Cap de Formentor
A cliff-edged cape at the northernmost tip of Mallorca, where the winding road ends at an 1863 lighthouse with spectacular views over the “meeting point of the winds.”
The Formentor Peninsula stretches about 20 km northeast from Port de Pollença into the Mediterranean. It is the end of the Serra de Tramuntana, with steep limestone cliffs dropping straight into deep blue water. Drive along the Ma-2210 road. The first stop is the Mirador Es Colomer, where the clifftop platform offers the classic postcard view of the Colomer islet and the cliffs on either side. Further on, you can descend to Formentor Beach, with white sand, pine trees and clear shallow water that is ideal for swimming and snorkelling. At the end of the road stands the Formentor Lighthouse, built in 1863. From the cliff edge you can see across to Menorca. The road is narrow with many bends and is shared with many cyclists, so drive carefully. Time restriction notice: in recent years authorities have restricted traffic on the road between Formentor Beach and the lighthouse during summer. In 2026, from 15 May to 18 October, private cars, rental cars and motorbikes are banned daily from 10:00 to 22:00, and violators are fined. You can drive before 10:00 or after 22:00, or take the TIB 334 shuttle bus from Alcúdia or Port de Pollença (about 50 minutes from Port de Pollença). Policies change every year, so always check the official announcements. Entry is free. Sunrise offers the best light and also avoids both the traffic restrictions and the crowds.
Opening hours
All day (private cars restricted during summer daytime)
Nearby sights
- Alcúdia Old Town
- S'Albufera Natural Park
- Pollença
- Capdepera Castle
- Sanctuary of Lluc
- Caves of Artà
- Caves of Hams
- Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis