Solo travel in Mallorca: easy ways to connect

Travelling solo doesn’t mean you have to do everything alone. Mallorca is one of those places where meeting people happens easily, especially if you know where to look. This blog shares a few easy ways to connect while still enjoying your own space.

Mallorca is one of those places where travelling solo doesn’t feel awkward. It’s safe, easy to get around and full of moments where meeting people happens naturally. Especially in and around Palma, you’ll notice that being on your own is completely normal. People sit alone at cafés, join activities solo and stay open to conversation.

What really helps is the pace of the island. Things aren’t rushed, which makes it easier to slow down and actually connect with others. Whether you’re joining a small group experience or just sitting down somewhere without a plan, Mallorca gives you the space to do things independently while still feeling part of something.

For solo travellers, that balance is key: having your own freedom, without feeling isolated.

One of the best ways to meet people and dive into local culture as a solo traveller is through a hands-on cooking class. The one at Moltak in Palma is a perfect example. Rather than just watching someone cook, you’re right in the middle of it: chopping, stirring and learning how to make traditional Mallorcan and Spanish dishes alongside a small group of other travellers.

The experience usually lasts around three hours and takes place in a historic 17th-century windmill right in the heart of Palma, which already makes it feel a bit special before you even start. What’s great is that you don’t just make one thing, you work through a full menu that reflects local favourites. You might start with classics like sobrasada suquet and an authentic Spanish tortilla, move on to pa amb oli with local tomatoes and cheese, and even prepare seafood paella and crema catalana for dessert. 

It’s the kind of experience where you arrive on your own, but don’t stay that way for long. Cooking, eating and sharing a glass of wine together makes everything feel natural, not awkward.

A food tour gives you a completely different view of a place. It takes the pressure off planning, shows you parts of a city you might not find on your own and gives you a proper introduction to local food and culture. You walk, taste and listen, but most importantly, you do it together. Conversations start naturally between stops, and sharing food always makes things feel easier. Even if you didn’t come for the social side, it’s usually what makes the experience memorable.

One of the most underrated experiences for solo travellers is a shared dinner. Sitting down at a long table with people you haven’t met before might sound intimidating, but it’s often one of the easiest ways to connect.

The Social Dinner Club settings are designed for interaction. You arrive alone, but you don’t stay that way for long. Food is served, wine is shared and conversations start without needing much effort. There’s no pressure to perform or keep things going. The table does most of the work for you.

For solo travellers, these dinners are ideal for evenings, when being alone can sometimes feel a bit more noticeable. Instead of eating on your own, you get to share an evening together, exchange travel stories and simply enjoy being part of a group for the night.

Palma works really well as a base if you’re travelling solo. Everything is close together, which makes it easy to explore without feeling overwhelmed. You can walk almost everywhere, and there’s always something going on, cafés, small bars, markets and people out and about at all times of day.

What also helps is that Palma feels social without being intense. Sitting alone at a café or restaurant never feels strange here, and it’s easy to join group experiences or just go with the flow. For solo travellers, it’s the kind of place where you can have a quiet day on your own and still end up meeting people without planning it.

If you’re travelling solo in Mallorca, a bit of flexibility really helps. Booking a few small-group experiences in advance is a good idea, especially things like cooking classes or food tours, but try not to plan every single day. Leaving space in your schedule makes it much easier to say yes to spontaneous plans or invitations you didn’t see coming.

Choosing the right base also makes a big difference. Staying somewhere central, especially in or around Palma, makes it easier to walk everywhere, join activities and feel connected to what’s happening. You’re more likely to bump into people, find last-minute plans and avoid feeling stuck in one place.

If you enjoy being outdoors, hiking is a great solo activity on the island. There are plenty of routes that are easy to do alone and often busy enough to feel safe, especially in the Tramuntana mountains or along the coast. Even if you don’t end up talking to anyone, it’s a nice way to spend time on your own without feeling isolated.

Social media can also be surprisingly useful when travelling solo. Facebook groups for travellers or people working remotely in Mallorca are often full of people looking to meet up, join activities or share tips. Instagram is another good one. Following local cafés, food spots or experience organisers can lead to events you wouldn’t have found otherwise.

Lastly, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to be social all the time. Travelling solo is about balance. Some days you’ll feel like joining everything, other days you might just want to sit somewhere with a coffee and a book. Both are completely fine, and often it’s those slower moments that end up being the most enjoyable.

Travelling alone can feel like a big step, but Mallorca is a great place to try it. The island is relaxed, welcoming and full of easy ways to connect, especially if you’re open to shared experiences.

Saying yes to a cooking class, a food tour or a shared dinner might feel slightly out of your comfort zone at first, but those moments often end up being the highlight of the trip. And even when you’re on your own, you’ll rarely feel alone here, which is exactly what makes solo travel in Mallorca work so well.