# Algarve vs Mallorca wedding: which fits your plans?

Source: https://www.lovebirdsweddings.com/compare/algarve-vs-mallorca/

An Algarve vs Mallorca wedding choice should separate the island holiday from the legal ceremony. Mallorca's London flight example is just under 2 hours 30 minutes.[7](https://www.britishairways.com/content/flights/spain/majorca) LAW: its Spanish civil-marriage rule requires at least 1 of 2 foreign applicants to be domiciled in Spain, so UK-based couples should confirm eligibility before booking a legal ceremony there.[2](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2005-13609)

Last updated 2026-11-12 · By Mia

| Decision | Algarve | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Civil application | LAW: Portuguese registry process[1](https://irn.justica.gov.pt/Servicos/Cidadao/Casamento/Organizar-o-casamento) | LAW: Spanish domicile condition[2](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2005-13609) |
| London flight | Gatwick–Faro: around 3 hours[8](https://www.jet2.com/en/flights/portugal/faro) | London–Palma: just under 2 hours 30 minutes[7](https://www.britishairways.com/content/flights/spain/majorca) |
| June high | Faro: 26.8°C, 1991–2020[3](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) | Palma airport: 28.1°C, 1981–2010[5](https://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=val&l=B278) |
| September high | Faro: 26.4°C, 1991–2020[4](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) | Palma airport: 27.9°C, 1981–2010[6](https://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=val&l=B278) |
| Deposit checks | Confirm event and guest journey | Confirm event and guest journey |

## Questions and answers

### Is Mallorca's civil-marriage rule different from mainland Spain's?

LAW: the same national domicile rule applies to two foreign applicants.[2](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2005-13609) ADVICE: the selected registry should assess eligibility before you rely on a ceremony booking.

### Does a shorter London flight make Mallorca better for older guests?

Not on its own. British Airways' London–Palma example is just under 2 hours 30 minutes, but the onward transfer and arrival time also need to suit your group.[7](https://www.britishairways.com/content/flights/spain/majorca)

### Can we compare a finca hire figure with a resort menu?

Only after adding the missing services to both sides. The sourced Algarve figure is a menu per adult with VAT included, so it cannot be compared directly with property hire.[10](/cost-index/)

### Does the weather table favour September?

It provides context rather than a winning month. Palma airport's September average daily maximum is 27.9°C for 1981–2010; it is not the temperature promised for your date.[6](https://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=val&l=B278)

## Sources

1. [IRN: organizar o casamento](https://irn.justica.gov.pt/Servicos/Cidadao/Casamento/Organizar-o-casamento) — accessed 2026-11-12.
2. [BOE resolution-circular of 29 July 2005](https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2005-13609) — accessed 2026-11-12.
3. [IPMA: Faro climate normal](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.
4. [IPMA: Faro climate normal](https://www.ipma.pt/bin/file.data/climate-normal/cn_91-20_FARO.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.
5. [AEMET: Palma de Mallorca airport climate normal](https://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=val&l=B278) — accessed 2026-11-12.
6. [AEMET: Palma de Mallorca airport climate normal](https://www.aemet.es/es/serviciosclimaticos/datosclimatologicos/valoresclimatologicos?k=val&l=B278) — accessed 2026-11-12.
7. [British Airways: flights to Palma (PMI)](https://www.britishairways.com/content/flights/spain/majorca) — accessed 2026-11-12.
8. [Jet2: London Gatwick–Faro](https://www.jet2.com/en/flights/portugal/faro) — accessed 2026-11-12.
9. [Ryanair: flights to Palma (PMI)](https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/flights/flights-from-dublin-to-mallorca) — accessed 2026-11-12.
10. [Algarve Wedding Cost Index 2027](/cost-index/) — accessed 2026-11-12.
11. [Vila Alba Resort — Welcome Cocktail (Canapés + Drinks) tiers 2027](https://www.vilaalbaresort.com/media/pdfs/kit-casamentos-2027.pdf) — accessed 2026-11-12.