General Information about Mallorca
Learn all about Mallorca before planning your trip to the island. Find out about the weather, business hours, holidays and much more. Find answers to top questions about travelling to Mallorca.
Mallorca in Numbers
The island of Mallorca has around 860,000 inhabitants. The largest cities are Palma de Mallorca (440,000), Calviá (49,000), Manacor (42,600) and Llucmajor (37,000).
Language
There are 2 official languages in Mallorca: Castilian (Spanish) and Catalan. Due to high levels of tourism on the island, many residents also speak other languages, such as English, Italian, French and German.
Currency
The official currency in Spain is the Euro.
Time Difference
The official time on the Balearic Islands is the same as Peninsular Spain and the rest of Western Europe, GMT+1.
Electricity and Plugs
Plug sockets in Spain take the usual European style, with 2 round prongs of 220V.
Phone Numbers
- Spanish prefix: +34
- Balearic Islands prefix: +971
- National Police: 091
- Local Police: 971 22 55 00
- Emergencies: 112
- Ambulances: 061
- Firemen on the island: 085
- Firemen in Palma: 080
- Lifeguards: 900202202
