EMT Bus 1 — best option to Palma

• Duration: 25-30 minutes airport to Plaça Espanya.
• Operator: EMT Palma.
• Frequency: every 12-15 minutes peak, 20-30 minutes off-peak.
• Hours: 6am-1am daily.
• Price: €5 single. Day pass €25 24h includes EMT bus.
• Where to board: bus station outside Arrivals (signs to “Línea 1”).
• Stops to centre: direct to Plaça Espanya (Palma’s central transport hub) via Avinguda Joan Miró.
• Tickets: driver (cash/card), EMT app, machines.
• Pros: reliable + frequent + cheap.
• Cons: can be crowded peak summer.

Buses to resort areas

• Magaluf: Bus 21 from PMI 40 minutes, €5. Major British resort area.
• Alcúdia/Pollença: Bus A32 1 hour, €5. Northern Mallorca.
• Cala d’Or: Bus A11 1 hour, €5. East coast.
• Andratx: Bus A41 45 min, €5. West coast.
• Soller (Pearls): via Palma + Tramuntana Express train. Allow 2 hours total.
• Cala Millor: 1h, €5.
• Most resort areas: direct bus from airport €5. Check TIB Mallorca bus app.
• Bus frequency varies: Magaluf every 30 min, smaller resorts hourly.
• Tickets: driver + TIB app.
• Direct vs Palma transfer: direct buses faster + cheaper than via Palma.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt/Cabify

• Duration: 15-25 minutes to Palma centre.
• Taxi metered: €15-25 to centre.
• Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
• Surcharges: +€2 airport supplement. +20% nights/Sundays.
• Resort areas taxi: Magaluf €25-40, Alcúdia €70-90, Cala d’Or €70-90, Andratx €40-60.
• Uber: €12-20 to Palma centre. Available since 2020.
• Bolt: €10-18.
• Cabify: €12-20. Spanish ride-share.
• FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
• Pre-booked transfer: €20-50 (TUI, Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups). Worth it for groups + early/late flights.
• Family of 4: Uber XL €20-30 cheaper than 4× EMT (€20). Taxi €15-25 best for 4.

Practical info + PMI

• One of Europe’s busiest tourist airports: 28M+ passengers/year.
• Single terminal: Terminal A + B + C + D modules.
• Free WiFi: 4 hours.
• From centre back: EMT Bus 1 from Plaça Espanya 25-30 min €5. Taxi €15-25.
• Currency: Euro.
• Schengen + Spain standard.
• Apps: EMT Palma (bus), TIB Mallorca (island buses), Uber, Bolt, Cabify.
• Languages: Spanish + Catalan (Mallorquí dialect). English + German universal in tourism.
• Best time: April-October peak. AVOID July-August (40°C, packed). May-June + September-October ideal.
• Compare to Ibiza IBZ + Menorca MAH: all Balearic islands. PMI biggest + most flights.
• Late-night gaps: EMT bus 6am-1am. Taxi/Uber 24/7.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest PMI to Palma?

EMT Bus 1 — €5 single, 25-30 min direct to Plaça Espanya. Cheapest. Buses to other Mallorca resorts also €5 (Magaluf, Alcúdia, Cala d’Or, Andratx).

How long Mallorca airport to Palma?

EMT Bus 1 25-30 min to Plaça Espanya. Taxi 15-25 min. Uber 15-25 min. PMI is 8 km east of Palma centre.

PMI taxi price?

€15-25 metered to Palma + €2 airport surcharge. +20% nights/Sundays. Magaluf €25-40, Alcúdia €70-90, other resort areas vary. Uber €12-20 cheaper for Palma.

PMI to Magaluf?

Bus 21 — €5, 40 minutes direct. Every 30 min. Or taxi €25-40 (15 min). Major UK resort area — many direct flights to PMI.

PMI Uber Bolt Cabify?

All three available. Bolt €10-18 (often cheapest). Cabify Spanish-specific €12-20. Uber €12-20. Pre-booked transfer (Suntransfers, Welcome Pickups) €20-50 for groups.

PMI 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. EMT Bus 1 6am-1am. TIB resort buses limited night service. Taxi/Uber 24/7 €15-30. Late arrivals: taxi/Bolt.

See also

• Mallorca guide

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Ibiza drinking age — Spain’s 18 rule + Balearic strictness

• National Spain age: 18 for all alcohol. Set by Ley de Drogodependencia.
• Balearic Islands law 2020: stricter enforcement to combat tourist excess. Public drinking banned in main tourist zones.
• San Antonio (Sant Antoni): West End nightlife strip — public drinking banned on streets since 2020.
• Playa d\’en Bossa: same ban applies in tourist zones.
• Magaluf (Mallorca): parallel restrictions — Balearic-wide policy.
• Allowed zones: licensed bar + restaurant terraces, private property (hotels, villas).
• Selling to minors: fines EUR 600-30,000 for business. Repeat violations close business.
• Underage drinking: minor caught = EUR 100-1,000 fine, parents called, alcohol confiscated.
• ID checks: clubs strict, especially for under-25. Passports accepted.
• Hotel + resort bars: 18+ rule applies. All-inclusive packages typically OK.
• Adults-only resorts: 18+ minimum stay; some 21+ themed.
• Boats + day trips: 18+ alcohol service.

Ibiza club door ages + entry tips

• Pacha: 18+ standard. Some VIP areas 21+ for specific events.
• Amnesia: 18+ standard.
• Privilege (world\’s largest): 18+ — closed 2020-2024, reopened.
• DC10 (San Antonio): 18+ for techno parties.
• Ushuaïa Beach Hotel: 18+ for pool parties.
• Hï Ibiza: 18+ for resident DJ nights.
• Club entry costs: EUR 35-90 in advance, EUR 50-120 at door.
• VIP table: EUR 1,000-15,000+.
• Door check: passport required, strict.
• Dress code: smart casual to fashion-forward. No flip-flops at most.
• Best opening parties: late May/June, June Music Week, World DJ Awards Sept.
• Closing parties: late September/October.
• Pre-booked tickets: 30-50% cheaper than door.
• Dress code violation: doormen turn away even with paid ticket.

San Antonio West End — the touristy strip

• What it is: budget-tourist nightlife zone, Brit + Irish-dominated.
• Bars: 200+ along West End streets — pubs, shot bars, themed venues.
• Cost: EUR 2-5 shots, EUR 4-8 beers, EUR 8-15 cocktails.
• Sunset Strip: Café del Mar, Mambo, Savannah, Café Mambo — chillout bars for sunset (free entry, drinks EUR 8-15).
• Bossa Beach (Playa d\’en Bossa): trendier club + restaurant strip near airport.
• Ibiza Town (Eivissa): upscale port area. Restaurants + cocktail bars.
• Marina Botafoch: yacht-port luxury.
• Santa Eulària: family-friendly, fewer rowdy bars.
• Es Cubells + South coast: secret beach bars (Es Boldado, Es Mariner).
• Public drinking ban (since 2020): enforced on West End streets. Police patrols. Fines EUR 750-3,000.
• Safety: drink-spike + theft reports — watch your drink.
• Walk + look: West End bars vary wildly — some authentic, many tourist traps.

Hierbas Ibicencas + local drinks

• Hierbas Ibicencas: traditional Ibizan herbal liqueur. 18-25 herbs + roots in anise-based spirit. 25-30% ABV. Sweet, herbaceous.
• Family-made: each Ibiza family had own recipe. Now commercial brands like Marí Mayans.
• How to drink: shot chilled, with cava in cocktails, after meal as digestif.
• Frigola: thyme-based liqueur.
• Palo: Mallorcan herbal — also popular in Ibiza.
• Sangría: classic Spanish red wine + fruit. EUR 15-25 jug.
• Tinto de verano: red wine + lemon soda — Spanish summer.
• Gin tonic Spanish-style: served in copa balloon glass with botanicals. EUR 8-15.
• Cava: Spanish sparkling. EUR 4-8 glass.
• Aperol Spritz: ubiquitous Italian crossover. EUR 6-10.
• Mojito + Caipirinha: standard club cocktails. EUR 8-15.
• Estrella + Damm: Spanish beer. EUR 3-5 bottle.
• Mahou + San Miguel: also common Spanish beers.
• Free tapas: rare in Ibiza tourist zones (vs mainland Spain).

DUI + safety

• BAC limit: 0.05% (Spain national).
• New drivers: 0.03% (first 2 years license).
• Penalties: 0.05-0.12% = EUR 500-1,000 + 6 points off license + license suspension 3-6 months. 0.12%+ = prison 3-12 months risk.
• Roadside breath tests: common during summer tourist season.
• Random checkpoints: Friday/Saturday nights.
• Mopeds + scooters: BAC limit applies. Rental scooters common — drink + ride strictly banned.
• Refusing test: criminal offense, automatic suspension.
• Taxi + Uber: Uber not available, only licensed taxis. Use Cabify or official taxi.
• Late-night taxi cost: EUR 30-80 between resort zones.
• Public transit: Discobus night routes connect San Antonio, Playa d\’en Bossa, Ibiza Town for clubbers.
• Drink spiking: occasional reports — keep drink in hand, never leave unattended.
• Beach safety: Mediterranean Sea calm but jellyfish + currents at some beaches.
• Healthcare: Can Misses Hospital Ibiza Town. Travel insurance recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Drinking age in Ibiza?

18 for purchase + consumption (Spain national rule). Balearic strictness on public drinking since 2020 — banned on main streets in San Antonio + Playa d\’en Bossa.

Ibiza club door age?

18+ standard at Pacha, Amnesia, DC10, Hï Ibiza, Ushuaïa. Some VIP rooms 21+ for specific events. ID strictly checked. EUR 35-120 entry.

Can you drink on Ibiza beach?

Technically banned on main beaches since 2020. Allowed on licensed beach club terraces. Enforcement varies by zone — Playa d\’en Bossa strict, smaller coves loose.

What is Hierbas Ibicencas?

Traditional Ibizan herbal liqueur, 18-25 herbs in anise-base, 25-30% ABV. Sweet, herbaceous. Drink chilled shot or with cava. Brands: Marí Mayans.

Drink prices in Ibiza?

Bar shots EUR 2-5, beers EUR 4-8, cocktails EUR 8-15 in San Antonio. Clubs EUR 15-25 drinks. VIP table EUR 1,000-15,000.

Public drinking law Ibiza 2026?

Banned on main streets in San Antonio + Playa d\’en Bossa since 2020. Fines EUR 750-3,000. Bar terraces + private property allowed.

See also

• Drinking age Cozumel Mexico
• Drinking age Puerto Rico
• Drinking age Portugal

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