Discover the best hiking excursions in Mallorca! This is a spectacular island and a true paradise in many ways, including its breathtaking landscapes. The Serra de Tramuntana is the main protagonist of this Balearic island, as it acts as the backbone that will take you from the sea to the highest peaks, through dreamlike landscapes.

At Palma Aquarium we are in love with Mallorca and we want to introduce you to this idyllic setting in the best way you can get to know it: on foot. Keep reading if you want to discover the best hiking excursions in Mallorca!

Trails for everyone: Explore the diversity of the island's landscape

If you are a nature lover, you like to discover unique places and you are looking for plans in Mallorca, this is your moment. You don't need to be an expert mountaineer to enjoy hiking. All you need is comfortable shoes and energy to tackle these trails that are suitable for everyone.

Excursion to Sa Foradada

Everybody knows Sa Foradada, but not many know that there is a simple and beautiful excursion that starts next to the houses of Son Marroig, and goes down to a small dock next to Sa Foradada. This is one of the best plans with children in Mallorca, as it takes only 2 hours and the distance is 7 kilometres round trip.

This is a wide dirt track that is very easy to follow, where the only difficulty may be the 300-metre difference in height that you will have to overcome on the return route. In addition, halfway through the walk you will come across some donkeys that roam free on their farm, your children will love it!

Puig de Bonany Route

The Puig de Bonany Route is another of the best hiking excursions in Mallorca. Not only is it an easy hike, but it is also not very well known, so you won't have to dodge the tourists to enjoy the great views. To begin this experience, you must head for the village of Petra to begin the ascent of its most emblematic mountain: Puig de Bonany.

It is a circular route of 6 kilometres and a positive difference in altitude of 230 metres, so it is perfect for the whole family. Once you reach Puig de Bonany you will find an excellent viewpoint over the bay of Alcudia, a hermitage and an area with benches and tables to rest in the open air.

Discovering nature: The most impressive hiking routes in Mallorca

Surely you know the largest of the Balearic Islands for its beaches, its good weather and its exquisite gastronomy, but what many do not know is that there are many more things to do in Mallorca, at any time of the year. This island has a large number of walking routes in the wildest nature that you are going to love, here are some of them!

Talaia D'Alcudia hike

The first hike we present to you is a medium-difficulty hike of 8.2km and a positive difference in altitude of 653m. It is a very beautiful route that passes through landscapes completely surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation and from which you will have privileged views of the sea, the bay of Alcudia and the Cap des Pinars.

This is a perfect route to do in summer or in the hottest seasons, as a large part of the route runs in the shade. Along this excursion you will pass by the Ermita de la Victoria, the Penya des Migdia and the Puig de Romani, to finally reach the Talaia D'Alcudia.

The Barranco de Biniaraix route

The Barranco de Biniaraix route is another of the best hiking excursions in Mallorca. It is one of the best paths built with the dry stone technique in Mallorca and has been declared a site of cultural interest for its historical, scenic and environmental value.

The path follows the gorge of the torrent and climbs a positive difference in altitude of up to 700 metres. This is an easy hiking route to follow, although you should be prepared to take on the difference in altitude. The scenery along the cobbled path is impressive, with the torrent in the background, the stone benches, the olive groves and the views of the horizon.

Puig del Ofre

The ascent of Puig del Ofre begins at the Cúber reservoir, in the very heart of the Serra de la Tramuntana mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This mountainous setting will take you on a route where the protagonists are the cliffs that offer incomparable views of the open sea.

A hiker's paradise: The must-do routes

The real charm of these routes lies not only in discovering an isolated place that can only be reached on foot, but the beauty is to be found along the way. The spectacular views on these routes are what will leave you in awe and, for this reason, we consider them to be one of the must-do activities on your holiday in Mallorca.

From Soller to Valldemossa

Let's go now with an essential route that you cannot miss on your holidays in the Balearic Islands, as it has become one of the favourite activities in Mallorca for all visitors. Soller and Valldemossa are two of the most important towns on the island and, for this reason, we believe that the best way to get to know them is through a route that links them both.

The route goes from Soller to Valldemossa in 18 kilometres and is truly amazing. As well as crossing some of the prettiest villages in Mallorca, you will be able to see some perfectly crafted and preserved dry stone walls.

Circular route through the Bunyola Commune

This is a simple route full of attractions that, for us, has become essential. To start the excursion you have to get to Bunyola and leave your car at the entrance to the village. Once there, you will climb a small slope, which will be the most demanding part of the route.

This circular path is fairly flat and easy to follow the signs. Its main attractions include the peaceful holm oak groves, which will accompany you along the entire route; the replicas of the huts of the people who worked in the area; and the coal bunkers and snow pits that you will find along the way.

La Volta al Puig Roig

If we talk about essential routes, we cannot fail to mention La Volta al Puig Roig. This circular route takes us through Lluc-Escorca, a unique landscape of rock and water that is hard and rough, but very beautiful. It is a hidden place, away from all the towns and villages, so nature can be shown in all its splendour.

The hike is not easy, as we are talking about a 20-kilometre hike with a 500-metre difference in altitude. Bear in mind that you can only do this excursion on Sundays, as this is the only day that the Mossa estate allows access to its domains.

From the coast to the mountains: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Mallorca

Put on your hiking boots, but also take your booties, because these routes we present below have a bit of everything: sea and mountain. Remember that if you are going to do these trails in summer, to be able to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea, you should bring at least two bottles of water per person, so that you can drink at all times.

Route Es Caló de Betlem

This easy and relaxing hiking route will take you from the mountainous village of Betlem, to its most secluded and wildest cove. If you're lucky, you might even have the whole beach to yourself. This route lasts 1 hour and starts in the village of Betlem, located in the east of the island.

The path leads through pine forests to Es Caló de Betlem, a cove of sand and pebbles. If you continue a little further along the path, you will come to another beach, which serves as the boundary of the Cap Ferrutx nature reserve. From here you can see the sea on one side and the mountains on the other.

Excursion to Sa Calobra

We propose a difficult 5-hour route that starts at the Sanctuary of Lluc and ends at Sa Calobra, the most beautiful beach in the whole of Mallorca. It is a complicated and badly signposted route where it is easy to get lost, so we only recommend you do it if you are an expert mountaineer or if you are accompanied by a guide who knows the area.

Don't forget to put your diving goggles in your backpack, as the underwater world of this beach is impressive!

What do you think of the best hiking excursions in Mallorca? Once you have finished walking, we recommend you to have a good meal and look for a quieter experience in the afternoon, such as visiting the Palma Aquarium, one of the best things to do in Palma de Mallorca. Plan your visit to our aquarium now and don't miss out on the wonders of the marine world.