Cap Formentor / Formentor Beach

Our next destination takes us to the northeasternmost point of Mallorca - Cape Formentor. This peninsula, also known as the meeting point of the winds by locals, can be easily reached by car and the drive itself offers many highlights. But more on that later.

TIP: This excursion should be started as early as possible, as there are not only many tourists but also buses on this route. They are usually encountered from 10:00 a.m. onwards.

To reach the cape, first head to Port de Pollenca and then follow the well-signposted MA-2210 road. This 13.5-kilometer long road was also built by Antonio Paretti, who was responsible for the road to Sa Calobra. Accordingly, the route is spectacular. The road leads through switchbacks and forests to the first stop - Mirador es Colomer / Mirador del Mal Pas.

This most famous viewpoint on the island offers an incredible view of the sea and the rock formations on the north coast of Mallorca.

If you don't have a fear of heights, you can see the cliffs and the island of Colomer from here. In good weather, there is even the possibility of seeing the neighboring island of Menorca. Even in not so great weather, this place offers an impressive natural spectacle, with the roaring waves of the sea crashing against the cliffs 300 meters below the viewpoint.

After these impressions, we continue our drive to the next intermediate destination. A few kilometers later, we reach Playa de Formentor.

The beach is truly beautiful and offers a great view of the sea and nature. The pine trees growing all around provide plenty of shade, and there are various establishments available for thirst quenching. If you let your gaze wander over the bay, you will quickly see that this beach is also popular among the wealthy. There are large houses on both sides of the bay, which offer their owners a spectacular view of Playa de Formentor.

TIP: There are very few parking spaces at the beach. Either prepare for a short stay or simply park your car 'wild' somewhere, hoping that it will be found again :-)

If you walk along the beach to the left, you will eventually come across a boat dock and a fence behind which the 5-star luxury hotel Barcelo Formentor is located. For those who don't have to worry about money, this hotel offers everything you could wish for. For everyone else, it just looks good...from the outside :-)

Enough sunbathing!! We continue towards our destination - the lighthouse on Cape Formentor. Like the previous route, the road leads through the rugged landscape of Mallorca. One can often see wild goats and, with some luck, even come across donkeys. Through familiar switchbacks, it goes uphill and downhill for another 11 kilometers until you see it...majestically perched on the rock...the lighthouse.

The lighthouse, as well as all access roads and paths, were built in 1892 and improved in the following years. The tower itself is one of the most popular attractions for tourists, and it shows whether you started early enough or not. During peak times, the traffic here is extremely congested and the entire access roads are full of parked cars. But if you have chosen the right time and there is not a soul in sight, then you are in a place where you can relax and enjoy nature. With a bit of luck, you can watch as the fog comes over the ridges and is blown towards the sea by the wind. Absolutely fascinating.

There is also a small cafe here that spoils visitors with snacks and cakes. Restrooms are also available on site.