Which hiking routes are best to explore during different seasons on the island?

The Serra de Tramuntana’s hiking trails change character as the year goes on, with each season offering its own perks and challenges. In early spring, routes around lower elevations—like the coastal path from Cala Llombards or the easy climb from Valldemossa towards Deià—are drier and more welcoming than higher mountain trails, which might still be damp or slippery after winter rains. Spring also brings wildflowers and blossoming almond trees, especially near Sóller and the Pla des Pouet, creating particularly scenic walks.

Summer opens up the full range of trails, including those higher up in the Tramuntana like the route to Puig de Massanella or the rugged track along the Ma-10 between Formentor and Pollença. The mornings are ideal for setting out before the midday heat sets in. Summer evenings, scented with pine and the sea, also make coastal paths around Alcúdia and Cala Mondragó very inviting. It’s wise to carry plenty of water, and local buses around the island can help you plan your return from more isolated spots.

Come autumn, the scenery shifts with softer light and cooler temperatures, making hikes through the inland terraces near Binissalem and the almond groves around Sant Llorenç des Cardassar especially pleasant. The changing colors along the foothills of the Tramuntana add to the experience. Late autumn can bring rain, so some higher trails might be less accessible. Winter sees fewer hikers but some paths remain well-tread, especially those closer to the coast or in towns like Palma and Manacor, where streets and promenades offer gentle strolls when the mountain weather turns wet or chilly.