Is Mallorca safe?
Very safe overall. Drunk-tourist trouble in a few resorts, road crashes on mountain roads and summer heat are bigger risks than crime.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-11.
- Homicide rate in Spain: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Spain: 3.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Mallorca at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Bag theft on beaches and from parked cars at popular coves, pickpocketing in Palma's crowded center, and drunk disorder in Magaluf and S'Arenal. |
| At night | Palma's nightlife is relaxed and safe. Resort strips like Magaluf are rowdy; stay with a group and use official taxis there. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women in most areas. Watch drinks in Magaluf and S'Arenal; elsewhere the island is calm and welcoming. |
| Other risks | Summer heat above 35°C; Strong currents and jellyfish at some beaches; Steep, narrow mountain roads with cyclists |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Parked-car break-ins at remote coves; leave nothing visible
- Fake charity petitions in Palma's center
- Overpriced beach-bar drinks and sunbed charges
Take care
- Magaluf and S'Arenal at night: fights, spiked drinks and balcony falls
- Mountain roads in Tramuntana: narrow bends and many cyclists
- Remote coves: unattended cars are common targets
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drinking alcohol in the street is banned in many cities, with on-the-spot fines.
- Wearing swimwear or going shirtless away from the beach is fined in Barcelona and many resorts.
- Police can ask for photo ID at any time and hold you until it's confirmed; carry it.
How Mallorca compares in Spain
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| San Sebastián | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bilbao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Córdoba | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Menorca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Toledo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Santiago de Compostela | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Salamanca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Barcelona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Madrid | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Seville | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Valencia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Málaga | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mallorca | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ibiza | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tenerife | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gran Canaria | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Granada | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palma | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Las Palmas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alicante | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marbella | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cádiz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Benidorm | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sitges | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Mallorca safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women in most areas. Watch drinks in Magaluf and S'Arenal; elsewhere the island is calm and welcoming.
Is Mallorca safe at night?
Palma's nightlife is relaxed and safe. Resort strips like Magaluf are rowdy; stay with a group and use official taxis there.
What is the crime rate in Mallorca?
Bag theft on beaches and from parked cars at popular coves, pickpocketing in Palma's crowded center, and drunk disorder in Magaluf and S'Arenal. Nationally, Spain records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Mallorca?
Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- TIB Mallorca (public transport)
- Palma Airport (Aena)
- Illes Balears tourism
- Ibsalut (Balearic health service)
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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