Phone Apps

Here’s a curated list of the best travel apps for iPhones—especially useful for a trip to Mallorca with a group of 12. These cover everything from planning and navigation to translation, communication, and local exploration:

✈️ Planning & Itinerary Management

1. TripIt

  • Organizes all your reservations (flights, car rentals, hotels) into a single itinerary.

  • Great for sharing plans with your group.

2. Google Travel (via browser)

  • Use for saved locations, trip research, and exploring nearby things to do.

📍 Navigation & Getting Around

3. Google Maps

  • Best for directions, public transit, walking paths, and reviews.

  • Save places ahead of time with custom lists (restaurants, sights, etc.).

4. Rome2Rio

  • See all travel options between two points (car, bus, ferry, plane).

  • Super helpful for exploring different parts of the island.

🚗 Car Rental & Mobility

5. OffUgo

  • If you’re using this contactless car rental company in Mallorca.

6. ChargeMap

  • For locating EV charging stations on the island.

  • Excellent for planning routes with electric vehicles.

🗣️ Language & Communication

7. Google Translate

  • Real-time voice, photo, and text translation—very helpful in markets or local shops.

  • Download Spanish for offline use.

8. WhatsApp

  • Widely used in Spain for messaging, calls, and sharing location.

  • Good for coordinating with your group or local contacts.

🍽️ Food, Markets, and Local Culture

9. TheFork (ElTenedor in Spain)

  • Find and reserve tables at local restaurants, often with discounts.

  • Read menus, reviews, and check for lactose-free options.

10. HappyCow

  • Great for finding lactose-free and IBS-friendly dining options.

  • Focused on vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-conscious spots.

📷 Exploration & Experiences

11. Rick Steves Audio Europe

  • Free walking tours and cultural guides for European cities and towns.

12. Detour (now part of Apple Maps in some regions)

  • Immersive audio tours by locals or experts—check if Palma is available.

13. Komoot or AllTrails

  • Perfect for hiking in Mallorca, especially short and scenic trails near Palma or the Tramuntana mountains.

💶 Money & Currency

14. XE Currency

  • Track currency exchange rates and convert on the fly (USD to EUR).

  • Works offline too.

15. Splitwise

  • If you’re sharing expenses with your group—makes it easy to track who owes what.

You said:
ChatGPT said:

Great question! GPSmyCity is actually a fantastic app for independent travelers—especially for your group who likes to explore on foot and at your own pace.

📍What is GPSmyCity?

It’s a travel app that offers self-guided walking tours for over 1,000 cities around the world—including Palma de Mallorca.

Each tour includes:

  • Turn-by-turn GPS navigation

  • Detailed information on landmarks, museums, historic sites, etc.

  • Offline access, so no data or Wi-Fi needed while exploring

🌆 Why It’s Great for Mallorca

For your trip, GPSmyCity offers curated walks in Palma, such as:

  • Palma Old Town Tour

  • Palma Religious Sights Walk

  • Palma Museums Tour

  • Local Markets & Shopping Tour

You can customize your own routes too, which is ideal for a group that wants to explore without tight schedules.

✅ Pros:

  • Works offline once downloaded—great for avoiding roaming/data charges

  • No need to join a tour group or hire a guide

  • You can go at your own pace, take breaks, or split up and rejoin

  • Works well for couples or smaller clusters within your group

⚠️ Things to Know:

  • Some guides are free, others require a small in-app purchase (usually $1.99–$3.99)

  • Better for cities and towns than for nature hikes (use Komoot or AllTrails for those)

📱 How to Use:

  1. Download GPSmyCity from the App Store

  2. Search for Palma de Mallorca

  3. Browse available walks or create your own

  4. Download it for offline use before you go out exploring

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ChatGPT said:

Awesome! Here’s a custom half-day walking tour in Palma de Mallorca using the GPSmyCity style—perfect for your group of 12 (ages 60–70, in decent shape), and totally doable at a relaxed pace with breaks for food, photos, and exploring.

🏛️ Historic Palma + Market + Seaside Walk (3–4 hours)

⏰ Suggested Timing:

  • Start around 9:00–9:30 AM

  • Finish by lunch or continue into early afternoon with optional extras

📍Starting Point: Plaça d’Espanya (main square)

  • Easy to reach by taxi or bus from Carrer de l’Illa de Rodes

  • Grab coffee at a nearby café to start your day

1. Mercat de l’Olivar 🧀🍅 (5-min walk)

  • Indoor market with fresh produce, fish, meats, cheeses, and local specialties

  • Pick up picnic supplies or treats for the house

  • Great spot to browse for lactose/IBS-friendly options

✅ Tip: Visit early for the freshest experience
🛍️ Optional: Grab an espresso or a quick tapa inside

2. Palma Old Town Walking Loop (10–15 min walk from market)

  • Carrer de Sant Miquel → pedestrian shopping street with boutiques and artisan shops

  • Plaça Major → beautiful square with street performers, cafés, and palm trees

  • Passeig del Born → Palma’s elegant boulevard lined with shops and shaded by trees

💡Optional stop: Take a break at Café Cappuccino or Ca’n Joan de S’Aigo (they have dairy-free sorbet options)

3. Palma Cathedral (La Seu) ⛪ (10-min walk)

  • Absolutely iconic—built over 400 years, stunning Gothic style

  • Optional interior visit (entrance fee ~€9, or admire from outside)

  • Beautiful views of the sea from the terrace behind it

4. Parc de la Mar & Seaside Promenade 🌊🌴 (just below the cathedral)

  • Walk along the reflecting lake, public art, and palm-lined paths

  • Great photo spot with the Cathedral behind you

  • Continue along the Passeig Marítim if energy allows

🚻 Public toilets available at Parc de la Mar
🪑 Benches throughout for relaxing and people-watching

Optional Add-ons (if the group feels good):

  • Royal Palace of La Almudaina (next to Cathedral)

  • Es Baluard Museum (modern art + rooftop café with views)

  • Lunch at Sa Llotja district – outdoor restaurants with seafood, tapas, and lighter fare

📱 How to Use This in GPSmyCity:

  1. Open GPSmyCity and search “Palma de Mallorca”

  2. Select or create a custom walk including:

    • Plaça d’Espanya

    • Mercat de l’Olivar

    • Plaça Major / Old Town streets

    • La Seu Cathedral

    • Parc de la Mar / Seaside promenade

  3. Save it for offline use