Mirador Es Colomer, Formentor: views and road access

Mallorca’s best-known viewpoint stands 232 metres above the sea on the Formentor peninsula. A terrace occupies a rocky spur, steps lead to a higher lookout and Albercutx watchtower rises above it all. Come before 10am for easier parking and space at the railing; later it gets busy.

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Worth visiting for: A short visit
Best for: You want a viewpoint that lives up to its reputation.
Best months: March–May, September–November
Time to allow: Twenty minutes for the lower terrace, or a good hour including the stepped path.

Without a car: Hire car recommended
Parking: A roadside parking area rather than a separate visitor car park, with limited space also used by coaches. Often full in high season, though turnover is quick because most visits last twenty to thirty minutes. Turning or reversing can be awkward in heavy traffic.
Keep in mind: You expect peace and quiet; coaches arrive between 11am and 5pm.
Access: Pushchairs: Lower terrace only; not the steps to the upper viewpoint. · Wheelchairs: Limited access to the lower terrace; the upper viewpoint isn’t accessible.

Place to visit

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A broad surfaced path from the parking area to Mirador Es Colomer, with a railing above the sea on the left and parked cars and a coach beside the mountains on the right.

The first terrace is only a few steps from parking. The coach in the picture helps explain why it’s worth coming early.

A broad rocky plateau with surfaced paths through low shrubs and dwarf palms, a viewpoint with visitors on the left and a wooded ridge on the right.

The path divides at the top. Turn left for the terrace or continue straight towards the higher lookout.

Broad curved concrete steps with metal railings climb over rock to a viewing platform, with successive coastal cliffs and sea behind.

Steps lead to the upper viewpoint, taking ten to fifteen minutes depending on how often you stop.

Getting to know Mirador Es Colomer

Does Mirador Es Colomer suit your plans?

What to expect and what to know before you visit.

Who it suits

You want a viewpoint that lives up to its reputation.
You’re an early riser; before 10am there’s more space to park and enjoy the view.
You’re cycling; this classic climb removes the parking problem.
You want a broad view of the north coast.

Things to bear in mind

You expect peace and quiet; coaches arrive between 11am and 5pm.
You dislike wind; it’s almost always breezy.
You’re uncomfortable with heights; the terrace stands above a sheer drop.
You expect unrestricted car access without checking the road rules.

A glimpse of Mirador Es Colomer

A railed path along the edge of a sheer sea cliff, with visitors looking out and a ridge and the distant Bay of Pollença beyond.

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Season guide for Mirador Es Colomer

November Worth a visit

Few visitors and often good distant views. Check the weather first.

Quiet Open

Worth a visit Worth considering Less suitable Closed

Worth visiting in March, April, May, September, October and November.

Why Es Colomer stands out

Mallorca has many viewpoints, often little more than a lay-by behind a wall. Es Colomer occupies a rocky spur with a sheer two-hundred-metre drop to the sea. Its terrace looks along Formentor’s northern coast, where cliffs recede in increasingly pale blues towards the rocks at the cape.

It was built in 1961, together with the lighthouse road, by Palma engineer Antonio Parietti Coll. He also designed the hairpins descending to Sa Calobra. Both roads remain attractions in their own right.

Two viewpoints, not one

Many visitors miss this. Less than fifty metres from the parking area, a semicircular stone terrace projects above the cliff. Most people go there, take a photograph and leave.

The higher viewpoint is worth the extra walk. A surfaced path crosses the plateau, then climbs steps to a second platform. Allow ten to fifteen minutes, depending on crowds and pauses; you’ll probably stop often. Anyone comfortable walking should find it manageable, with a surfaced path and railings throughout. Pushchairs and wheelchairs can’t reach the upper section.

From above, you see in both directions: north-east along the peninsula towards the cape, south-west towards the Bay of Pollença, and up to the watchtower on the ridge.

Come before 10am

This advice applies throughout the year. Before 10am, road access is unrestricted, parking is easier, the terrace is quieter and the light falls from the side. Coaches arrive later.

Most visitors stay twenty to thirty minutes, so parking spaces turn over even when it’s busy. Waiting for a space often works, but it makes a frustrating start to a visit.

Late afternoon in high summer is another busy period, as visitors arrive for sunset. You’ll share that light with plenty of other people.

March to May and September to November are best overall. Winter is very quiet, but the weather matters. Clear, dry conditions bring wonderful distant views; cloud can leave you with little but wind. Check the forecast before setting out.

Understanding the road restrictions

The peninsula is not completely closed to cars in summer. The rules divide the road into two sections.

The first section, from Port de Pollença to Platja de Formentor, includes the viewpoint. Private cars can enter while the beach car park has space. When it fills, the barrier at Port de Pollença closes, preventing further private-car access to the viewpoint too.

The second section, from Platja de Formentor to the lighthouse, is restricted to buses, bicycles and authorised vehicles during the controlled hours. Hire cars cannot continue.

In 2026, these rules apply from 15 May to 18 October inclusive, daily from 10am to 10pm. Outside those hours, access is unrestricted. Bus 334 stops directly at the viewpoint and is the most dependable way to reach it during the restrictions.

Albercutx watchtower

The tower stands on the ridge around a hundred and fifty metres above the viewpoint, visible from the terrace. Built around 1595, it belonged to the chain of coastal watchtowers used to raise the alarm when corsair sails appeared on the horizon. This coast faced such raids for centuries.

The side road to the tower needs separate consideration. Camí de la Talaia d’Albercutx is technically driveable but very narrow, steep and rough in places, without continuous protection along the edge. Oncoming traffic creates difficulties. Turning and parking space near the top is scarce, with room for only a few vehicles before the upper barrier.

Walking or cycling is a better option. From the top, you can see both bays at once.

A round weathered stone watchtower on a rocky hill, with lichen-covered limestone in front and layers of Tramuntana ridges beyond. — Albercutx watchtower, built around 1595. Lookouts raised the alarm when corsair sails appeared offshore.

Wind

Expect it. The spur is exposed above the north coast, without shade or shelter, and spring and autumn can be particularly windy. Keep a jacket in the car even on warm days, and consider leaving your hat there.

Photographs

Mirador Es Colomer in Mallorca

A steep downward view of a pale pointed rock far below in deep blue water, with turquoise shallows at its base. — **Mirador Es Colomer**It’s a long way down. The rock below gives the viewpoint its name.

How much time do you have?

Things to do in Mirador Es Colomer

Three hours

Come early, see the lower terrace, then take the steps to the upper viewpoint, a ten- to fifteen-minute walk depending on stops. Return via Port de Pollença.

Half a day

Continue from the viewpoint to Platja de Formentor and, when road access permits, the lighthouse. Alternatively, walk or cycle up the side road to Talaia d’Albercutx if you’re feeling energetic.

On a rainy day

Choose somewhere else. Without the view, you’re left with wind and slippery steps.

Practical details

Parking: A roadside parking area rather than a separate visitor car park, with limited space also used by coaches. Often full in high season, though turnover is quick because most visits last twenty to thirty minutes. Turning or reversing can be awkward in heavy traffic.
Public transport: Route 334 stops directly at the viewpoint.
Time to allow: Twenty minutes for the lower terrace, or a good hour including the stepped path.
Good to know: The viewpoint itself is free and accessible at any time. Private-car access depends on the peninsula’s road restrictions, explained below.
Bus: TIB route 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença, stopping at Mirador Es Colomer, Platja de Formentor, Cala Figuera and the lighthouse.
Access: Surfaced concrete paths and steps throughout. · Pushchairs: Lower terrace only; not the steps to the upper viewpoint. · Wheelchairs: Limited access to the lower terrace; the upper viewpoint isn’t accessible. · Dogs: Keep dogs on a lead.
What you will not find: Café or kiosk · Shade · Shelter from the wind · A separate visitor car park
Coordinates: 39.9256,3.1064 Google Maps Apple Maps

Road access on the Formentor peninsula

Section	Private vehicles	Buses and bicycles and authorised vehicles
Port de Pollença to Platja de Formentor including the viewpoint	Open while the Platja de Formentor car park has space; otherwise the barrier closes	Permitted
Platja de Formentor to the lighthouse	Closed	Permitted

In 2026 these restrictions apply from 15 May to 18 October inclusive, daily from 10am to 10pm. Outside those dates and hours the road is open to all. Rules are set annually; check with Pollença council or TIB before travelling.

Within reach

Places to visit

Nearby

The road to Cap de Formentor passing between pale rock faces, with the white lighthouse on a bare hill above the sea.

Cap de Formentor 7 km east (straight-line distance)

Mallorca's north-eastern tip, reached along a rocky peninsula with a lighthouse at its end since 1863. The …

The substantial rubble-stone building of Ermita de la Victòria, with a pale sundial on its side wall, old pine trees and a paved forecourt. Parasols at the adjoining café stand to the right.

Ermita de la Victòria 8 km south-east (straight-line distance)

A pilgrimage church on the Victòria peninsula, seven kilometres north-east of Alcúdia. The road ends at a …

The Roman archaeological site of Pollentia near Alcúdia, with two surviving column stumps in the foreground, low walls, cypress trees and the cemetery church behind.

Pollentia 9 km south (straight-line distance)

The remains of an important Roman town just outside Alcúdia. An urban centre developed here after the conquest of …

The small pale chapel of Crestatx, with an arched entrance and bell gable among tall pines and cypresses.

Ermita de Crestatx 18 km south-west (straight-line distance)

A small pilgrimage chapel among pines near Sa Pobla, on the site of an older settlement. A paved path leads up to …

Distances without a driving time are measured in a straight line. The road journey can be much longer; known driving times are shown alongside.

Where to swim nearby

Beaches and swimming nearby

Formentor beach with turquoise shallows and a pale crescent of sand, a white lifeguard tower beneath pines and the peninsula's wooded ridge behind.

Platja de Formentor 2 km east (straight-line distance)

One of the north's best-known beaches: pale sand beneath old pines, the peninsula's mountains behind and water in …

View from a wooded hill across Pollença bay, with pines and houses, anchored sailing boats, the long waterfront and layers of Tramuntana mountains.

Port de Pollença 3 km south-west (straight-line distance)

A quieter, more expensive neighbour to Alcúdia bay, with the waterfront Pine Walk, a royal yacht club and reliable …

Elevated view of a Cala de Sant Vicenç cove, with turquoise water, a pale beach and parasols, white hotel buildings and bare mountain slopes behind.

Cala de Sant Vicenç 4 km west (straight-line distance)

Four small coves beneath the dramatic cliffs of Cavall Bernat, rising around 300 metres above the coast. Houses …

Pale sandy beach and turquoise sea at Port d'Alcúdia, with walkers at the water's edge and pines along the shore beneath blue sky.

Port d'Alcúdia 10 km south (straight-line distance)

Five kilometres of pale sand shelving gently into the sea, backed by hotels, bars and shops. A classic beach …

Places to stay within reach

Platja de Formentor 2 km Port de Pollença 3 km Cala de Sant Vicenç 4 km Alcúdia 8 km Pollença 9 km

Explore from here

Port de Pollença 3 km Cap de Formentor 7 km Alcúdia 8 km Pollença 9 km

Your questions answered

Your questions about Mirador Es Colomer

Can you drive to Mirador Es Colomer in summer?

Usually, but not reliably. In 2026, restrictions apply from 15 May to 18 October, daily from 10am to 10pm. The viewpoint lies in the first section between Port de Pollença and Platja de Formentor, open to private cars while the beach car park has space. When it fills, the barrier in Port de Pollença closes and you can no longer drive to the viewpoint. Arriving before 10am avoids that restriction.

Can you get there by bus?

Yes. TIB route 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença and stops at Mirador Es Colomer, Platja de Formentor, Cala Figuera and Formentor lighthouse. During restricted hours, it also provides access beyond Platja de Formentor, where hire cars cannot continue.

How long is the stepped walk to the upper viewpoint?

Around ten to fifteen minutes, depending on crowds and how often you stop. It’s manageable for anyone comfortable walking, with a surfaced path and railings throughout. Pushchairs and wheelchairs are limited to the lower terrace.

What is parking like at Mirador Es Colomer?

There’s a roadside parking area rather than a separate visitor car park. Capacity is limited, and coaches stop here too. It often fills in high season, although spaces turn over quickly because most visitors stay twenty to thirty minutes. Turning or reversing can be awkward in heavy traffic.

Can you drive up to Talaia d’Albercutx?

In principle, yes, but it isn’t a good idea. Camí de la Talaia d’Albercutx is very narrow, steep and rough in places, without continuous protection at the edge. Passing oncoming traffic is difficult. There’s little turning or parking space, and only a few cars fit before the barrier near the top. Walking or cycling is a more relaxed choice.

When is the best time to visit Mirador Es Colomer?

Before 10am, in any season with suitable weather. Road access is unrestricted then, with fewer cars and visitors. March to May and September to November are best overall. Winter is quiet, but views depend on the weather, so check the forecast first.

How windy is the viewpoint?

Almost always breezy, and often strongly so in spring and autumn. The spur is exposed above the north coast, without shelter or shade. Bring a jacket even on a warm day.

Who built Mirador Es Colomer?

The engineer Antonio Parietti Coll from Palma. The terrace was built in 1961 together with the road to Formentor lighthouse. He also designed the hairpin road to Sa Calobra, giving the island two of its best-known drives.

Practical questions

Is Mirador Es Colomer worth visiting in July and August?

July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very crowded. Come early or use bus 334. Daytime parking is difficult. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very crowded. The busiest period, particularly late afternoon and around sunset.

How far is Mirador Es Colomer from Palma airport?

About 70 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 75 minutes by car. Follow the Ma-2210 from Port de Pollença. The road is well built but winding. Read the summer access rules below before driving, as they determine whether private cars can reach the viewpoint.

Do I need a hire car for Mirador Es Colomer?

A car is useful TIB route 334 runs from Alcúdia via Port de Pollença, stopping at Mirador Es Colomer, Platja de Formentor, Cala Figuera and the lighthouse.

Where can I park in Mirador Es Colomer?

A roadside parking area rather than a separate visitor car park, with limited space also used by coaches. Often full in high season, though turnover is quick because most visits last twenty to thirty minutes. Turning or reversing can be awkward in heavy traffic.

Can I visit Mirador Es Colomer with a pushchair or wheelchair?

Surfaced concrete paths and steps throughout. Pushchairs: Lower terrace only; not the steps to the upper viewpoint. Wheelchairs: Limited access to the lower terrace; the upper viewpoint isn’t accessible.

Are dogs allowed at Mirador Es Colomer?

Keep dogs on a lead.

Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.