8-Day GR221 Hiker Itinerary — Mallorca's Dry Stone Route

The trail begins at Port d'Andratx harbour, following the waterfront promenade before climbing through pine forests with expansive Mediterranean views. The route passes through Sant Elm with views of Dragonera Island, then continues to La Trapa, a former Trappist monastery from 1810. The path circles Puig de ses Basses before joining forest roads to Ses Fontanelles Refugio.

A challenging climb through pine forest towards Mola de s'Esclop, rewarded with spectacular panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline and Mallorca's interior. The trail ascends steeply to 850m before descending through trees to Estellencs, then continues along well-marked paths through mixed Mediterranean forest to Banyalbufar.

This section follows the historic Postman's Path (Camí des Correu) to Esporles, featuring exquisite dry stone craftsmanship with thousands of meticulously placed cobblestones beneath an archway of trees. From Esporles, the trail climbs through dense holm oak forest to Sa Comuna at 690m before descending to the charming town of Valldemossa.

Leaving Valldemossa, the trail climbs on old mule tracks through Mediterranean woodland. The route crosses Puig Gros (938m) and Es Caragolí (944m) with spectacular 360-degree panoramas. The long descent to Deià follows ancient stone steps through holm oak forest, revealing the village's terracotta roofs and stone houses — once home to poet Robert Graves.

From Deià, the trail descends through ancient olive groves on rocky paths, passing Es Porch and well-maintained tracks through terraced farmland. The route descends to the Far des Cap Gros lighthouse and Refugi de Muleta with panoramic Mediterranean views, then follows the seafront promenade to Port de Sóller before continuing through citrus orchards to Sóller town.

The path crosses orange and lemon groves before entering Biniaraix, then tackles the challenging Barranc de Biniaraix — a UNESCO-protected cobblestone path with over 2,000 ancient stone steps ascending 700m. After reaching Coll de l'Ofre (875m) with stunning views of Cúber Reservoir, the trail continues through shaded holm oak forest into the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana.

The route traverses mixed terrain toward Lluc Monastery, Mallorca's spiritual heart. The trail climbs through ancient woodland to Coll des Prat (1,200m) — the highest point of the GR221 — with spectacular panoramic views. The descent follows the Camí de ses Voltes d'en Galileu, a masterpiece of drystone engineering with multiple hairpin turns.

From Lluc the trail climbs through pine and holm oak forest to Coll de sa Font, the final ascent of the route. A long, gradual descent through tranquil woodland follows, passing ancient charcoal burning platforms and rural estates before arriving at Pollença with its Roman-era bridge. The final stretch leads to Port de Pollença and the Mediterranean seafront.