The Lighthouse
The lighthouses of Mallorca
A staple on all tourist guides of Mallorca is a shot of the hugely impressive lighthouse on the Cap de Formentor at the northern most tip of the island.
And that goes some way to explaining how busy the lighthouse was. As we found in Canada with the wonderful Peggy's Cove lighthouse. it doesn't matter if there are other comparable lighthouses within reachable distances on offer. If the public are told one light is the one to see, that's where they will flock.
The drive north from Palma was fine until we reached the Cape of Formentor. And then as the road narrowed the traffic slowly built up until it came to a near dead stop.
With the lighthouse in view, we stuck with it (many gave up and turned around) and we eventually made it. Then then began the exhausting experience of waiting for a place to park.
It's a great light, but don't underestimate it's popularity as we did. Get there as early as you can!
As for the rest of the lighthouses on Mallorca, most we had to ourselves.........
On the south east coast of the island is the wonderful natural harbour of Portocolom.
It was the first of four lighthouses we visited along that side of the island in a day.
As well as boasting the fabulous black and white lighthouse of Faro de Portocolom, it's home to some very pleasant beaches and pretty seaside houses.
The lighthouse guards the entrance to the harbour and overlooks the beaches which are popular with tourists and locals alike. You can take a closer look at the light by a walking through the swanky neighbourhood on the peninsula of Portocolom.
Continuing south, the lighthouse at the southern-most tip of Mallorca is Faro del Cap Salines.
The lighthouse is protected by a small wall but there are plenty of rocks to clamber over and get a good view. The views of the Balearic sea are beautiful here.
Heading back towards Palma the next lighthouse was Faro de S'Estalella, which is a lovely 20 minute walk from the town of S'Estanyol de Migjorn. You'll wander along quiet beaches and rocky outcrops to get to there, and whilst it isn't the prettiest light on the island it's location and the walk more than make up for it.
The last light of the day was Faro de Cap Blanc which sits on some pretty serious sheers cliffs that offer a spectacular view of the coastline.
On another day the final lighthouse of our trip meant a half hour drive from Palma along the west coast of Mallorca, passing Magaluf on the way. It took a little bit of finding but we eventually we came across the start of the path to the lighthouse, which isn't accessible by car. But it is a very pleasant 30 minute walk through the woods and greenery to Faro de Cala Figuera.
A staple on all tourist guides of Mallorca is a shot of the hugely impressive lighthouse on the Cap de Formentor at the northern most tip of the island.
And that goes some way to explaining how busy the lighthouse was. As we found in Canada with the wonderful Peggy's Cove lighthouse. it doesn't matter if there are other comparable lighthouses within reachable distances on offer. If the public are told one light is the one to see, that's where they will flock.
The drive north from Palma was fine until we reached the Cape of Formentor. And then as the road narrowed the traffic slowly built up until it came to a near dead stop.
With the lighthouse in view, we stuck with it (many gave up and turned around) and we eventually made it. Then then began the exhausting experience of waiting for a place to park.
It's a great light, but don't underestimate it's popularity as we did. Get there as early as you can!
As for the rest of the lighthouses on Mallorca, most we had to ourselves.........
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| Faro de Cap de Formentor, Mallorca |
On the south east coast of the island is the wonderful natural harbour of Portocolom.
It was the first of four lighthouses we visited along that side of the island in a day.
As well as boasting the fabulous black and white lighthouse of Faro de Portocolom, it's home to some very pleasant beaches and pretty seaside houses.
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| Portocolom, Mallorca |
The lighthouse guards the entrance to the harbour and overlooks the beaches which are popular with tourists and locals alike. You can take a closer look at the light by a walking through the swanky neighbourhood on the peninsula of Portocolom.
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| Portocolom, Mallorca |
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| Faro de Portocolom, Mallorca |
The lighthouse is protected by a small wall but there are plenty of rocks to clamber over and get a good view. The views of the Balearic sea are beautiful here.
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| Faro del Cap Salines, Mallorca |
Heading back towards Palma the next lighthouse was Faro de S'Estalella, which is a lovely 20 minute walk from the town of S'Estanyol de Migjorn. You'll wander along quiet beaches and rocky outcrops to get to there, and whilst it isn't the prettiest light on the island it's location and the walk more than make up for it.
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| Faro de S'Estalella, Mallorca |
The last light of the day was Faro de Cap Blanc which sits on some pretty serious sheers cliffs that offer a spectacular view of the coastline.
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| Faro de Cap Blanc, Mallorca |
On another day the final lighthouse of our trip meant a half hour drive from Palma along the west coast of Mallorca, passing Magaluf on the way. It took a little bit of finding but we eventually we came across the start of the path to the lighthouse, which isn't accessible by car. But it is a very pleasant 30 minute walk through the woods and greenery to Faro de Cala Figuera.
A great walk in the sunshine and a spectacular vantage point to finish our Mallorca bagging.
We didn't manage to see them all, so we will be back.
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| Faro de Cala Figuera, Mallorca |
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