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Where to park
Where to leave the car
In summer (15 Jun – 15 Sept) car access is restricted: use the shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (€3, every 15 min) or a taxi. Out of season, tarmac car park (€7 a day).
Pines, sand and the legendary Hotel Formentor
A perfect curve of white sand held by pine trees, on the Formentor peninsula. Views over Cap de Formentor and translucent water. One of the classic Mallorca postcards.
Where to park
In summer (15 Jun – 15 Sept) car access is restricted: use the shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (€3, every 15 min) or a taxi. Out of season, tarmac car park (€7 a day).
When to arrive
With the shuttle running, catch the first bus at 9 am from Port de Pollença. Mid-afternoon gives the best light at the Es Colomer mirador on the way to the lighthouse.
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Descend into one of Europe's most breathtaking cave systems and cross an underground lake while a string quartet plays Chopin from a lantern-lit boat. Air-conditioned coach pick-up from most resorts on the island.
A full day in the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana range: Valldemossa's monastery, the Sóller Valley by 1912 wooden train and the port on a historic tram. Includes a boat trip along the northern cliffs.
Sail out from Palma along the west coast, drop anchor in two turquoise coves and jump in with mask and snorkel. Includes lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and sangria.
Glide past La Seu cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Arab Baths and the seafront promenade with a local guide. All the icons of Palma without wearing out your feet.
Ride the pine-forest tracks of the east coast in an open 4x4, stopping at hidden coves such as Cala Varques and Cala Magraner. Includes lunch at a rural finca.
The Hams caves have shorter queues than Drach but the same natural drama. Continue to Porto Cristo for a seaside lunch of fresh Mallorcan fish and a stroll around the harbour.
Board a classic 45 ft sailing yacht and drift along the bay of Palma as the cathedral turns pink. Tapas board and a glass of cava per person included; extra drinks at cost.
Head inland to the Binissalem wine country, visit two family-run bodegas and taste four DO wines with a farmhouse lunch built around Mallorcan sobrasada, ensaimada and local cheese.
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How you get there
Official shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (high season). Boat from Alcúdia and Port de Pollença (30 min).
What you'll find
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Pines, sand and the legendary Hotel Formentor. A perfect curve of white sand held by pine trees, on the Formentor peninsula. Views over Cap de Formentor and translucent water. One of the classic Mallorca postcards.
Pines, sand and the legendary Hotel Formentor. A perfect curve of white sand held by pine trees, on the Formentor peninsula. Views over Cap de Formentor and translucent water. One of the classic Mallorca postcards. It's a sandy beach in Pollença, Mallorca: 800 m long, fine white sand · pines to the water's edge, with water described as turquoise · 23 °c in summer.
In summer (15 Jun – 15 Sept) car access is restricted: use the shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (€3, every 15 min) or a taxi. Out of season, tarmac car park (€7 a day).
With the shuttle running, catch the first bus at 9 am from Port de Pollença. Mid-afternoon gives the best light at the Es Colomer mirador on the way to the lighthouse.
Official shuttle bus from Port de Pollença (high season). Boat from Alcúdia and Port de Pollença (30 min).
On site: Beach club restaurant at the Royal Hideaway Formentor, Sunbed, parasol and kayak hire, Showers and toilets, Lifeguard Jun–Sept and Plenty of natural shade under the pines.
Combine with the Faro de Formentor (20 min further north) Es Colomer mirador for the obligatory photo along the way Free shady spots under the pines if you arrive early
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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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