Getting there
- Flights to Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 30 km from the start
Treks / Spain (Mallorca)
GR 221 Dry Stone Route
Spain (Mallorca) · Nearest city: Palma
TypeMulti-day trek
Days7–8
Distance≈ 140 km
Climbingvaries
Highest point1,100 m
A walk through Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana on old mule tracks built with dry stone walls, between mountain refuges and olive groves.
Fitness
Demanding
Best seasonMarch to May, October to November
Watch out: Summer is too hot for most people. Book refuges in advance.
Why people choose it
It shows a side of Mallorca most visitors never see: mountain villages, olive terraces and old stone mule tracks above the sea.
What makes it different
- Dry stone paths listed as UNESCO heritage
- Refuges in old monasteries and farmhouses
- Sea views from the mountains
Before you go
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Phone and data
Phone plans from the EU and EEA roam here at home prices. Coming from the US, UK or elsewhere? A Europe data eSIM is usually far cheaper than roaming.
Expect long stretches with no signal on the trail. Download offline maps and our GPX before you start.
Insurance that covers this trek
Most travel insurance includes hiking at this height. Check that hiking is listed and that medical evacuation is covered.
Rescue is not the same as evacuation. Travel insurance usually pays to fly you to hospital, but not always for the search and rescue itself. Read the policy's "search and rescue" section.
True Traveller sells only to UK and EEA residents. Always check the altitude limit and your country of residence in the policy wording. Our trekking insurance guide explains what to look for.
Camping and where to sleep
Wild camping is regulated by each region and generally banned in natural parks. Mountain refuges and campsites are the norm.
Rules change and differ between parks. Check with the local park or tourist office before you pitch a tent.
Route map
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Trail from OpenStreetMap (136.0 km) Start / finish Stop on the way Nearest city
Switch between Topo, Satellite and Street layers with the layer button, and turn on the marked hiking trails overlay. The trail line is the OpenStreetMap hiking route and may differ from the variant you choose. Always carry a proper hiking map on the trail.
Stops: Port d'Andratx → Estellencs → Deià → Sóller → Pollença
Simple overview map
Step by step
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Months before
Plan and book
- Book huts or accommodation as soon as reservations open, starting with the busiest nights.
- Best time to go: March to May, October to November.
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6–12 weeks before
Train and test your gear
- Take the readiness quiz to see how many weeks of training you need.
- Break in your boots and train with the pack you'll carry.
- Tick off the packing list to see what you still need.
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Getting there
Travel to the start
- Most people start from Palma.
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On the trail
Walk it
- Start early each day, so you arrive before the afternoon weather and the rush for beds.
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The finish
Get home
- It's a one-way route, so plan your transport back from the finish in advance.
How the season changes things
Best time: March to May, October to November
March to May
Spring
The best time for most people: green hills, wildflowers and comfortable temperatures.
Bring
- Light layers
- Sun hat
- A light rain jacket for showers
June to August
Summer
Hot, often above 30°C, with little shade. Start at dawn and rest in the afternoon. Fire risk can close paths.
Bring
- 2–3 litres of water
- Sun hat and long sleeves
- Electrolytes
September to November
Autumn
Warm sea and settled weather in early autumn, with the first storms arriving later.
Bring
- Rain jacket from October
- Light layers
- Headlamp as days shorten
Be ready for
Heat
Start at dawn, rest in the shade at midday, and carry more water than you think. Electrolytes help.
What you'll see
6 photos taken on and around the route by Wikimedia Commons photographers. Tap one to see it bigger.
Gear for the GR 221 Dry Stone Route
Photo credits: SerraTramuntana by No machine-readable author provided. Cybertoni assumed (based on copyright claims)., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Deia (part of) majorca spain arp by Photographed by Adrian Pingstone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Estellencs September by Kjetil Ree, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons; Sea at Cala Estellencs by Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Estellencs with Puig de Galatzó by Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; Torrent de Coma Freda by Christoph Strässler, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Photos resized for the web. Figures are approximate and vary with the variant you choose.
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