Mirador de Ricardo Roca
The first major viewpoint on the west-coast road after Andratx. Stone steps climb from beside a road tunnel to a rocky lookout with coastal views in both directions.
Mirador de Ricardo Roca
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The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You’re driving the west-coast road.
- Best months
- January–May, September–December
- Time to allow
- Fifteen minutes.
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Small car park beside the Ma-10, often full in season.
- Keep in mind
- You’re uncomfortable with heights.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Not suitable. · Wheelchairs: Not suitable.
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A few minutes of steps are all it takes to reach the view.
The viewpoint sits above the tunnel and is easy to drive past.
At the top, everyone gathers at the same small viewing spot.
Getting to know Mirador de Ricardo Roca
Does Mirador de Ricardo Roca suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You’re driving the west-coast road.
- You want an early panoramic view of the cliffs.
- You enjoy photography; morning light falls on the coast.
- You only have a few minutes to spare.
Things to bear in mind
- You’re uncomfortable with heights.
- You need a guaranteed parking space.
- You’re visiting in hazy conditions.
- You avoid steps.
Drive from the airport
50 minutes
40 km
Bus connections
No bus stop at the viewpoint
Region
Serra de Tramuntana
Nearest beach
Sant Elm
11 km
Elevation
380 m
above sea level
Season guide for Mirador de Ricardo Roca
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.
Location
Location of Mirador de Ricardo Roca
- Region
- Serra de Tramuntana
- Municipality
- Estellencs
- Elevation
- 380 m above sea level
- Airport
- 40 km , around 50 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.6457,2.4517
About Mirador de Ricardo Roca
The first major viewpoint on the west-coast road beyond Andratx sits on the Ma-10, before Estellencs, directly above a small road tunnel.
The climb
From the car park, stone steps reach the rocky summit in a few minutes. A small rough-stone building stands at the top, with the hillside dropping away behind.
There isn’t a continuous handrail. With small children, stay by the parapet.
The view
Look straight down into a wooded cove, where turquoise water covers rock shelves, then north along successive headlands towards Banyalbufar.
Practical details
Access is free. The small car park is often full in season. Stopping on the road here is dangerous.
Fifteen minutes is enough for a visit.
When to come
Choose January for the clearest air, or March and October for a good all-round visit.
In high summer, parking fills at midday and haze reduces the distant views.
Photographs
Mirador de Ricardo Roca in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Mirador de Ricardo Roca
Three hours
Stop, climb the steps and enjoy the view, then continue to Estellencs and Banyalbufar.
Half a day
Drive the west-coast road from Andratx to Valldemossa, with several stops.
A full day
Combine it with Estellencs, Banyalbufar, Torre des Verger, Esporles and Valldemossa.
On a rainy day
Not worthwhile. The view is the whole reason to come.
Practical details
- Parking
- Small car park beside the Ma-10, often full in season.
- Public transport
- No stop at the viewpoint.
- Time to allow
- Fifteen minutes.
- Good to know
- Stone steps climb from the car park in a few minutes, without a continuous handrail. The rock at the top has unprotected edges. Stay by the parapet with small children.
- Bus
- No bus stop at the viewpoint.
- Access
- Stone steps, then uneven rock at the top. · Pushchairs: Not suitable. · Wheelchairs: Not suitable. · Dogs: Keep dogs on a lead; the upper rocks have unprotected edges.
- What you will not find
- Plenty of parking · Railings around the rocky summit · Step-free access · Distant views in haze
- Coordinates
- 39.6457,2.4517 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Mirador de Ricardo Roca
Where exactly is the viewpoint?
Beside a small road tunnel on the Ma-10 between Andratx and Estellencs. Stone steps climb from the car park in a few minutes.
Is there an admission charge?
No. The viewpoint is freely accessible. The restaurant beside the car park is separate.
What is parking like?
Limited. The small car park is often full in season, and stopping on the road here is dangerous. It’s better to continue and try again on your return journey.
Is it worth visiting as well as Torre des Verger?
Yes, they give different views. Here you look north along the coast. At the tower, about twenty kilometres further north, you can look in both directions and climb onto its roof.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Mirador de Ricardo Roca?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December. The clearest air of the year, with coastline stretching to the horizon.
Is Mirador de Ricardo Roca worth visiting in July and August?
July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually busy. The car park fills at midday, and haze reduces the distant views. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually busy.
How far is Mirador de Ricardo Roca from Palma airport?
About 40 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 50 minutes by car. Beside the small tunnel on the Ma-10 between Andratx and Estellencs. The car park is small and often full in season. Stopping on the road here is dangerous.
Do I need a hire car for Mirador de Ricardo Roca?
A car is needed No bus stop at the viewpoint.
Where can I park in Mirador de Ricardo Roca?
Small car park beside the Ma-10, often full in season.
Can I visit Mirador de Ricardo Roca with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Stone steps, then uneven rock at the top. Pushchairs: Not suitable. Wheelchairs: Not suitable.
Are dogs allowed at Mirador de Ricardo Roca?
Keep dogs on a lead; the upper rocks have unprotected edges.
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.