Muro Holidays: Inland Balearic Town Guide for UK Travellers
Illes Balears · Balearic Islands · Spain · 6,610 residents
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Muro is a small inland town in the Balearic Islands, home to around 6,610 people and set at 72 metres above sea level. It is not on the coast, and that is much of its appeal: this is a place for a slower, more local kind of holiday, built around its own ethnological museum, a historic bullring and a pair of archaeological sites within a short drive. Palma de Mallorca airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly 21 miles away, about half an hour by car. June is the most comfortable month, warm without the full heat of July, and the ferry port at Alcúdia sits only 8 miles from town.
Why go
- The Museu Etnològic de Muro sits a short stroll from the centre, ideal for culture and families.
- Palma de Mallorca airport has direct UK flights and is about 30 minutes away by car.
- June brings highs around 29°C with relatively few rain days, the best month to visit.
Top sights in Muro
Museums, Ruins and a Historic Bullring
The most notable sight is the Museu Etnològic de Muro, an ethnological museum about 0.2 miles from the centre. It suits a cultural morning and works well with children in tow, and it is the natural place to start getting a feel for the town.
Further out, two archaeological sites listed as cultural property give the area some depth. Ses Pedreres / Vinromà lies about 1.3 miles away, and Ses Cases de Son Serra about 2.6 miles. Back in town, the plaza de toros de Muro, the local bullring, stands roughly 0.4 miles from the centre.
Tours and tickets for activities in the area can be booked directly on this page.
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Museu Etnològic de Muro
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Tours & tickets in Muro
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Muro can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Muro
Staying in a Quiet Inland Town
Muro is an inland town rather than a coastal resort, so a stay here means a calmer base among locals rather than a seafront strip. With a population of around 6,610, the town is compact, and its museum and bullring are both within easy walking distance of the centre.
If you want more going on in the evenings, larger neighbours such as sa Pobla and Inca are close by. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare what is available for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Muro and the villages around it is a hire car from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), about 30 min away.
Best time to visit Muro
When to Visit Muro
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
June is the standout month, with average highs of about 29°C, lows near 18°C and around 7 rain days. It is warm enough for long days out without the peak heat that follows.
July is the hottest and driest month, reaching around 33°C with just 2 rain days on average, and August stays hot at about 31°C. The wettest month by rainfall is February, at around 105 mm, while May has the most rain days, about 13. September also turns showery, with roughly 11 rain days.
Winter is mild rather than warm: January averages a high of about 15°C and a low of 7°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | 7°C | 58 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 6°C | 105 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 9°C | 32 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 11°C | 56 mm | 11 h |
| May | 23°C | 14°C | 62 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 29°C | 18°C | 49 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 33°C | 22°C | 8 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 21°C | 47 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 18°C | 73 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 16°C | 44 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 12°C | 57 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 16°C | 7°C | 25 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and Driving to Muro
The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca (PMI), which has direct flights from the United Kingdom. It is about 21 miles from Muro, roughly a 30-minute drive, so car hire at the airport is the simplest way to arrive.
If you are travelling by sea, the closest ferry port is Alcúdia, about 8 miles away, with sailings to Barcelona and to Ciutadella on Menorca. Palma's port, about 25 miles away, connects with Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia on the mainland, and with Ibiza and Maó. Ciutadella, about 45 miles away, links to Alcúdia and Barcelona.
By air
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)21 miles, about 30 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Alcúdia (8 miles), Palma (25 miles), Ciutadella (45 miles).
Muro is good for
Around Muro
Easy Day Trips from Muro
Several towns lie within a short drive. Sa Pobla is the closest at about 3 miles, followed by Santa Margalida at around 4 miles. Campanet and Can Picafort are both roughly 6 miles away, and Sineu about 7 miles.
For somewhere larger, Inca, with a population of around 29,300, is about 8 miles away, as is the small village of Costitx. Alcúdia, around 9 miles away, is another sizeable town and also home to the nearest ferry port.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Stay
Muro is not on the coast, so plan on driving for anything beyond the town itself. A hire car from Palma de Mallorca airport makes the nearby towns and archaeological sites far easier to reach.
July averages around 33°C, so keep sightseeing for the mornings and evenings at that time of year. It is also worth remembering that this is a small town of about 6,610 people: expect a local pace, and look to Inca or Alcúdia if you need a bigger town.
Questions people ask
How far is Muro from Palma de Mallorca airport?
Muro is about 21 miles from Palma de Mallorca airport, a drive of roughly 30 minutes. The airport has direct flights from the United Kingdom, making it the most convenient way to reach the town.
Is Muro on the coast?
No, Muro is an inland town at 72 metres above sea level. The nearest ferry port, Alcúdia, is about 8 miles away, and Can Picafort lies roughly 6 miles from town, so a car is helpful.
What is the best month to visit Muro?
June is the best month, with average highs of about 29°C, lows around 18°C and roughly 7 rain days. July is hotter at around 33°C, while February is the wettest month by rainfall.
What is there to see in Muro?
The main sight is the Museu Etnològic de Muro, an ethnological museum near the centre. There is also the town's bullring, plus the archaeological sites of Ses Pedreres / Vinromà and Ses Cases de Son Serra within about 3 miles.
Can I reach Muro by ferry?
Yes. Alcúdia, about 8 miles away, has ferries to Barcelona and Ciutadella. Palma, about 25 miles away, connects with Barcelona, Valencia, Dénia, Ibiza and Maó, offering more options from the mainland.