Llucmajor covers more ground than any other municipality on Mallorca, from an inland town at the foot of Puig de Randa down to the coast at s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pi. The town made its living from shoes through the 20th century, and a shoemakers' memorial stands at its western gate. In 1349 the Battle of Llucmajor ended the independent Kingdom of Mallorca; a memorial to James III, killed on the field north-east of town, stands on the Passeig Jaume III.
Llucmajor
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €). Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas. ATMs are abundant; most charge €2–7 per foreign card withdrawal. Some shops request ID before accepting a credit card. €500 banknotes are not accepted in most shops.
- Language
- Catalan and Spanish are both official languages of the Balearic Islands; the majority speaks Catalan fluently alongside Spanish. English is common in tourism sectors and establishments.
- Power plug
- Europlug (Type C) and Schuko (Type F) sockets; 230 V, 50 Hz
- Visa
- Schengen area: EU, EEA and Swiss nationals enter on national ID card or passport. Many non-EU nationalities have 90-day visa-free access. Non-EEA citizens staying longer than 90 days require an advance visa.
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid (UTC+01:00 winter time, UTC+02:00 summer time from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October). Canary Islands are one hour behind mainland Spain.
- Tap water
- Safe to drink throughout Spain. In some southern regions it has high mineral content and may taste unfamiliar; locals often drink bottled water instead. Bottled water is inexpensive and widely available.
- Tipping
- Not mandatory or customary. In restaurants: not expected for simple meals or basic establishments; 5–10% in mid-range or upscale venues if service was exceptional. Always pay cash to the server, not on card. Taxi drivers and hotel staff may appreciate small tips in upscale settings but it is not expected.
- Emergency
- 112
When to go
Shoulder
Apr – May
Mild weather for walking the town and looking up at Puig de Randa, before the summer crowds reach the coast.
High season
Jun – Sep
The coastal settlements from s'Arenal to Cala Pi fill with summer visitors, and the midday heat sits hard on the inland town.
Low season
Oct – Mar
The coast goes quiet, while the town, a working place geared to its own residents, carries on much as it does all year.
How long to stay
A morning covers the town: the 18th-century church of Sant Miquel on the Plaça Santa Catalina Tomàs, the memorial to James III on the Passeig Jaume III and the shoemakers' memorial at the western gate. Puig de Randa rises about 4 km north-east of town, and adding it makes a full day. The coast is a separate stay — s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pi suit a longer beach holiday, with the town as a half-day outing from there.
Getting around
The municipality is spread across sixteen settlements. The town of Llucmajor sits inland on the road from Palma to Santanyí, about 15 km south-east of Palma Airport, while s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pi lie on the shore. The town is about 15 km from the sea, so a stay on the coast and a visit to the old town are two separate journeys — plan for the trip between them.
What to see
Destinations in Llucmajor
Frequently asked questions
Is the town of Llucmajor on the beach?
No. The town lies about 15 km from the coast. The seaside part of the municipality is s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pi.How far is Llucmajor from Palma Airport?
The town is about 15 km south-east of Palma Airport, on the road from Palma to Santanyí.What happened at the Battle of Llucmajor?
In 1349 Peter IV of Aragon defeated his cousin James III of Mallorca here, ending the independent Kingdom of Mallorca. James was killed on the battlefield north-east of the town and first buried in its parish church; his grave is now in Palma Cathedral. A memorial to him stands on the Passeig Jaume III.What is Llucmajor known for?
Shoes. In the 20th century the town grew into an industrial centre built mainly on shoemaking, and a shoemakers' memorial stands at the western town gate.