Mallorca walking trip • 8 days

Arrival at Valldemossa, a small town built around an old Carthusian monastery which proudly remembers the year in which Frederic Chopin and George Sand, first European bohemians, wintered here. Valldemossa can easily be reached by public bus from Palma de Mallorca.

Challenge: Valldemossa

Villages along the way: Valldemossa

Leaving the village of Valldemossa, you walk along the "Archduke’s Trail" (Camí de s’Arxiduc), an old trail that the Archduke Ludwig Salvador used to go horseriding. The archduke dedicated his life to investigate the geology and botany of Mallorca. The route goes around a private estate with restricted acces due to an area of special protection for the black vulture, but it does not enter this zone. Sweeping views along the way, with the option of ascending to a Pico Es Teix (1062 m)

Challenge: 13,3 km / 8,26 mi, 775 m ascent, 775 m descent, 5,5-6 hours.

Villages along the way: Valldemossa

After a short transfer, you walk from the artists' colony of Deià to the coastal town of Port Sóller. Your route follows the coastline, through quiet Mediterranean woods (pines, oaks and madrone trees) and across a private estate where the owners serve delicious fresh orange juice.

Challenge: 12 km / 7,45 mi, 525m ascent, 700 m descent, 5.5 hours.

Villages along the way: Deià, Port Sóller

After a taxi transfer to Cala Tuent,a summer village with a lovely beach, you begin a 6-hour walk. Your first follow the coastline to Port Sóller and then by way of the farm at Balitx d'Avall, situated among orange groves and olive orchards in one of the most remote valleys of Mallorca. 

Challenge: 13,6 km / 8,45 mi, 650 m ascent, 610 m descent, 6 hours

Villages along the way: Cala Tuent, Balitx d'Avall

From the port, you do a steep ascent to the cliffs which form a natural breakwater overlooking the bay. At the top, you have lovely views from 'Torre Picada', along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S'Illeta just offshore. From the peak, you do a steep descent along a ravine to reach 'Sa Punta Llarga', a promontory which affords a lovely vista point back from sea level.

Challenge: Sa Punta Larga: 6,7 km / 4,1 mi, 270 m ascent and descent, 2,5-3 hours

                        Lake Cúber & Biniaraix: 9,7 km - 11,8km - 14,8 km / 6 - 7,3 - 9,1 mi, 100 / 270 m ascent, 775 / 980 m descent, 4.5 + 1,5 hours

Villages along the way: Sa Punta Llarga

Transfer to Lake Cúber in the morning to start one of the most beautiful stages of the GR-221, which leads to the remote Monastery of Lluc. The walk begins with a peaceful stroll along the lake, followed by a section in ascent up to 1210 metres. The second part takes you downhill on a restored cobbled path among holm oak groves, to reach the pilgrimage site at Lluc. You’ll have time to see the “Black Madonna” - patron saint of Mallorca - before the taxi transfer to your next accommodation, situated in the town centre of Pollença. Another option for today is to start your route in Lluc and walk from there to your hotel in Pollenca.

Challenge: Lake Cúber - Lluc: 14.5 km / 9 mi 575 m ascent, 845 m descent, 6 - 6.5 hrs.

                      Lluc - Pollença: 13 - 18,7 km / 8 - 11,6 mi , 200 m ascent, 630 m descent, 4.5 / 6 hrs

Villages along the way: Lake Cúber, Lluc, Pollença

After yesterday's demanding route, today you choose between two short walks in coastal areas. The easier walk enters Boquer Valley, a small nature reserve for birds with a private beach. As a bonus, this route ends with a stroll along Port Pollença’s beautiful seaside promenade.

The other walk starts in Cala ses Barques and leads to the Cala Sant Vicenç. Then you retrace your steps and continue walking, via Siller Pass, to the port. Both routes end in Port Pollença, where you get the bus back to Pollença.

At the end of the day, you’ll have time to explore the town or enjoy the hotel’s swimming pool and gardens.

Challenge: Boquer Valley: 7,2 km / 4,4 mi, 175 m ascent and descent, 2 hrs. 

                      Cala Sant Vicenç: 9,7 km / 6 mi, 330 m ascent and descent, 3.5 - 4 hrs.

Villages along the way: Port Pollença

After breakfast today, your walking arrangement ends.