Viewpoints in Mallorca: twelve miradors from Formentor to Randa

West Coast and Tramuntana

• Mirador de Ricardo Roca (near Estellencs): located right on the Ma-10 coastal road, with views south along the cliffs. One of the most impressive stops on the route.
• Mirador de Ses Ànimes (Banyalbufar): an old watchtower overlooking the sea that you can climb. It is particularly beautiful at sunset. Find out more about the area in Banyalbufar and Estellencs.
• Mirador de Sa Foradada (near Deià): views of the rocky spur with the hole in the rock, below the Son Marroig mansion. See Deià.
• Mirador de Ses Barques (above Sóller): on the Ma-10 towards Lluc, with views down to the Port de Sóller bay.

North

• Mirador Es Colomer (Formentor): the island's most famous viewpoint, with cliffs and a rocky island in the sea. Access restrictions apply during the high season; find out more in Cap de Formentor.
• Talaia d’Albercutx: the old watchtower above Es Colomer, accessible via a narrow road, with panoramic views of both bays.
• Puig de Maria (Pollença): a monastery hill, about a one-hour walk away. From the top, you can see the Pollença bay. Find out more in Hiking on Mallorca.

Central Mallorca

• Puig de Randa: the monastery hill in the plains with three sanctuaries, accessible by car all the way to the top. On clear days, you can see half the island.
• Castell d’Alaró: castle ruins on a rocky outcrop, accessible only on foot. See Alaró.
• Ermita de Bonany (Petra): a small hermitage on a hill overlooking the fields of central Mallorca.

East and South

• Santuari de Sant Salvador (Felanitx): accessible by car all the way to the top, with views to the coast and, on clear days, to Cabrera. See Felanitx and Porto Colom.
• Sant Salvador near Artà: the fortified church above the town, with views to the Alcúdia bay. See Artà and Capdepera.

Tips

• Light: the west coast in the evening, the east and Formentor in the morning.
• Parking: Many miradors have only a few spaces. Arrive early or late.
• Driving: The mountain roads are winding and crowded with cyclists in spring. Find tips in Exploring Mallorca by Car.
• Sunset: the best spots and times in Sunset on Mallorca.

And sometimes the best view is from your own terrace. Fincas with distant views: Finca with Sea Views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which viewpoint on Mallorca is the most beautiful?

The most famous is Es Colomer at Cap de Formentor. On the west coast, Ricardo Roca and Ses Ànimes are impressive, and Puig de Randa in central Mallorca.

Which viewpoints can you reach by car?

These include Ricardo Roca, Ses Ànimes, Ses Barques, Sa Foradada, Puig de Randa, and Sant Salvador near Felanitx.

What does mirador mean?

Mirador is the Spanish and Mallorcan word for viewpoint.

When is the light best at the viewpoints?

On the west coast in the evening, and in the east and at Cap de Formentor in the early morning.