New Year's Eve in Mallorca, or Nochevieja, centres on Palma, where locals gather for the midnight countdown in Plaça de Cort. You can join the city's celebrations, book a festive dinner, or spend the evening at a rooftop bar before welcoming the new year with a glass of cava and 12 grapes. Beyond Palma, towns across the island hold their own smaller celebrations, making it easy to choose between a lively city night and a quieter island escape.
The traditional countdown takes place in Plaça de Cort, where the clock at Palma's Town Hall rings in the new year.
Eat one grape with each of the 12 midnight chimes for good luck in the year ahead.
Restaurants, hotels and nightclubs across Palma offer ways to celebrate, from dinner-led evenings to late-night dancing.
Make time for Palma's annual Festa de l'Estendard on December 31. The historic civic celebration commemorates the entry of King Jaume I into Madina Mayurqa in 1229. It takes place during the day, so you can experience a local tradition before the evening festivities begin.
Spend New Year's Day exploring Palma's waterfront or taking a coastal walk before settling in for a leisurely lunch.
Gather around Palma's Town Hall as En Figuera rings in the new year and the crowd follows the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes.
The main traditional public countdown takes place at Plaça de Cort in Palma, where the Town Hall clock rings in the new year. Plaça de la Reina has also hosted a second celebration area.
The public countdown at Plaça de Cort is free to attend. Restaurant dinners, hotel celebrations and nightclub events usually require separate bookings or tickets.
At midnight, people eat 12 grapes, one with each clock chime. Each grape represents good luck for one month of the coming year.
The Festa de l'Estendard is Palma's annual December 31 commemoration of King Jaume I's conquest of the city in 1229. It includes civic and historical observances during the day.
Palma is the island's main centre for New Year's Eve celebrations, particularly around Plaça de Cort. Other towns have smaller local celebrations, while restaurants, hotels and nightlife venues offer additional ways to spend the evening.
Take a walk around Palma's waterfront, explore the Old Town or visit a coastal town such as Portixol. A relaxed lunch is another good way to start the year.
Head to Plaça de Cort in Palma's Old Town for the traditional New Year's Eve countdown. The Town Hall clock, known as En Figuera, marks midnight as the crowd eats 12 grapes, one with each chime. The public celebration is free to attend. Arrive early to find a place in the square, which has limited space.
Location: Town Hall | Find on Maps
If you prefer a little more room, head to Plaça de la Reina, a short walk from Plaça de Cort. The square has been used as a second celebration area, with a screen showing the countdown and its own entertainment programme. It is also close to Palma Cathedral and Parc de la Mar.
Location: Plaça de la Reina | Find on Maps
Make dinner part of the celebration by booking a restaurant or hotel offering a New Year's Eve menu. Palma has several rooftop dining options, including Cuit at Hotel Nakar and Es Princep Rooftop Restaurant & Bar at Hotel Es Príncep. Choose a venue close to your midnight celebration if you plan to join the countdown afterwards.
Area: Av. de Jaume III | Find on Maps
For city views before the countdown, consider Rooftop Sky Saratoga, the rooftop bar at Hotel Saratoga, or the terrace at Hotel Es Príncep. These are good options for an evening drink and a view over Palma; arrange your New Year's Eve plans and reservations separately.
Area: Porta de Mar | Find on Maps
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