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Mallorca
Coast to Coast

Mountain switchbacks, hidden coves and turquoise lagoons — two days driving from Mallorca's wild west coast to its dreamy eastern beaches.

🗓 2 Days📍 8 Stops🚗 Self Drive
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The Journey

The Mediterranean's most underrated island

Forget the package-tourist clichés — Mallorca is wild, dramatic and absolutely stunning. This two-day route takes you from the rugged Tramuntana mountains on the west coast, where olive groves cling to limestone cliffs and ancient stone villages sit above the sea, to the eastern coves where impossibly turquoise water laps against pine-covered cliffs. Rent a small car, drive the back roads, and prepare to fall in love with one of the Mediterranean's most spectacular islands.

🌡 Best time: May – June & September – October
🚗 Small car recommended
🏨 Stay in Sóller or Palma
4 STOPS

Day 1

Sa Calobra
STOP 1
Viewpoint

Sa Calobra

One of the most spectacular drives in Europe — a winding mountain road that drops 800 meters in a series of dramatic switchbacks down to a tiny cove on the wild Tramuntana coast. The road itself is a destination, ending at a remote pebble beach surrounded by sheer cliffs.

💡 Insider tip: Drive there early morning before tour buses arrive, or evening for sunset. The road is narrow and twisty — go slow and enjoy the views.
Torrent de Pareis
STOP 2
Nature

Torrent de Pareis

A jaw-dropping limestone canyon where two rivers meet the sea between towering 200-meter cliffs. Walk through the dramatic gorge from the cove inland, or just admire it from the rocky beach where the canyon opens to the Mediterranean.

💡 Insider tip: From Sa Calobra, walk through the short tunnel to reach Torrent de Pareis — they're right next to each other. Bring water shoes for the rocky beach.
Sa Foradada
STOP 3
Viewpoint

Sa Foradada

A dramatic peninsula with a natural rock arch jutting out into the deep blue Mediterranean. The hike down is the perfect golden-hour walk, and there's a legendary clifftop restaurant at the end famous for paella with one of the best sea views in Europe.

💡 Insider tip: Book a table at Sa Foradada restaurant in advance for sunset paella — it's an experience you won't forget. Wear good shoes for the 30-minute hike down.
Deià
STOP 4
Town

Deià

A picture-perfect stone village clinging to a hillside above the sea, surrounded by olive groves and orange trees. Long a haven for artists and writers, it has a quiet, romantic charm — winding cobblestone streets, hidden cafés, and one of the best little coves in Mallorca below.

💡 Insider tip: Wander the village in the late afternoon, then walk down to Cala Deià for a swim and a sunset drink at one of the beach restaurants.
4 STOPS

Day 2

Cala del Moro
STOP 1
Beach

Cala del Moro

A stunning hidden cove with electric turquoise water and white sand framed by pine-covered cliffs. The colors are almost unreal — like a Caribbean beach somehow transported to the Mediterranean. One of the most photographed spots in Mallorca.

💡 Insider tip: Park in Cala Llombards and walk 10 minutes through pine forest to reach it. Go early — it's tiny and gets packed by midday.
Cala S'Almunia
STOP 2
Beach

Cala S'Almunia

Cala del Moro's quieter neighbor — a series of natural rock platforms and a tiny sandy patch with the same impossibly clear turquoise water. Perfect for jumping into the sea from the rocks and snorkeling around the cliffs.

💡 Insider tip: Just a short walk from Cala del Moro along a clifftop path — combine the two in one trip. Bring water shoes for the rocky entry.
Cala Varques
STOP 3
Beach

Cala Varques

A wild, undeveloped beach hidden at the end of a 15-minute walk through pine forest. Soft white sand, calm shallow water, and a pristine natural setting with no roads, no buildings — just one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.

💡 Insider tip: Park along the road near the marked entrance and follow the dusty path through the pines. Bring everything you need — there are no facilities.
Cala Varques Natural Arch
STOP 4
Landmark

Cala Varques Natural Arch

Just past the main beach lies a magnificent natural sea arch carved out of the limestone cliffs by the waves. Climb the rocks for the best view — the arch frames the deep blue Mediterranean perfectly. A magical, lesser-known photo spot.

💡 Insider tip: Walk along the rocky shoreline north of Cala Varques beach for about 10 minutes. Wear good grippy shoes — the rocks can be slippery.

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