Cap de Formentor★★★
The Cap de Formentor is Mallorca's most dramatic location — a 20-kilometer-long, narrow peninsula that juts into the Mediterranean like a rugged finger. Steep cliffs drop 300 meters vertically into the deep blue sea, the serpentine road winds in hair-raising curves along precipices, and at the very end stands a solitary lighthouse at 210 meters high, as a guardian over the end of the world. This is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular places in the entire Mediterranean.
The journey begins in Port de Pollença and first leads to the Mirador de Mal Pas (also known as Mirador Es Colomer) — a viewpoint at 300 meters high, offering an unforgettable view: The jagged cliff El Colomer rises like a watchtower from the sea, the water shimmers in all shades of blue from turquoise to ink blue, and on clear days you can see as far as Menorca. There is a parking lot and a short walk to the viewpoint (5 min.).
Continue through dense pine forest and over hair-raising serpentine roads to the Platja de Formentor — one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. Fine, white sand, framed by pines that reach down to the water, and crystal-clear water in unreal turquoise tones. The legendary Hotel Formentor (opened in 1929, guests like Winston Churchill, Grace Kelly, Charlie Chaplin) towers over the beach and gives the place a touch of glamour from times past.
The last section to the lighthouse (Far de Formentor) is the wildest: The road winds through barren, wind-swept landscapes to the farthest point of the peninsula. The lighthouse (built in 1863) stands on a cliff 210 meters above the sea. The view at sunset — when the cliffs glow golden, the sea glows, and the sun slowly sinks into the water — is the best sunset spot on Mallorca. Plan enough time for the return trip in the dark after sunset (serpentines without street lighting!).
The lighthouse itself is not accessible, but the area around it is freely accessible. There is a small bar with drinks and snacks (season-dependent). The rocky coast around the lighthouse is wild and photogenic — but be careful at the unfenced edges!
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The best time of day for Cap de Formentor: Morning (8–10 am) for the Mirador and the beach when it's still empty. Come to the lighthouse for sunset. In the off-season (October–May), you can drive the entire route yourself — it's magically quiet then. Cyclists love the route in spring (note: very steep, road bike level!).
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In summer (June 15 – September 15), access to the lighthouse is CLOSED to private vehicles from the Platja de Formentor junction. You must take the shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (about 3€, regularly). You can still drive to the beach and the Mirador yourself. Outside the closure period, the road becomes very narrow — oncoming traffic with tour buses requires nerves. Never drive too fast, there are tight curves without guardrails!