Travel highlight of the week: Cap de Formentor (Mallorca)

At the very northern tip of Mallorca, the island starts to change.

The landscape becomes more open, more rugged. Pine trees thin out, rock takes over, and the sea feels closer than everywhere else. Cap de Formentor is not just one place, but a whole stretch of coastline.

The road leading there is part of the experience. It winds through the Tramuntana mountains with views that slowly unfold. One of the first stops, Mirador Es Colomer, gives you that wide view over the cliffs and the water below. Further along, the scenery becomes quieter. Fewer people, less movement, just the contrast between stone and deep blue.

At the end, the lighthouse stands above the sea. It has been guiding ships through this part of the island since the 19th century, and on clear days you can see far beyond the horizon. There is something very simple about it. Light, space, and the sound of the wind.

A few things to keep in mind if you go:

Go early or later in the day. 

During summer months, access by car is restricted at certain hours, so it’s worth checking in advance.

Take your time on the drive. The viewpoints along the way are as much part of the experience as the destination itself.

And if you can, stay for sunset. It’s one of the most beautiful on the island, alongside our personal favourite, Sa Foradada, which we’ll share here soon.

Cap de Formentor shows a different side of Mallorca. Less about beaches, more about landscape, silence, and scale.