Estellencs Routes
HIKING AND CYCLING ROUTES
Pedra en Sec Route GR221
Estellencs is part of the ‘Ruta de Pedra en Sec’ GR221 that runs through the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range from north to south on the western side of Mallorca. The third section of this route starts in Estellencs and reaches Esporles. It has countless paths that cross agricultural areas, wild mediterranean landscapes and privileged enclaves where the native flora and fauna are an added attraction to the landscape.
Time of route
START
Estellencs (155 m)
END
Esporles (187 m)
DIFFICULTY
Moderate
DISTANCE
14.404 m
GRADIENT
Accumulated assent: 631 m
Accumulated descent: 598 m
Sa Coma d'en Vidal
On its way through Estellencs, the ‘Ruta de Pedra en Sec’, which links Andratx and Deià, arrives at the Sa Coma d’en Vidalhhostel, a public property that occupies 56 hectares and has a capacity for 24 people, in case you want to spend the night at this shelter. If you are interested you can book through ‘la Unidad de Refugios del Departamento de Medio Ambiente del Consell de Mallorca.’
Camí Reial
The Camino Real is another hiking option that leads to Cala Estellencs, the coastal area of the district, suitable for swimming, where the main attraction is a small pebble beach and a natural waterfall that occurs during the rainy season.
Unmarked road
Time of route
START
Estellencs (155 m)
END
Puigipunyent (258 m)
DIFFICULTY
High
DISTANCE
9.500 m
GRADIENT
Accumulated assent: 683 m
Accumulated descent: 581 m
Son Fortuny
In the recreational area of Son Fortuny, also known as Ses Serveres, you can take a break to enjoy the scenery and get your strength back, as there are tables with benches. In this enclave you can visit an old reconstructed charcoal maker’s hut and the ‘Boal de ses Serveres’, a remote cowshed.
From this enclave there is an excursion to Es Morralàs, a crag located in the Serra des Pinotells.
Galatzó
One of the most popular routes for hiking enthusiasts is the one that leads to the Puig de Galatzó, located at an altitude of 1,026 metres, which offers spectacular views of the entire island.
During the ascent you will reach the Pas de na Sabatera, an obligatory stop to enjoy the landscape, and after crossing Galatzó you will reach Es Bisbe, a peak of 847 metres also known as ‘Agulla Forcada’. Forcada’.
Circular route signposted with landmarkers.
Time of route
INICIO
Carretera Ma-10, 97km
FINAL
Carretera Ma-10, 97km
DIFICULTAD
Alta
LONGITUD
11.100 m
DESNIVEL
Acumulado subida: 1.044 m
Acumulado bajada: 1.044 m
Font des Quer
A path in the middle of nature will take you to the Font des Quer, located on the trail that goes from the houses of Es Grau and ascends to the Mola de s’Esclop, a mountain located between the municipalities of Andratx, Estellencs and Calvià.
Des Grau Viewpoint
Surprise yourself with the extraordinary views of the western part of the Mallorcan coast.
"Mallorca is paradise, if you can resist it".
Gertrude Stein
American poet and author
Places of interest
On your way through Estellencs you should stop at the Mirador des Grau viewpoint and be amazed by the extraordinary views it offers of the western part of the Mallorcan coast.
Below the viewpoint, the rocky beach of Can Pruaga will show you the wildest and most inhospitable side of the Mallorcan coast.
Finally, as you leave the village behind, if you head towards Banyalbufar, the small finca of Es Millar will remind you that sooner or later you will come back! Because the village will have capitvated you.
