Where are the best hiking trails and scenic viewpoints on the island?

Early mornings and late afternoons are ideal times to explore the Serra de Tramuntana’s trails when the light softens and temperatures are cooler. The GR 221, also called the Dry Stone Route, winds through this mountain range from Deia to Pollenca, offering dramatic views of rugged cliffs, terraced fields, and the Mediterranean beyond. Along the way, you’ll pass traditional villages like Valldemossa, where ancient monasteries and cobbled streets add cultural charm to the natural panorama.

For a shorter excursion, the path to Mirador Es Colomer near Formentor is hard to beat. This viewpoint rewards walkers with sweeping vistas over the Formentor peninsula’s turquoise coves and steep promontories. It’s especially magical at sunset, when the fading light turns the sea deep blue and the nearby pines cast long shadows.

Closer to Palma, the old Soller railway provides access to the orange-scented valleys and mountain paths around Soller town. From here, hikes lead up to Puig Major, the island’s highest peak, or along trails that skirt the Ma-10 road, offering countless photographic opportunities amid ancient olive groves and wild herbs. Whether you’re after a day’s strenuous trek or a gentle stroll past fragrant shrubs and bird-song, the island’s network of trails and viewpoints showcases its unique blend of sea and mountain landscapes.