Where to celebrate the New Year in Mallorca!

Are you wondering what there is to do on New Year's Eve on Mallorca? Then you've come to the right place! Hotels VIVA is here to suggest the best places to celebrate!

Saying goodbye to the year gone by and getting ready to welcome the new one is a symbolic and special moment. Leaving all the good and bad things of the current year behind and starting a new year full of energy is a really revitalizing moment. Especially after the year we’ve had, seeing in 2022 will be a real reason for celebration.

If you’d like to have a great time, then seeing in the New Year in Mallorca is a great option. At this time of year, the island isn’t so crowded and offers plenty of activities for all tastes.

People say that the New Year’s Eve parties on Mallorca are among the best, probably due to all the energy that visitors to the island bring with them to start the year in the best possible way. 

So, have we convinced you that you should see in the New Year on Mallorca? In this article, we’ll tell you about some of the activities you can do on New Year's Eve in Palma and other important places on the island.

Celebrate the New Year in the streets of Mallorca

To experience the biggest New Year's celebrations in Mallorca, you simply must go to Palma. On 31 December, in Plaza Rey Juan Carlos I, there are different shows with some great live music. Around midnight, you can go to Plaça Cort to enjoy the firework display – and remember to bring your grapes for the midnight chimes!

According to Spanish tradition, you have to eat 12 grapes during the time it takes for the clock to strike 12. Each of these grapes represents a month of the year and you need to eat the whole grape! If you’re successful, then, according to the tradition, you’ll have good luck and prosperity for the whole year ahead.

The best New Year menus on Mallorca

Mallorca is an island that stands out for its gastronomy, with a huge variety of restaurants with different menu options and styles to see in the New Year in style. Whether you prefer an intimate dinner for two, or a big gathering for the whole family, you’re sure to find a New Year's menu to suit you.

For the New Year, chefs usually prepare special menus, with several dishes on offer, and they’ll often specifically pair them up with certain wines. If you’d like to enjoy one of these magical dinners, then we highly recommend that you book your table in advance. Here are the most popular restaurants with New Year's Eve menu options in Mallorca, where you can book a table by email or phone.

• La Caña: This restaurant in Palma specialises in tapas, offering 3 different menus with typical Mediterranean dishes paired with wines with the prestigious Spanish Denomination of Origin seal of approval.

• The Boat House: This is another great option in Palma, located on the promenade, and ideal for large groups of people. In addition to the special menu, this restaurant offers an open bar and cava.
• Latitud 39: Chef Mauricio Farinola's restaurant is located in Port Andratx. Apart from its New Year's Eve menu and snacks, there’ll be live music and the traditional 12 grapes for the midnight chimes. There’ll also be a special brunch on January 1st.
• Suculenta: Located in Port de Sóller and with incredible views, it’s offering suckling pig with Mallorcan squid as the main course, and a selection of petit fours to end the evening.
• Aromata: Their menu isn’t only available to eat in the restaurant, but also to take away. It includes both the petit fours at the end of the party, and the pairing with delicious wines.
• Jacarandá: Based at the Finca Serena Hotel, the event at this restaurant starts at 8 p.m. with the tasting menu. Throughout the evening, there’ll be live music, cocktails, and they’ll include the grapes for the midnight chimes.

Without a doubt, this is a very special time of year. The streets of the island are full of lights and a festive atmosphere to celebrate a magical Christmas and New Year. There are several different options to choose from, and we’re sure that seeing in the New Year in Mallorca will be a very special experience.

¡VIVA 2022!