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Mallorca Sights in Numbers

Mallorca is one of the most diverse islands in the Mediterranean when it comes to places of interest. The mallorca.com database lists a total of 1.062 entries, ranging from caves and viewpoints to historic sites. This collection provides a structured overview of how the island's touristic and cultural attractions are distributed across different categories and locations. Particularly striking is the high number of caves, which with 418 entries form the largest category and reflect Mallorca's geological diversity. Viewpoints and historic sites follow at a clear distance, complemented by numerous churches, monasteries and archaeological sites. The geographical distribution also shows a clear pattern: Palma, as the capital, tops the list of locations with the most entries, followed by other regions in the south and west of the island. These figures allow Mallorca to be understood not only as a holiday destination but also as a place with a dense cultural and natural substance. The following tables break down the categories and top locations in detail, providing a data-based foundation for anyone interested in the island's places of interest.

Categories

The following overview shows how the 1.062 entries are distributed across the individual categories such as Cave, Viewpoint or Church/Monastery.

Category Entries
Cave 418
Viewpoint 130
Historical 129
Church/Monastery 107
Archaeology 84
Attraction 84
Museum 39
Monument 25
Ruin 21
Lighthouse 16
Nature Reserve 7
Castle/Palace 1
Palace/Castle 1

Top Locations

Below follows a list of the locations with the most recorded entries, headed by Palma with 53 entries.

Location Entries
Palma 53
Sant Marçal-Sa Vinya de Son Veri 48
Establiments Vells 42
Valldemossa 30
Betlem 26
Deià 24
Habitat 23
Pollença 23
Cales de Mallorca 22
Cala Pi 21
Escorca 21
S'Esgleieta 21
Fornalutx 20
Bendinat (Castell de Bendinat) 19
Costa d'en Blanes 19

Further reading

Data basis: sights table from mallorca.com. As of: 30.07.2026.

How many attractions are recorded in total?
The mallorca.com database lists a total of 1,062 entries for attractions in Mallorca.
Which category contains the most entries?
The category Cave leads the list with 418 entries, followed by Viewpoint with 130 and Historic with 129 entries.
Which location has the most attractions?
Palma tops the list of locations with 53 entries, followed by Sant Marçal-Sa Vinya de Son Veri with 48 and Establiments Vells with 42 entries.
Are there also smaller categories with few entries?
Yes, some categories are very small, such as Castle/Fortress and Fortress/Castle with just 1 entry each, as well as Nature Reserve with 7 entries.
How up to date are these figures?
The exact currency of the figures can be found in the Data basis line on this page, which is referenced for detailed information.