Barranc de Biniaraix
A gorge with an old dry-stone stepped path above the Sóller valley, the most famous stretch of the GR221.
Barranc de Biniaraix runs upward from the village of Biniaraix near Sóller toward the Coll de l'Ofre area. In the past it was the main route from the Sóller valley to Cúber, Orient and the Lluc Monastery. Farmers carried olives along it, and pilgrims also walked it. The old path is paved with dry-stone steps, often said to number about 1,900, and was declared a cultural heritage site in 1944. Steep limestone cliffs rise on both sides, with terraced olive groves, and the upper section offers views of Sóller and its harbour. The usual route is to drive to Cúber Reservoir, then walk down past the Coll de l'Ofre to Biniaraix, about 13 km and 4 hours in total. If you only want to see the stone steps, you can walk from Sóller to Biniaraix, climb a stretch, and return the same way. Admission is free, there are no facilities, so bring water and non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Fornalutx
- Sóller & Vintage Train
- Jardins d'Alfàbia
- Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis
- Deià
- Son Marroig & Sa Foradada
- Valldemossa
- Sanctuary of Lluc