Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals across multiple trusted suppliers. This guide focuses on Mallorca, the Balearic island served by Palma de Mallorca Airport and ferry links from Barcelona and Valencia. Use it to plan the best season, routes and overnight options for a self-drive vacation.
Period | Avg high °F / °C | Good time? |
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Spring (Mar–May) | 68–73 °F / 20–23 °C | Yes – mild weather, fewer crowds |
Summer (Jun–Aug) | 84–88 °F / 29–31 °C | Only if you book far ahead and like heat |
Fall (Sep–Nov) | 70–79 °F / 21–26 °C | Yes – warm sea, quieter roads |
Winter (Dec–Feb) | 57–63 °F / 14–17 °C | Acceptable; some camping sites close |
Place | Facilities | Pros | Cons |
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Autocaravaning Park Mallorca, Son Castelló (Palma) | Full hook-ups | Secure fenced site, waste dump, bus to city | Industrial view, book 4–6 months ahead for Jul–Aug |
Municipal Area d'Autocaravanes, Alcúdia | Water+Electric | Near beach, low cost, 48 hour maximum stay | Only 10 spaces, full by noon in summer |
Camping Hipocampo (Cala Romàntica) | Water+Electric | Tree shade, children's pool, accepts vehicles up to 7 m | Closed Nov–Feb, parking spaces close together |
Lluc Monastery Car Park | None | Quiet mountain overnight stop, café on site | Pay at meter, no services, steep access road |
Blue-Zone Street Parking (off-season) | None | Free or low cost after 20:00, near restaurants | Overnight ban 01:00–06:00 May–Sep, no facilities |