Cap de Formentor

What to See in Cap de Formentor

It’s easy to highlight the main sights at Cap de Formentor in Mallorca, as the cape itself is a natural attraction that speaks for itself and needs no embellishment.

Steep cliffs sculpted to outline the island's boundaries, an exciting access road that has nothing to envy of Sa Calobra Road and an unrivalled natural environment where the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range meets the Mediterranean Sea.

These are just some of the points of interest that you can't miss out on during a trip to Cap de Formentor:

Formentor Lighthouse

Built in 1863 in one of Mallorca's most inaccessible points, the Formentor Lighthouse reaches 200 metres (656 feet) in height and has become an incredible viewpoint to admire all the surrounding natural beauty.

In winter, you can reach the lighthouse by car, but in the summer the final bit of road is cut off, and you have to leave the car in a car park at the beach and travel the final kilometres by bus.

Platja de Formentor

Among the treasures in Cap de Formentor is Platja de Formentor, a sandy beach with unmatched crystal-clear water. You'll feel like you've landed in total paradise!

Must Visit

Cap de Formentor is a must-see when you're in Mallorca. If you have the chance to choose what time you visit, we recommend sunset, when the sky turns red and casts incredible colours over the magical landscape.

It’s important to keep in mind that reaching Cap de Formentor takes time, as the road is narrow and winding, and traffic is often heavy.

Day Trips to Cap de Formentor

Although it's popular to explore Mallorca by rental car, there are other ways of getting to Cap de Formentor. If you want to discover it from the water to take in its grandeur and fabulous cliffs, we recommend this boat tour from Alcúdia:

• Boat Trip to Formentor from Alcúdia

For those who would rather stay on land and also want to see the nearby town of Alcúdia, this could be a better option:

• Day Trip to Alcúdia, Formentor & Traditional Market