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Walking Routes in Banyalbufar — 1 of Our Favourites

Discover the top Banyalbufar walking trails and routes

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to walks and hikes around this beautiful island.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Mallorca Hiking & Walking Guide.

A wintery coastal hike on the Cami de Sa Volta des General

1. A wintery coastal hike on Cami de Sa Volta des General

Location
Banyalbufar

On a sunny February Saturday morning, we drove towards Banyalbufar to try the leisurely but beautiful Port des Canonge hike, along a coastal path at the very edge of the majestic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. The path is called Cami de Sa Volta des General, named after General F. Cotoner who, in the 19th century, was the owner of the Baronia estate, now a hotel in Banyalbufar.

From the Ma-20 which rings Palma, we took the Ma-1040, then Ma-1100 which turns into the Ma-10 towards Banyalbufar. The first 25 minutes of the drive were fairly ordinary until we got to Esporles. This town was vividly pretty, with a row of bare trees and well-kept, pretty, blonde-stone houses with traditional Mallorcan shutters lining the main street. As we departed the village, we were met by some more challenging roads and endured a further 15 to 20 minutes of twists and turns to get to Banyalbufar.

About Walking in Mallorca

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to walks and hikes around this beautiful island. Challenging mountain hikes, gentle seafront paths and picturesque country trails are all available here. You can tackle them alone or, if you want to learn all about the Mallorcan landscapes and discover hidden corners, book a tour.

Once the summer season is over, Mallorca becomes a hive of activity for not only those clad in lycra cycling gear but also for ramblers, climbers and deep water soloists. The dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range in west Mallorca and the more modest Serra de Llevant mountains in the east see more walkers each year, so grab those hiking boots from the cupboard and given a quick dust-off before packing your bags to visit the island.

Even if walking and hiking in Mallorca has become more popular in recent years, most paths and routes are still very quiet and you'll often feel like you have the whole place to yourself and a couple of mountain goats! There are relatively easy paths suitable for beginners, whilst other hiking trails take you to the five summits that reach over 1,000m, perfect for keen walkers looking for a challenging route.

Worth knowing
The best time for hiking is probably late summer/autumn, or spring when the temperatures are slightly cooler and the crowds have disappeared. Spring is also a wonderful time to walk through the countryside when flowers and greenery fill the landscapes. Late summer and autumn may not be so green, but it is still warm enough for a swim should you happen to come across a hidden bay.

The Regional Government have invested a great deal of money in developing trails to make walking in Mallorca much more accessible. Many paths that exist already are marked out with wooden sign posts every few kilometres. You do have to watch where you are going when walking in Mallorca, as some 800 years ago the entire island was claimed as private property and, although many paths are accessible to the public, some areas are split by gates or fences that must be closed behind you. Please do not trespass if there are clear signs not to do so!