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Granada or Mallorca?
Both are culture, history and food destinations in Europe. Granada adds architecture. Mallorca adds beaches and nature.
| Granada | Mallorca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Warmest month | July, 36°C | July, 33°C |
| Coolest month | January, 13°C | January, 14°C |
| Known for | Alhambra, Generalife, Albaicín, Cathedral of Granada, Sacromonte | La Seu Cathedral, Serra de Tramuntana, Cap de Formentor, Valldemossa |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Granada | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | 14°C |
| Feb | 16°C | 16°C |
| Mar | 18°C | 17°C |
| Apr | 21°C | 19°C |
| May | 25°C | 24°C |
| Jun | 30°C | 30°C |
| Jul | 36°C | 33°C |
| Aug | 36°C | 32°C |
| Sep | 29°C | 28°C |
| Oct | 26°C | 24°C |
| Nov | 17°C | 18°C |
| Dec | 15°C | 16°C |
So which one?
Pick Granada if…
you want architecture. It suits solo travellers particularly well.
Pick Mallorca if…
you want beaches and nature. It suits families particularly well.
Both are at their best in April, May, June, September, October.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Granada or Mallorca cheaper?
Granada is mid-priced for a week, Mallorca is expensive.
Which is warmer, Granada or Mallorca?
Granada peaks at 36°C in July; Mallorca peaks at 33°C in July.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.