Hauling crates of water through the underground car park, stacking them in the hire car and carrying them up three flights of stairs – on Mallorca, shopping for drinks can quickly turn into heavy lifting. On top of that, the tap water across much of the island is very hard and often heavily chlorinated, which is why most residents and holidaymakers buy their drinking water bottled. The good news: getting drinks delivered is everyday practice on Mallorca – once you know where to order.
What are your options?
- Supermarket delivery services: Big chains like Mercadona or Carrefour deliver groceries including drinks – but mostly via Spanish-language apps, with limited time slots and no returnable-crate collection.
- Local bodegas and drinks merchants: In many villages, small traders deliver to regulars – often only within their own town and by phone, in Spanish.
- Specialised drinks delivery services: They deliver island-wide, stock everything from German mineral water to Spanish beer to kegs for a party – and take your empties back, crediting the deposit.
Order island-wide in English: We Deliver Drinks
The best-known multilingual provider is We Deliver Drinks from Llucmajor. You order in the online shop (English, German, Spanish) and they deliver across the whole island – to your home, finca, holiday villa or office, right to the door. On delivery day you receive an SMS link and can watch live as the driver approaches. Pay by card, in advance, or cash at the door.
Delivery days by region
| Day | Region |
|---|---|
| Monday | Palma and surroundings, west |
| Tuesday | Southwest (Calvià, Paguera, Andratx) and Palma |
| Wednesday | North (Sóller to Alcúdia) |
| Thursday | East and south (Cala Millor, Cala Ratjada, Artà, Santanyí, Cala d’Or) |
| Friday | Southwest and Palma |
All the details, delivery costs and individual towns are on the delivery areas overview. Allow 48 hours’ lead time; shorter notice works when there is still room on the route.
Understanding the deposit system
Unlike Germany, Spain has no reverse-vending deposit machines in supermarkets – single-use bottles go into the yellow recycling container. Returnable crates (Spanish beer or water in glass bottles, for example) come from the drinks merchant against a deposit, and that is exactly where delivery services shine: the driver takes your empties away with the next delivery and credits the deposit back to you. No container runs, no boot full of empty crates.
Tips for holidaymakers and villa guests
- Delivery before you arrive: By arrangement, your order is left in a safe place or handed to the property manager – so the fridge is full when you get there.
- Finca at the end of a dirt track? GPS coordinates or brief directions in the order comments help the driver.
- Party or event: Kegs with a beer tap can be rented – ask in good time.
- Preferred date: The date in the order form is non-binding and becomes fixed with the confirmation – so for a specific day, order early.
Frequently asked questions
Do delivery services deliver at weekends? Usually by arrangement as a special delivery with a surcharge – weekdays are the standard.
Can restaurants and bars order too? Yes, specialised services supply hospitality businesses on a regular schedule at B2B terms.
What about still water for baby formula? Look for still mineral waters labelled as suitable – the delivery services stock them, and a quick WhatsApp message clears up any doubt.
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