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Everything about fishing in Mallorca: buy your fishing licence online, popular spots, fish species, gear and rules. Your practical guide to fishing on the island.
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Everyday Life & Leisure
Living, Shopping & Enjoying
Daily life on Mallorca: shopping, restaurants, sport, the German community and everything that shapes everyday life on the island. Tips from expats for expats.
Articles
19
Avg. reading time
10 min
Updated
March 2026
Everyday Life and Leisure on Mallorca - Living Like a Local
Daily life on Mallorca has its own rhythm. The midday break lasts longer, supermarkets like Mercadona and Lidl carry different products than in Germany, and social life often takes place outdoors. As a German newcomer you will quickly notice that everyday life on the island is more relaxed but also organised differently. From the best weekly markets to German-speaking doctors, clubs and regular meet-ups - the German community on Mallorca is large and well connected.
In our guides you will find practical tips for everyday life on Mallorca. We show you where to buy German products, which restaurants and cafés are worth a visit and how to find sports facilities, gyms and outdoor activities. You will also learn all about local festivals and events, the best beaches away from the tourist crowds and how to connect with the expat community. So that Mallorca quickly becomes more than just a holiday island for you.
The most important guides
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The best places to shop in Mallorca: large supermarkets such as Mercadona and Lidl as well as traditional weekly markets with local produce.
7 min7 min
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A practical guide to the English-language Facebook groups, WhatsApp and Telegram communities, Reddit threads, and forums where Mallorca expats ask questions, swap advice, and find services. Includes tips on spotting scams and getting the most out of each platform.
9 min9 min
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Mallorca has a large and welcoming expat scene. This guide shows you where English speakers gather - from international clubs and sports groups to professional networks, churches, and charity organisations - plus practical tips for settling in fast.
10 min10 min
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All public holidays in Mallorca at a glance: national Spanish holidays, regional Balearic days and local patron-saint festivals. With background information, traditions and practical tips for daily life.
10 min10 min
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How to find cheap flights to Mallorca: the best airlines compared, booking tips, the 75% resident discount for islanders and everything about Palma Airport (PMI).
9 min9 min
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Outdoor activities on Mallorca: hikes through the Tramuntana, cycling, sailing, golf, diving and gyms. Your guide to leisure on the island.
9 min9 min
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Bringing pets to Mallorca: EU pet passport, microchip, vaccinations, dog-friendly beaches, vets and practical tips for dogs and cats.
8 min8 min
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Everything expats need to know about sending letters and parcels home from Mallorca. Correos vs. couriers, customs rules for UK and non-EU destinations, CN22/CN23 forms, receiving packages from abroad, and practical timelines and costs.
14 min14 min
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Everything about internet and mobile on Mallorca: fixed-line and fibre, mobile providers, prepaid vs. contract, costs, availability in rural areas and practical tips for switching provider.
13 min13 min
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How the school system on Mallorca works, what options you have (state, concerted, private, German School), what costs arise and how to enrol your child.
9 min9 min
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Which festivals and traditions shape the annual calendar on Mallorca, which customs you should know about and how to become a respectful part of island culture.
8 min8 min
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Where you can hire beer garden sets, party tents, tools, trailers and event equipment on Mallorca. With prices, tips on deposits and delivery, and German-speaking providers.
8 min8 min
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How waste separation is organised on Mallorca, which bins take which waste, how bulky waste is collected, where the Punto Verde facilities are and what your municipality's waste fees cost.
7 min7 min
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Where to eat well on Mallorca, what typical dishes cost and the quirks of Spanish food culture. From tapas evenings to Sunday lunch.
7 min7 min
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How safe Mallorca really is, which mechanical and electronic security measures work, how alarm providers operate and how home insurance policies differ.
8 min8 min
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Everything you need to know about streaming geo-blocking from Mallorca: how it works, which VPNs reliably bypass it in 2026, Smart DNS as a faster alternative, the EU Portability Regulation, and an honest look at the legal and grey-zone questions.
13 min13 min
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A practical guide to watching TV and streaming on Mallorca as an English-speaking expat. Covers Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, sports streaming, local Spanish TV, satellite dishes, and streaming boxes.
14 min14 min
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From boat trips to hiking in the Tramuntana and the Tren de Sóller: the best activities and day trips on Mallorca for residents and visitors. With prices and insider tips.
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