What are the best scenic drives to take on the way to Mallorca's beaches?

Driving to the island’s renowned beaches offers some of the most memorable scenic routes available. Following the Ma-10 along the Serra de Tramuntana provides dramatic mountain vistas and winding roads that reveal charming villages like Valldemossa and Deià. These peaceful towns invite brief stops to enjoy local pastries such as ensaimadas or to admire the terraced hillsides before continuing towards coastal coves. The Ma-13 trunk road also affords a striking inland perspective, connecting Palma with towns like Alcúdia and Pollença, combining lush countryside views with effortlessly accessible beaches nearby.

For a road closer to the sea, the drive to Formentor on the Ma-2210 culminates in breathtaking lookout points over Mediterranean turquoise waters and pine-lined bays. Bright afternoons can be spent swimming at Cala Figuera or Cala Roja, with irresistible photo opportunities along the route. Alternatively, coastal roads toward the southeast, such as those approaching Cala Mondragó and Cala Llombards, are less trafficked and meander through rural farmland dotted with almond trees and wildflowers in spring, enriching the journey.

Public transport also offers an appreciation of landscape changes, with the TIB bus network connecting Palma, Manacor, and the northern coast in a relaxed way, plus the historic Sóller railway threading through mountain scenery to a quaint harbor. Wherever you choose to drive or ride, the interplay of sea, mountains, traditional villages, and orchards turns every beach-bound trip into a scenic adventure worth savoring.