Ruta de Pedra en Sec GR221 – Dry Stone Route
Popular eight-day trek up the mountainous western side of Mallorca
This famous walk runs from Port d'Andratx, in the south-west of Mallorca, all the way to Port de Pollença, in the north-west, following ancient cobbled paths through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
The most iconic hiking route in Mallorca, the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' or Dry Stone Route follows 168.4km of signposted trails through dry stonework terraces where olive trees have been growing for centuries, mountain villages, pine and holm oak forests and olive groves, also offering breathtaking sea views.
The main route links the villages of Estellencs and Esporles for a total of 91.7km. There are another 76.7km of variants going through picturesque spots like S'Arracó, Puigpunyent, Orient, Cala Tuent or Puig de Maria. The highest point is the Coll de ses Cases de sa Neu, at just over 1200m.
A guide is recommended for this route, please see our Guides & Tours page to book one. You can also book your refuge online. For further information with maps for the route, you can visit the official website or download the guide for the GR221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec with detailed descriptions of each stage.
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The refuges
All along the Ruta de Pedra en Sec, there are mountain refuges where hikers can spend the night. All of the stages start and end at one of them, making it really easy to plan your journey. They all have communal dormitories, with a few offering smaller bedrooms and offer meals, toilets, showers with hot water and heating. You'll need to pay a fee if you also want to use their bed linen and towels (not available at the Coma d'en Vidal refuge). There is also a hostel in the Castell d'Alaró for those choosing to do Variant D.
The Coma d'en Vidal, Muleta, Tossals Verds and Son Amer refuges can be booked online in advance on the Consell de Mallorca website or by phone +34 971 173 700. Online booking is also available for the Can Boi refuge, the Pont Romà refuge and the Castell d'Alaró Guesthouse.
What to see
Sights in Mallorca
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CCA Andratx Art Centre
The CCA Andratx Art Centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art and is one of the largest centres of contemporary art in the Balearic Islands as well as the rest of Europe. The art gallery displays paintings, sculptures, installations, graphics and photographs from international and local artists, some of which are also for sale.
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Sa Dragonera Natural Park
This uninhabited island off Mallorca's western tip was the focus for a turning point in Mallorcan history in 1977, when it was occupied by environmentalists protesting against a planned tourist development. The campaigners won, the island became a nature reserve instead, the seabirds survived, and for the first time the authorities realised that mass tourism had reached its limit.
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Bodegas Son Puig
Bodegas Son Puig is a small family-run winery producing wine from the Son Puig estate in the Puigpunyent valley, located within the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. A limited series of wines are made from manually picked grapes grown exclusively onsite.
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Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro
The painter and sculptor Joan Miro spent most of his life in Barcelona, but both his wife and mother were Mallorcan and he always longed to return to the scene of his childhood holidays to draw inspiraton from what he called "the light of Mallorca".
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La Granja
This country house, just west of Esporles, is on a site known since Roman times for its natural spring. Since 1447 it has been a private house owned by various noble families; most of what you see today dates from the 17th century.
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Castell de Bellver Castle
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Port d'Andratx
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Cappuccino Port Andratx
Cappuccino has a number of stylish brasseries in Mallorca, some of which are housed in the most beautiful historic buildings. This branch is located right in front of the sea.
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Sumailla Restaurant
Located just in front of the sea, this restaurant serves delicious, creative sushi as well as other Japanese and Peruvian dishes including miso soup, seaweed salad...
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Trespais Restaurant
This restaurant specialises in seafood with a promise of service-oriented waiting staff.
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La Universal Restaurant
A unique restaurant with the essence of the Mediterranean combined with a lot of character.
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Miramar de Giuliano Restaurant
Founded in 1927, this restaurant has seen Port d'Andratx change from a traditional fishing port to a modern tourist destination.
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Gran Folies Beach Club
This elegant and exclusive beach club is located in Cala Llamp, a piece of coastline that still retains a traditional Mallorcan feel. A restaurant, bar and swimming pool where you can enjoy all day outdoors.
What to do
Things To Do in Port d'Andratx
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Day Boat Trip
This rare and charming motor boat will take you on a wonderful day cruise to visit secluded coves and beaches.
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Sunset Boat Trip to Dragonera Island
This rare and charming motor boat will take you on a fantastic cruise around Dragonera Island to watch the sunset on the Mediterranean.
More inspiration...
Several local companies offer guided tours of the Dry Stone Route, the perfect choice for a hassle-free experience in which everything is organised. You only need to show up in your best hiking boots and adventurous mindset.
