Where to hike in the Balearics: the Serra de Tramuntana and the Cami de Cavalls

Two great routes make the Balearics a hiking destination in their own right. In Mallorca, the GR221, the "dry-stone route", crosses the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Menorca, the Cami de Cavalls (GR223) circles the whole island along the coast. Here is how to find your way.

The GR221, crossing the Serra de Tramuntana (Mallorca)

The GR221, or Ruta de Pedra en Sec, links the south-west (around Port d'Andratx) to the north (Pollenca) over around 140 kilometres, in about ten stages. It takes its name from the dry-stone walls built by hand, with no mortar, using an age-old technique. It crosses cliffs, olive groves and mountain villages such as Valldemossa, Deia or Soller. The Serra de Tramuntana has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011. A network of refuges lets you string it together over several days.

The Cami de Cavalls, circling Menorca (GR223)

The Cami de Cavalls, the former horse patrol path that once linked watchtowers, now circles the whole of Menorca. Split into around twenty stages, it alternates cliffs, wild coves (the famous calas) and Mediterranean woodland. It is the best way to discover the biosphere-reserve island on foot, away from the roads.

Ibiza and Formentera also offer fine coastal walks, shorter ones, best outside the summer season.

Frequently asked questions about hiking in the Balearics

What is the best hike in the Balearics?
The GR221 in the Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, for its mountain scenery and its UNESCO-listed dry-stone heritage.

When should you hike in the Balearics?
Spring and autumn are best: in summer, the heat makes long stages hard going, especially on exposed sections.

Can you walk all the way around Menorca?
Yes, via the Cami de Cavalls, which circles the whole island in around twenty stages.

Timetables, fees and conditions change; check with official sources before you set off. Information verified in August 2026. The Daily Baleares is an AI-assisted publication with human review.