Things to Do in Palma de Mallorca in May

May transforms these limestone peaks into a green wild rosemary and thyme. The GR-221 trail from Valldemossa to Deià offers 12 km (7.5 miles) of moderate hiking through terraced olive groves, with the scent of blooming almond trees drifting across the path. Morning temperatures of 18°C (64°F) make 8 AM starts ideal before the afternoon sun intensifies.

The maze of lanes behind La Seu cathedral becomes a tapas adventure in May's mild evenings. Start at 7 PM when locals emerge for el vermut - the pre-dinner ritual of vermouth and small plates. The humidity makes cold tapas like ensaladilla rusa (creamy potato salad) and boquerones (marinated anchovies) taste better than they should.

May's calmer seas make the 45-minute crossing to this uninhabited island chain comfortable enough for non-sailors. The water clarity reaches 30 m (98 ft) visibility, revealing meadows of posidonia seagrass where loggerhead turtles feed. You'll likely have the Blue Cave to yourself before June crowds arrive.

The 150-year-old market bursts with spring produce in May - tiny peas from Sa Pobla, wild asparagus from the island interior, and early tomatoes that taste like tomatoes. Classes start at 9 AM when fishmongers are still shouting prices for red shrimp from Sóller. You'll learn to make arròs brut (dirty rice) using seasonal vegetables that change weekly.

The 3 km (1.9 mile) climb from sea level to this 14th-century circular castle gains 112 m (367 ft) elevation - manageable on e-bikes that local shops rent by the hour. May's 7:30 PM sunset hits the sandstone walls at the perfect angle, turning them honey-gold while you look down on Palma's Gothic skyline.