# Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road

> 4-day road trip of about 96 km (60 mi) with 8 stops, from Palma to Cap de Formentor. About 1 h 19 min of driving in total.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/guides/b3-mallorca-tramuntana/

**At a glance:** 4-day road trip of about 96 km (60 mi) with 8 stops, from Palma to Cap de Formentor. About 1 h 19 min of driving in total. Palma’s cathedral, mountain villages of stone and olive terraces, the hairpins down to Sa Calobra and the cliffs of Formentor.

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| Distance | 96 km (60 mi) |
| Driving | 1 h 19 min |
| Suggested days | 4 |
| Stops | 8 |
| Route | Palma → Cap de Formentor |
| Countries | Spain |
| Updated | August 11, 2026 |

## Route description

Car ferries run to Palma from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia; book ahead in summer, especially with a motorhome. In Palma, see the great Gothic cathedral on the seafront and the old town behind it before heading into the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage mountain range along the north-west coast.

The Ma-1110 climbs to Valldemossa, where Chopin spent a winter in the Carthusian monastery. Then the Ma-10 runs along the mountainside high above the sea to Deià, a stone village on terraces of olives where the poet Robert Graves lived. Continue to Sóller, in a valley of orange groves, linked to its port by an old tram.

Beyond Sóller the Ma-10 climbs to the highest part of the range, past reservoirs under the Puig Major. Take the side road Ma-2141 down to Sa Calobra, a spectacular series of hairpins with a loop that passes under itself; walk into the Torrent de Pareis gorge at the bottom. The road is unsuitable for large motorhomes and busy with coaches at midday.

The Ma-10 ends near Pollença, a town with a Calvary stairway of 365 steps. From here the road to Cap de Formentor runs along a ridge above sheer cliffs; in summer private cars are banned for much of the day and a shuttle bus runs from Port de Pollença. Spring and autumn are ideal, when the almond trees or the hills are at their best and the roads quieter.

## Stop-by-stop itinerary

1. **Palma** (Spain)
2. **La Seu, Palma Cathedral** (Palma, Spain): A huge Gothic cathedral on the seafront, with a rose window of coloured glass and later touches by Gaudí and Miquel Barceló. The view from the sea wall below is the best.
3. **Valldemossa** (Spain)
4. **Deià** (Spain)
5. **Sóller** (Spain)
6. **Sa Calobra** (Escorca, Spain): A cove at the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis gorge, reached by a famous road of hairpins that loops under itself. Large motorhomes should not try it; buses have priority on the tightest bends.
7. **Pollença** (Spain)
8. **Cap de Formentor** (Pollença, Spain): A lighthouse at the end of a spectacular ridge road above sheer cliffs, with the Mirador des Colomer on the way. In summer private cars are banned for much of the day and a shuttle bus runs; check the current rules.

## FAQs

**How long is Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road?**
4-day road trip of about 96 km (60 mi) with 8 stops, from Palma to Cap de Formentor. About 1 h 19 min of driving in total.

**How many days do you need for Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road?**
We suggest 4 days: about 1 h 19 min of driving, which leaves time for the stops.

**Where does Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road start and end?**
It starts in Palma and ends in Cap de Formentor.

**Which countries does Mallorca: the Serra de Tramuntana road pass through?**
Spain.