Cap de Formentor
Mallorca's north-eastern tip, reached along a rocky peninsula with a lighthouse at its end since 1863. The twenty-kilometre approach is spectacular, with seasonal restrictions on private vehicles.
Cap de Formentor
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The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A day trip
- Best for
- Coastal scenery and viewpoints
- Best months
- January–May, October–December
- Time to allow
- Two to three hours for the return trip with viewpoint stops. Add a swim at Platja de Formentor for a full day out.
- Without a car
- Bus 334 during the restricted season; check the timetable
- Parking
- Limited parking at viewpoints and beside the lighthouse. Seasonal restrictions and demand limit access.
- Highlight
- Mirador Es Colomer and the lighthouse
- Keep in mind
- Spontaneous drives during the seasonal access restrictions
- Access
- Pushchairs: Limited access at the viewpoints · Wheelchairs: Access is possible around the lighthouse parking area; viewpoint access varies
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The lighthouse parking area outside the main season. Summer access is subject to vehicle restrictions.
The Far de Formentor, dating from 1863, with its keeper's buildings and café.
Steps lead from the parking area to the terrace.
Drive from the airport
90 minutes
78 km
Bus connections
TIB bus 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença
Region
Serra de Tramuntana
Nearest beach
Platja de Formentor
5 km
Elevation
210 m
above sea level
Season guide for Cap de Formentor
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Less suitable in July and August.
Location
Location of Cap de Formentor
- Region
- Serra de Tramuntana
- Municipality
- Pollença
- Elevation
- 210 m above sea level
- Airport
- 78 km , around 90 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a day trip
- Coordinates
- 39.9472,3.1808
The road
The approach is as memorable as the lighthouse. Antonio Parietti, the engineer who also designed the bends down to Sa Calobra, laid the road across the peninsula in the 1930s. Over roughly twenty kilometres, views switch between its two coastlines.
Mirador Es Colomer, around six kilometres from Port de Pollença, is a particularly worthwhile stop, looking down towards the rocky islet of the same name. Nearby, a steep side road climbs towards the old Talaia d’Albercutx watchtower.
The lighthouse
The Far de Formentor has stood at the far end since 1863, around 210 metres above the sea. There is a parking area, a café and a wide coastal view. Come to see the end of the peninsula and the sea all around it.
Seasonal access restrictions
The narrow road cannot accommodate unlimited summer traffic. In 2026, restrictions run from 15 May to 18 October, daily from 10am to 10pm. There are two sections, with different rules.
The first section, from Port de Pollença to Platja de Formentor, remains accessible to private vehicles while the beach car park has capacity. When it fills, access can close at Port de Pollença.
The second section, from Platja de Formentor to the lighthouse, is restricted during those hours to buses, bicycles and authorised vehicles. The control point is just beyond the beach. Arriving at the beach early does not give you permission to continue along the lighthouse road during restricted hours.
Outside the stated hours, the seasonal restriction does not apply, although other road closures remain possible. Dates are set each year, so check before travelling.
For a quieter drive, choose a day outside the restricted season. March is often a good option; in October, check the end date first.
Photographs
Cap de Formentor in Mallorca
Practical details
- Parking
- Limited parking at viewpoints and beside the lighthouse. Seasonal restrictions and demand limit access.
- Time to allow
- Two to three hours for the return trip with viewpoint stops. Add a swim at Platja de Formentor for a full day out.
- Good to know
- Mirador Es Colomer, around six kilometres from Port de Pollença, is a particularly worthwhile stop. At the lighthouse, the main attraction is the view; there is also a café.
- Bus
- TIB bus 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença, stopping at Mirador Es Colomer, Platja de Formentor, Cala Figuera and the lighthouse; check current operating dates and times.
- Access
- Tarmac to the lighthouse; steps at some viewpoints · Pushchairs: Limited access at the viewpoints · Wheelchairs: Access is possible around the lighthouse parking area; viewpoint access varies
- What you will not find
- Unrestricted private-car access throughout the year · A town or village · A cash machine
- Coordinates
- 39.9472,3.1808 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Cap de Formentor
Is the road to Cap de Formentor closed?
Seasonal restrictions cover two sections. In 2026 they apply from 15 May to 18 October inclusive, daily from 10am to 10pm. Private vehicles can reach Platja de Formentor while its car park has space; access from Port de Pollença can close when it is full. Beyond Platja de Formentor, the lighthouse road is restricted to buses, bicycles and authorised vehicles during those hours. Check the current rules before travelling, as the dates are set annually and other closures can occur.
How long does the trip to Cap de Formentor take?
The lighthouse is around twenty kilometres from Port de Pollença. Allow about forty minutes to drive the winding road when access is permitted, or two to three hours for the return trip with viewpoint stops.
What can I see at Cap de Formentor?
The lighthouse dating from 1863, Mirador Es Colomer above its rocky offshore islet, the old Talaia d'Albercutx watchtower and the pine-fringed Platja de Formentor. There is no village on the peninsula.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Cap de Formentor?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Usually quiet, with no seasonal car restrictions. Storms can still affect access.
Is Cap de Formentor worth visiting in July and August?
July: another month may suit you better. Usually very crowded. Use the bus during restricted hours and allow for busy services. August: another month may suit you better. Usually very crowded.
How far is Cap de Formentor from Palma airport?
About 78 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 90 minutes by car. In 2026, access restrictions apply daily from 10am to 10pm, from 15 May to 18 October inclusive. During those hours, the section from Platja de Formentor to the lighthouse is closed to private vehicles, apart from authorised access. Buses and bicycles can continue. Dates are set each year, so check before travelling.
Do I need a hire car for Cap de Formentor?
A car is needed TIB bus 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença, stopping at Mirador Es Colomer, Platja de Formentor, Cala Figuera and the lighthouse; check current operating dates and times.
Where can I park in Cap de Formentor?
Limited parking at viewpoints and beside the lighthouse. Seasonal restrictions and demand limit access.
Can I visit Cap de Formentor with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Tarmac to the lighthouse; steps at some viewpoints Pushchairs: Limited access at the viewpoints Wheelchairs: Access is possible around the lighthouse parking area; viewpoint access varies
Cap de Formentor features in our Mallorca highlights
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.