Which hiking routes on the island provide the best panoramic views?

If you’re looking to take in some truly unforgettable vistas, the Serra de Tramuntana is where your hiking boots should head. Trails that wind around the ridge above towns like Sóller and Valldemossa offer expansive views over terraced hillsides, olive groves, and even out toward the shimmering Mediterranean. The route from Deià up to the Puig de Teix rewards walkers with spectacular sights of the coast and rugged peaks, making the effort more than worthwhile.

For a different landscape, the Ma-10 road cuts through the Tramuntana and passes near several well-used trails leading up to heights where you can see the northern coastline, including the famous Formentor peninsula. On clearer days, the views stretch all the way from Alcúdia Bay down to the pine-dotted coves of Cala Mondragó. The TIB bus network can get you close to many of these trailheads if you’re preferring not to drive.

Closer to Palma, a short walk up to Bellver Castle offers a bird’s-eye view of the city’s red-tiled roofs and the bay beyond. For seaside panoramas, the coastal paths around Cala Llombards or Es Trenc linger above idyllic beaches, letting you admire the contrast between crystalline waters and rugged cliffs. Whether you’re after mountain air or sea breezes, these routes showcase why the island’s scenery has inspired so many.