Palma as a beginning
If you arrive by air, distinguish the airport handover you would like from the one that can actually be arranged. Share the flight, bags and onward destination. For a city stay, settle the parking plan with your hotel before adding longer drives; arrival and sightseeing need not happen in the same afternoon.
One part of the Tramuntana at a time
The Serra de Tramuntana includes places such as Sóller, Deià and Valldemossa, each worth its own stop. Pick a modest route and allow for bends, cyclists and parking rather than measuring the day only in distance. A grand tour is more rewarding when lunch and village walks have room to unfold.
