Palma de Mallorca Airport (IATA: PMI)—also known as Son Sant Joan Airport—is one of Europe’s busiest summer holiday hubs. Majorca is a large island with over 200 beaches. Beyond popular resort strips like Alcúdia and Palma Nova lie historic mountain villages (Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller) and secluded turquoise coves (Caló des Moro, Cala Llombards) that public transport simply cannot reach.
Collecting Your Car at PMI Airport
Palma Airport features a massive, multi-storey parking building directly opposite the terminal. Major terminal operators (Sixt, Avis, Goldcar, Hertz, Europcar, Record Go) maintain check-in counters either in the main arrivals hall or on the ground floor of the parking building, allowing you to walk straight to your vehicle without a shuttle bus.
Mountain Driving: The Serra de Tramuntana
If you plan to drive the dramatic MA-10 road across the Tramuntana mountain range, expect sharp hairpins and cyclists. Renting a compact car or small automatic crossover makes passing on narrow stone bridges and finding street parking in ancient villages much easier.