Hiking in Mallorca

Beautifully set on a gentle rise in an idyllic valley of olive, oak and almond trees, Valldemossa is steeped in old-world charm. Most visitors come to see the old Carthusian monastery, which was a favourite haunt of composer Frederic Chopin and writer George Sand. The town’s cobbled, tree-lined alleys and impressive villas reward aimless wandering, and the views over the surrounding valley and mountains are spectacular.

Valldemossa can easily be reached by public bus from Palma de Mallorca.

Overnight: Valldemossa

Distance: 15 km | Ascent: 700 m | Descent: 700 m | 6 hrs approx.

Your first walk is a hugely popular circular route from Valldemossa on the Archduke’s Trail (Camí de s’Arxiduc), an impressive dry-stone path along the ridge between Deia and Valldemossa. The path was built in the late 19th century at the demand of the Archduke Luis Salvador, for no other purpose than to offer an easily walked route along the mountain backbone whilst enjoying amazing views over the north western coastline.

Overnight: Valldemossa

Distance: 14 km | Ascent: 280 m | Descent: 440 m | 5½ hrs approx.

Beginning after breakfast with a short transfer to the idyllic artists’ colony of Deia. Starting from here along a cobbled path through the olive groves, this is a delightful and relatively easy walk to the coastal town of Port Sóller. Your route follows the coastline, through quiet Mediterranean woods (pines, oaks and madrone trees) and across a private estate where the owners serve delicious fresh orange juice to walkers.

Overnight: Port Sóller

Distance: 15 km | Ascent: 650 m | Descent: 610 m | 6 hrs approx.

After a taxi transfer to Cala Tuent, a summer village with a lovely quiet beach, you begin your 6-hour walk. Your first follow the coastline to Port Sóller and then by way of the farm at Balitx d’Avall, situated among orange groves and olive orchards in one of Mallorca’s most remote valleys.

Overnight: Port Sóller

Distance: 7.5 km | Ascent: 270 m | Descent: 270 m | 3 hrs approx.

From the port, you do a steep ascent to the cliffs which form a natural breakwater overlooking the bay. At the top, you have lovely views from ‘Torre Picada’, along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S’Illeta just offshore. From the peak, you do a steep descent along a ravine to reach ‘Sa Punta Llarga’, a promontory which affords a lovely vista point back from sea level.

Overnight: Port Sóller

Your trip and our services come to an end after breakfast. Why not finish your holiday by taking the vintage railway to the historic capital city, Palma de Mallorca. Spend an afternoon exploring its labyrinthine streets, palace courtyards, art museums and elaborate gothic cathedral before departing for home.