Five Scenic Viewing Points in Mallorca

Mirador Es Colomer

Sitting on the northern Formentor Peninsula, Mirador Es Colomer has to be up there as one of the island’s most celebrated viewpoints. Heading up there may take a full morning, but once there, you have panoramic views of the Med sweeping into the island’s cliff face. It’s relatively easy to access by car, and there are some popular paths around it along with a purpose-built viewing platform. This is certainly one to pack your camera for!

Sa Foradada 

Sitting beside the quaint village of Deià, Sa Foradada is known as the stunning rock formation of the island. There is a rock face punctuated by a natural hole carved over centuries of relentless waves. You may think this geological feature is the star of the show, but many arrive in the evening to see the sunset beyond it. Many people come down to behind the rock and watch the sun bounce off the sea as it gets lower and lower. Nearby are some restaurants too, making it the perfect romantic evening. 

Mirador de Ses Barques

Mirador de Ses Barques is a slightly different vantage point as you can look over Port de Sóller and the valley below. This is a higher viewpoint where it’s a nice drive up the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Here, you will see hikers and road-trippers like yourself, along with local terraced hillsides and olive groves. Small cafés are dotted around, so you can make a day of it.

Castell de Bellver 

Castell de Bellver is one for the history lovers with its views of the city. Built in the 14th century, this Gothic castle overlooks Palma’s marina and bay, which has been the place of trade for a long time. On top of its walls has incredible views over the historic urban area and peaks of Tramuntana in the distance. The drive up there isn’t long, but it’s very scenic as it goes through pine forests.

Cap de Formentor 

Cap de Formentor is the island’s northernmost tip – again plagued with dramatic cliffs that drop dramatically down into Mediterranean waters below. Here, you can see the iconic lighthouse that has been standing proudly for around 160 years. Once there, you can look over the Alcudia Bay, and on clear days you may even spot Menorca. The mountain roads leading up here there is a winding journey with its own fun bends and incredible views of the coast.

Being an island in the Med, there are many viewpoints to see because the island is so diverse. It’s not only cliff face and rock formations, there are historic cities and castles to see too. By creating a list of viewpoints, you will find yourself stumbling on some authentic and memorable places in between, like hidden restaurants and tasty coffee.