Excursions in Mallorca

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La ruta verda de l’olivera (II) Scenery tours

This route will transport you along a road of miracles and legends, nearly always bearing relation to Virgin Mary, the patron saint of Majorca. Your journey will begin by leaving the town of Caimari on Calle de Nostra Senyora de Lluc, which is also the Inca-Lluc...

Torrent de Pareis-Sa Calobra route

For the non-experts or novices in the noble sport of hiking over mountains or torrents, it’s pretty tough and, depending on the trail, difficult and complicated. Indispensable: good walking boots, outdoor clothing, some food and at least 2 litres of water. The walk...

Es Salt des Freu; Orient’s natural waterfall

Es Salt des Frau is a natural waterfall just a few kilometres from Orient, belonging to the municipality of Bunyola. It is on the road between Bunyola and Alaró, in the middle of a beautiful forest of Holm oak, pine and olive trees. The lane that leads to the...

Mallorca Boat Trips: Fun for all the family

Boat Trips: Fun for all the family. The Serra de Tramuntana and the waters of the Mediterranean Sea come together to make an unforgettable experience when taking a boat trip round Mallorca. Llaüt excursion in Mallorca Mallorca is the biggest of the Balearic Islands...

Península de Llevant Natural Park

Start: Houses of Sa Duaia de Baix. Finish: Drainpipe from the Sobirana and es Falguerar fountains.Advice: on foot.Type of route: linear. Places of interest: Sa Duaia valley, puig de s’Esquerda, ses Voltes stream, sa clova des Mig and sa clova des Safareig, former...

Es Carbó beach

Isolated unspoiled beach, not very crowded, white sand, thin, calm water, 1400 m long x 50 m wide. Time: approximately 1 hour. Distance: approximately 2 kilometres. Difficulty: Very easy South of Colònia de Sant Jordi towards Cap de Ses Salines dream bays are to be...

The Puig de Monti-sion

Some summits are the symbols of villages. The Puig de Montisión is one of those for the village Porreres. Precisely for the porrerencs, the inhabitants of this village but also for people from elsewhere, it is the symbolism of Montision which bestows this unique place...

Mallorca’s olive oil route

Mallorca’s Olive Oil route is a perfect gastronomic tour. When it comes to olive trees, the press, the mills and of course, Mallorca’s oil, there are plenty of activities, places to eat and rest, shops to sample and buy the product, as well as architectural heritage,...

S’Estaca a miniature paradise

S’Estaca is a tiny but beautiful fisherman’s village set on the Tramuntana coast, between Valldemossa and Deià. It can be accessed by a lane with amazing views, just behind the S’Estaca manor house. To reach S’Estaca we must head from Valldemossa towards Banyalbufar....

Excursion: Ses Bruixes cave

Before undertaking any activity on the mountain, we must inform ourselves of the weather forecast, bring enough water and adequate footwear. Respect nature, respect private property and do not leave any trace of our passage on the mountain. Excursion: Ses Bruixes...

The town and cove of Estellencs

Estellencs looks out to see from the Serra de Tramuntana. With just 348 inhabitants it is easy to imagine how peaceful the streets of this old town are. The Tower of Antelm Alemany and San Juan Bautista church are worthy of special mention. Part of the church was...

Torrent de na Móra excursion. Balitx, Mallorca

The Torrent de na Móra is surrounded by spectacular limestone formations and arid peaks, passing between the Bàlitx and Moncaire mountains.. it flows through the spectacular Bàlitx d’Avall estate that dates back to the 13th century and boasts magnificent houses, a...

Trip to Puig de Randa and Cura monastery

Trip to Puig de Randa and Cura monastery In the middle of the expansive plains of Mallorca, between the towns of Algaida and Llucmajor, rises Randa mountain. It stands some 548 metres above sea level. Old doctors used to believe that the environment at the peak of the...

The Cabrera National Park, a Mediterranean treasure

The Cabrera National Park constitutes the best example of untouched island ecosystems in the Mediterranean. Since 1991, the Land and Sea National Park shelters all the natural wealth of this group of chalk islands and islets: more than 150 species of birds, over 200...

Raixa, beautiful gardens and a spectacular mansion await us

Raixa, beautiful gardens and a spectacular mansion await us. The Possessió de Raixa, or Raixa Manor House, sits at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, offering a view that encompasses the whole of the Pla de Mallorca. The Consell Insular is in charge of the estate,...

Cultural excursion through Deià

Deià excursion Itinerary: Deià - Refugi de Can Boi – Cala Deià bridge – Cala Deià – Torrent des Racó - Deià This morning stroll takes you on a visit to the charming town of Deià and its surroundings, from mountains to olive terraces and the sea. Deià excursion. Such...

Peguera Excursion: Cala Fornells, Cap Andritxol, Caló d’es Monjo

Peguera Excursion: We invite you to come and enjoy easy round trip walks near Peguera. Points of interest Peguera excursion: · Torre des Cap Andritxol · Caló d’es Monjo · Cala Fornells Discover a typical Medirerranean landscape with a mix of sea and...

Day trip in the Serra de Tramuntana: Es Pa de Figa

This is one of the most spectacular excursions on the island, offering incredible views of “S’agulla des Frare". Es Pa de Figa sits between Puig Major and Puig de Ses Vinyes. The trek begins at the Cuber reservoir where we will start walking along the road toward...

Mallorca Balloons, Hot air balloon trips from Manacor to the most beautiful parts of the island

Mallorca Balloons offers the unique experience of touring the island in a hot air balloon departing from Manacor on different routes with the most beautiful views guaranteed. The standard excursion begins at 8:00 AM (at 6:30 in the summer) when everyone...

The most romantic sunset in Mallorca

We leave the Port de Sóller three hours before the sunset, first walking up calle Bélgica and then continuing along the Camí de s’Illeta, until reaching the bottom of the Penyal Bernat de s’Illeta; our goal is the summit. We will climb the lowest side, using COFI...

The Galatzó Estate, a typical Majorcan manor house

The Galatzó estate belongs to Calvià council and is the perfect place to go hiking, here you can listen to the wind rustling through the pine trees, the birds chirping and the lambs bleating while they follow you along the pleasant tracks. There are six well-signed...

Puig de Garrafa route

We begin the excursion at Coll Andritxol, right next to the water tanks. From here, we plot an uphill course with a very pronounced incline which takes us as far as the Puig de Garrafa sierra. We arrive at the watchtower in Puig de Garrafa. From there, we take...

Es Capdellà and Graner del Delme lane

Es Capdellà is a charming village in Calvià. The traditional houses are all well cared for, with pretty, little front gardens. The Camí del Graner del Delme is a lane just some 500m outside of Es Capdellà, on the road to Galilea, just off to the left on...

Cala Figuera and Cala Santanyí, two great places to lose yourself

Cala Figuera and Cala Santanyí are on the south east coast of Mallorca and offer visitors environmentally privileged surroundings where they can relax and enjoy the many natural charms. The two coves offer some 1300 hotel beds, spread around an area where the most...

Capdepera, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla

Capdepera, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla. Natural Area of Special Interest (ANEI). Area: 538hectares. Municipal districts: Capdepera. Natural values: Dune systems of great interest, sheer cliffs, pine forests. Cala Agulla, Capdepera Both bays, located to the extreme...

Parks by the sea, conducive to love

There are three small gardens in Palma, right on the sea shore, that are perfect for a pleasant walk or a place to rest during a sightseeing tour. The Gardens of Nazareth, located on the Paseo Maritimo; a Mediterranean garden laid out like a labyrinth, narrow paths...

Puig de Galatzó nature reserve

La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is a nature reserve with an area of 2.5 million m² situated in the south-west of Majorca, in Puigpuñyent, some 17 km from Palma. The park was founded in 1986 and declared by the Island Council of Majorca as a public utility and of social...

Ses Fonts Ufanes, are a singular natural phenomenon

“Ses Fonts Ufanes” are a singular natural phenomenon, unique to Majorca. They are the first protected Natural Monument of the Balearic Islands. The hydrological phenomenon occurs at Gabelli estate, near the Chapel of Sant Miquel in Campanet. The area...

Muro’s beaches, among the most beautiful in the world

Muro’s spectacular beaches are located along the large stretch of sand that covers the Bay of Alcúdia. The original dunes, that are covered with rich vegetation, have been preserved by installing high walkways over them and soft protection systems (pylons and...

Four routes Planícia

Planícia is a former estate located to the south of the Tramuntana Sierra which spreads over a quarter of the Banyalbufar municipality. The estate looks over the sea, with spectacular views of the Sierra’s coastline, which make it popular among fans of hiking. ...

The Barranc de Biniaraix ravine

Located in the municipal district of Sóller, the Barranc de Biniaraix is a ravine created by the Son Torrella mountain range, L’Ofre and Els Cornadors mountain range. A place of great beauty, it has a pathway made of stone steps. This path begins in Biniaraix and...

Mondragó, Natural Park

The Mondragó Natural Park is located in the south of Mallorca, in the municipal area of Santanyí, and has a surface area of 766 hectares. While 95 hectares of the Park are public property, the rest of the park sits on privately owned land and estates, which, often...

Talaia d’Alcúdia, Mallorca (Excursions)

This itinerary takes you to the highest point of Alcúdia’s peninsula. On reaching the top of the Talaia (446m) we are rewarded with great panoramic views. Our route runs through the public estate of la Victòria that separates the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia. ROUTE:...

Natural area of La Victòria

The protected area of Puig de la Victòria is 1.198 ha. large. It is a very nice peninsula that divides the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia. It has a series of heights named: Puig de la Victòria (445 m), Puig des Romaní (387 m), Penya Rotja (354 m) and Sa Talaia Vella...

Sa Dragonera, a fine example of a Mediterranean paradise

Sa Dragonera is a small island at the southern tip of the Tramuntana Mountain range. There are different hiking routes on the island with varying levels, something to suit everyone. Sa Dragonera was declared a Natural Park in 1995. The landing dock is in Cala Lladó,...

A walk among Palma’s sculptures

The streets of Palma are adorned with many sculptures. We would like to propose a tour visiting some of these, contemporaneous and gothic, some with great artistic significance, others that are just symbols of this beautiful city. The tour starts in the Plaza de la...

La Trapa

The whole essence of the Mediterranean is concentrated in this itinerary. Dragonera Island will give us a hint of loneliness, reminding us of the importance of protected natural areas. Difficulty: Easy - Clothing: In time of year - Altitude: 370 m - Time: 4 hours -...

Artists Walk

The route begins in Sóller, near the crossroads on the main Deià road, where we will find the first “GR” sign indicating a public pathway which leads to the Ca n’Ai rural hotel. After passing the houses, we will come across a junction: to the left, the Son Sales...

Encounter with nature

When reaching Binibona, leave your car in the car park in the square. The second stage of the route will start by following the path pointing towards Ets Albellons Rural Tourism, leaving the detour leading to it behind on the left in order to continue straight ahead...

Camí Vell de Lluc

Description This trip leads us to the first or the last stretch of the G221 or the path Ruta de la Pedra en Sec. This magnificent route of the Serra de Tramuntana is a testimonial of the great work which our ancestors have performed and symbolises the importance of...

Excursion: Castell del Rei “King´s Castle”

The Castell del Rei (in Engl., “King´s Castle”) alongside the castle of Alaró and Santueri, is one of the three stone castles in Mallorca. Located within the Ternelles estate, in a setting of maximum beauty, peace and silence, it has been declared a Site of Cultural...

Santuari de la Consolació (Consolation Sanctuary)

The Mare de Déu de la Consolació sanctuary, near S’Alquería Blanca, is an interesting place from where one can behold the spectacular east coast of Mallorca. The easiest way to reach the sanctuary is from the S’Alquería Blanca church, heading towards Santanyí on the...

S’Arenal de Sa Ràpita and Ses Covetes

S’Arenal de Sa Ràpita and Ses Covetes belong to the Campos municipality. These beaches are part of the coastal area of Sa Ràpita, a popular area with those looking for second homes, both locals and foreigners. They border on the west with Sa Ràpita’s Club Náutico and...

Excursion: Sa Foradada

Excursion to Sa Foradada among centenary olive trees and stunning views of the Serra de Tramuntana. Starting point: In the Son Marroig Palace, which is located on the MA-710 road, between the town of Valldemossa and Deià. Altitude: 270 m. Time: 1 hour and 47 minutes...

Mondragó map, Natural Park and photos

Mondragó map, Natural Park and photos of Sa Barca Trencada, Calo des Borgit, Pond and beach of sa Font de n'Alis, Calo d'en Garrot and s'Amarador Click image to view Mondragó Map

The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs

The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs sit in the valley of Almallutx, in the Serra de Tramuntana, and are an important water source for the city of Palma. The Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs, at the foot of Puig Major To reach the reservoirs we need to take the road from...

Pas de Vallgornera Cave

This value of this cavity, the Pas de Vallgornera cave (Llucmajor), as a site of natural interest is why it appeared on the list of SCIs proposed by the Government of the Balearic Islands for incorporation into the Europe-wide network, Nature-2000. It is currently...

Day trip to s’Hort de Biniatzent, Lloseta

Toni Ramón and Toni Abrines, guides from the Grupo Excursionista del Fomento de Turismo de Mallorca (a group promoting excursions for tourists) would like to suggest the following route: After leaving Lloseta, we will arrive in Biniamar on an inland road that will...

Route: 4 fascinating contemporaneous art galleries in Palma

Mallorca has become one of the most important centres for art in all of Europe. Here is a selection of what we feel to be the most attractive galleries in Palma, due to their history, the relevance of their artists, their proposal and the beauty of the venues. ...

MTB: Viewpoint Route

DescriptionWe head towards the road leading up to Pouet plain; the road is in bad condition and we have to ascend on foot. After the Pouet plain it is easier going, and we can continue on to “Ses Artigues” plain and the peak, Puig Caragolí, and then stop for a break...

Mallorca, Malgrats Islands

The Las Malgrats Islands are made up of two islets and are located within the municipality of Calvià, opposite the Bay of Santa Ponça. The over 100 hectares occupied by the Las Magrats Islands are exploited traditionally and sustainably by professional fishing vessels...

Five towers that protected Llucalcari from pirate attacks

One of the most impressive and characteristic views of Mallorca is the town of Llucalcari, nestled among the pine and olive groves of the Serra de Tramuntana, with a deep-blue backdrop where the sky and Mediterranean sea fuse as one. During the 14th...