Scenic Drives in the West
A drive through the dramatic scenery in the west of Mallorca
This drive gives an excellent introduction to the mountain and coastal scenery of western Mallorca.
- Start in Andratx, taking the C710 to Estellencs about halfway up the main street.
Immediately the road begins to climb. You pass a mirador sign, go through a tunnel and the sea comes into view. Follow this beautiful twisting coast road between the sea and the pine-scented hills to the village of Estellencs, one of the prettiest in Mallorca, with narrow, steep cobbled streets and women doing their washing at the village well. After another 5km, stop at the Mirador de Ses Animes and clamber up to the 16th-century watchtower for views right along the northwest coast. Soon after this you reach Banyalbufar, with its spectacular terracing.
- When the C710 turns off left towards Valldemossa, keep straight on the PM110, signposted to Palma. After 1km you see a sign to La Granja on your right.
You could easily spend 2-3 hours at this display of Mallorcan traditions.
- Leaving La Granja, take the narrow road to Puigpunyent from the car park.
Follow this road for 10km, a dramatic journey through olive groves in the shadow of Puig de Galatzo. The road continues through Puigpunyent and on to Galilea, a mountain village with a couple of tapas bars and views out to sea. From here the road twists and turns down to the village of Es Capdella.
- Turn right in the village and follow signs back to Andratx.
