The amount of rainfall decreases to 30 - 40 mm and the daily amount of sunshine steadily increased from 4 hours in December to 6 hours in February.
It is believed that Phoenicians took possession of the islands around the time they were first discovered. During the war on the Roman Empire, the Vandals under Genseric conquered the island at some point between and In late , troops of Belisarius re-established control of the islands for the Byzantine Empire.
The year saw the islands being heavily used as a pirate base, because of their location in the Western Mediterranean Sea. Ibiza is a consistently popular tourist destination frequently visited for its bustling nightlife host to some of the world's biggest nightclubs.
Ibiza enjoys a mild climate year-round, with plenty of sunshine even in winter, the rainiest season. Unlike Mallorca and Menorca, it's sheltered from the wind, so it's not quite as breezy on Ibiza.
The smallest and southernmost of the Balearic Islands, Formentera is protected from the majority of the Mediterranean wind by its northern neighbors, especially in the summer. Winters tend to be breezier and more prone to rain, but drastically low temperatures are rare.
Summers are warm but not unbearably so despite the lack of wind. Spring is one of the most pleasant times of year to visit the islands. The weather is excellent, but the majority of summer tourists haven't arrived yet. Temperatures average out in the low-to-mid 70s Fahrenheit 22 degrees C , and rain is rare. Late in the spring, the sea will be warm enough for swimming, though you may catch a few brave souls braving the chillier waters as early as March.
What to pack: Layering is key in the springtime, as days can start off on the cooler side before becoming quite warm in the afternoon. Bring a light jacket and long pants leave the shorts at home , but T-shirts and open-toed shoes are good to go. Summer is high season in the islands, both in terms of the number of visitors and the temperatures. Temperatures reach the high 70s Fahrenheit 26 degrees C in June and the high 80s Fahrenheit 31 degrees C in July and August, accompanied by plenty of sunshine and little to no rain.
Sea temperatures remain in the 70s F 21 to 26 degrees C throughout the summer, making for prime swimming conditions. What to pack: Sultry summer calls for light, breezy clothing that won't stick to your skin. Keep in mind that locals don't really wear swimsuits and flip-flops beyond the beach, so bring something that's easy to change into for walking around town or heading out to lunch or dinner.
And of course, sunscreen and sunglasses are musts. As the summer tourists disperse, the temperatures drop to a pleasantly cool level, averaging out in the 60s Fahrenheit We are thinking of staying in small hotels in inland villages, eating in restaurants that use the produce found in the surrounding countryside, and drinking wines from local vineyards. Of course, we still want to lie on the beach, but we might also want to explore by bike, paddle around the coast in a kayak or reboot on a yoga retreat.
You can do all this and a lot more in the Balearics, whether you choose Mallorca , Menorca , Ibiza or Formentera. All the islands are equally if not more enjoyable outside the peak summer months, so think about a walking or cycling holiday in Menorca or Formentera in the autumn, a shopping trip to Palma in Mallorca before Christmas, or a fitness break in Ibiza next spring.
You can go back to the Balearics again and again and always have a fresh experience. The food and wine scene is really exciting too, with local chefs reviving and recreating traditional recipes. Quite a few have their restaurants in the boutique and rural hotels that have sprung up all over the island, making gastronomic breaks a good idea all year round. Wander around the former Arab and Jewish quarters, then look up at the elegant art nouveau buildings as you mooch around the shops.
Where to eat Michelin-starred British chef Marc Fosh uses the best Balearic produce to create sublime dishes at his Palma restaurant, where the set lunch is a real bargain. Also in the capital, El Camino is a gastrobar run by Eddie and Samuel Hart, the brothers behind the Barrafina bars in London, with a changing menu of Mallorcan tapas and wines.
At Ca Na Toneta in the inland village of Caimari , it is two sisters in charge, Maria and Teresa Solivellas, who use organic vegetables from their own garden. Travel to Balearic Islands Where to stay. Spain: Key Info. Book your flights. Places in Balearic Islands Regions. Ibiza Mallorca Menorca.
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