The page shows live hotel prices so you can compare town and coast side by side.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Manacor and the villages around it is a hire car from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), about 36 min away.
Best time to visit Manacor
When to Visit Manacor
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- 16°CFeb95 mm
- 18°CMar24 mm
- 20°CApr52 mm
- 22°CMay61 mm
- 27°CJun28 mm
- 31°CJul7 mm
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- 27°CSept56 mm
- 25°COct38 mm
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
The most pleasant months on our climate data are July, August and October. July is the hottest and driest, with average highs of 31°C, lows of 22°C and only around three rainy days and 7mm of rain. August is almost as warm at 30°C, though with more rainfall in the form of occasional storms.
October is the pick for those who find high summer too much: highs of around 25°C and seven rainy days on average. February sees the heaviest rainfall, about 95mm, while May has the most rainy days at 13. Winter is mild rather than warm, with January highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 8°C | 33 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 7°C | 95 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 10°C | 24 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 11°C | 52 mm | 11 h |
| May | 22°C | 14°C | 61 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 27°C | 18°C | 28 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 31°C | 22°C | 7 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 22°C | 58 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 19°C | 56 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 17°C | 38 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 13°C | 45 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 16°C | 8°C | 20 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Getting to Manacor from the UK
The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca (PMI), which has direct flights from the United Kingdom. It lies about 25 miles from Manacor, and the drive takes roughly 36 minutes, so car hire at the airport is the most practical option.
If you would rather bring your own car, ferries reach Mallorca from the Spanish mainland. Palma, around 31 miles from Manacor, has sailings from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia, plus connections to Ibiza and Maó. Alcúdia, about 19 miles away, has routes from Barcelona and to Ciutadella. You would need to drive through France and Spain to reach those mainland ports first.
By air
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)25 miles, about 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Alcúdia (19 miles), Palma (31 miles), Ciutadella (44 miles).
Manacor is good for
Around Manacor
Easy Day Trips from Manacor
The closest outing is Petra, a small inland town about 6 miles away. Porto Cristo, roughly 7 miles east, is the nearest coastal escape, and Felanitx, a larger town of over 18,000 people, is a similar distance to the south.
Further along the coast, Son Servera is about 9 miles away and Cala Millor around 10 miles, both good for a beach afternoon. Porreres and Santa Margalida are each about 10.5 miles off, and Portocolom, at roughly 11 miles, rounds off a ring of destinations that never needs more than a short drive.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Visit
Manacor is inland, so plan on a car if beaches are part of the holiday; the nearest coast at Porto Cristo is around 7 miles away.
July and August regularly reach 30°C or more, and the town offers less sea breeze than the coastal resorts, so schedule outdoor sightseeing such as Son Peretó for the morning. As a sizeable town of over 42,000 residents, it keeps running year-round, which makes it a reasonable base outside the summer season too.
Questions people ask
How far is Manacor from Palma airport?
Manacor is about 25 miles from Palma de Mallorca airport, a drive of roughly 36 minutes. The airport has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the journey from landing to arriving in town is short and straightforward with car hire.
Is Manacor on the beach?
No, Manacor is an inland town at 125 metres above sea level. The nearest coastal towns are Porto Cristo, about 7 miles away, Cala Millor at roughly 10 miles and Portocolom at around 11 miles, all easy drives for a beach day.
What is the best month to visit Manacor?
July, August and October are the best months on our climate data. July is hottest and driest at 31°C with about three rainy days, while October offers a gentler 25°C, which many British travellers find more comfortable for sightseeing.
What is there to see in Manacor?
The Museu d’História de Manacor, the town history museum, is about a mile from the centre and suits families. Around 3.5 miles out is the Basílica Paleocristiana de Son Peretó, an archaeological site with the remains of an early Christian church.
Can I take a ferry to Mallorca to reach Manacor?
Yes. Palma, about 31 miles from Manacor, has ferries from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Alcúdia, around 19 miles away, has sailings from Barcelona. Both let you bring a car across from the Spanish mainland.