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Cap de Formentor, Mallorca

231D Diseminado Poligono 9, Illes Balears, Illes Balears

Description

Cape Formentor is the northernmost point of the island of Mallorca. It is known for its rugged coastline, the Formentor Lighthouse and various coves with clear waters such as Cala Figuera, Cala Murta and Formentor beach.

Access & Transport

The peninsula is in the north of Mallorca, 25-30km from Alcúdia and 80km northeast of Palma. There is only one road through, the Ma-2210 that reaches all the way to the lighthouse. It seems bus 334 goes there from Alcúdia and Pollença.

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure you understand the driving and parking restrictions from mid-June to mid-September after 10h00. Recommended to go by bus during that period. We suggest combining a drive to the cape with some time at one of the coves / beaches and a visit of the town of Alcúdia.

Meta review

The entire peninsula gets excellent reviews for its scenery, sunsets, hiking paths and coves - the Formentor beach is also one of the most popular on the island. But success brings issues with it and there are traffic restrictions during the high season that draws the hire of sometimes unaware divers who end up receiving an 80-euro ticket. Many online reviewers highly recommend taking the cheap bus #334 instead.

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint except for the transportation there. Socially neutral.

Conclusion

A little bit for everyone with a striking coastline, some coves with limpid waters and even some hiking path; a gorgeous natural environment, to be enjoyed outside of the summer season.

Key positive

Possibly the best views in Mallorca

Several hiking and beach options

Key negative

Busy + traffic restrictions in the summer

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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