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Very beautiful area, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast

5,8

Length of stay: August 2019

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My family and I lived in this hotel from August 9 to 17, including breakfast, and paid more than 6,000 euros for it. This is clearly not a 5 star hotel. The rooms correspond to a 3 star hotel. The staff is slow and unproductive with rare exceptions. It seems to me that the approach to hotel management is generally bad - most of the staff are men over 40 years old, who are slow, forgetful and unmotivated - the restaurants have poor service, the staff are not friendly, you feel like an unexpected and unwanted guest with any request, but, Realizing that I am crying for all this, it becomes sad. Based on the facts: 1) the room is small, the interior is old, outdated, everything is like in a sanatorium in the USSR, the minibar is replenished very rarely, faucets, doors, door handles, plumbing, cabinets are all terrible. The only thing is a good bed, everything else in the room is bad. 2) upon arrival, for the entire duration of our stay, we booked a double sun lounger on the beach for 60 euros per day, one fine day we arrive and there are no empty seats, we didn’t go to the beach every day, so I admit that on other days our sun lounger is nothing to us I didn’t make a reservation, only at the end of the holiday at the reception I asked again to reserve sunbeds for us and it didn’t matter whether we came or not, payment was guaranteed. And so in everything - each request needs to be repeated 3-4 times in order for you to be heard and finally do something, all with a long delay and constantly need to be reminded. 3) An unpleasant incident occurred near the pool. They explained to us that if there is no towel or personal belongings on the sun lounger near the pool, the sun lounger is free. One day my family and I came for lunch and occupied two sun loungers, on which there was nothing - no personal belongings, no towels. After some time, a Spaniard came with his wife and child in a stroller and began to be indignant that these were his sun loungers. He was very drunk. I explained to him that there was nothing on the sunbeds and we took them. This Spaniard began to be indignant that we are not in Russia, but in Spain, that these are his sun loungers, it almost came to a fight - there is no security from such inadequate people.

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A stunning Hotel in a paradise in Mallorca! My husband and I have been vacationing here for the second year in a row, so far this is the only hotel where we have returned for the second time in a row!

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9,6

“Wonderful historical hotel with gorgeous grounds”

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10 night stay

The only frustrating thing is the constant heat in the restaurant, where breakfast and dinner are buffets. It is impossible to breathe if there is no wind. And there is almost never any wind. It’s a bit heavy at 33-34 degrees. The sunny side heats up throughout the day, the wind does not reach. And in adjacent rooms with a connecting door there is incredible audibility. It's like living the same life with another family. All sounds are heard, steps, voices, etc.

Excellent room with a terrace, wonderful breakfast and dinner, wonderful pool. Very beautiful area

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Very beautiful area, very friendly staff, excellent breakfast

6,7

Length of stay: July 2019

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Excessive pathos of the place. Such pathos from the staff even made me sick. you feel awkward. The hotel looks more like a sanatorium for the elderly. Young people will be bored here. All the guests are elderly citizens who sometimes behave disgracefully. Insanely expensive prices. Absolutely does not match the quality. Take "all inclusive" otherwise it's a disaster. There's nothing to do, it's boring. essentially 2 restaurants on site that are not open 24 hours a day. Stock up on your own food.

Huge private park on the hotel grounds Proximity to the city beach Hotel location in Formentor Complex serpentine road (very beautiful) Free convenient parking for guests 2 good swimming pools (warm and cold)

Length of stay: June 2019

8,8

Latvia

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“A great place for a beautiful, thoughtful holiday.”

The first impression was mixed: we were greeted by a small, dark room, a very old-fashioned interior, an old toilet and bathroom. Later it became clear that the hotel has a great history, and the entire ex- and interior in our eyes became a positive feature of the hotel. Delight in the gardens and beach. The beach is still in second place after the Maldives in terms of impressions. The service is kind and attentive. Magnificent views from the terraces and pool. Live music every day at dinner. Visitors are very calm and friendly. Summary: the hotel is ideal for those who need peace and privacy, antiques and history, a piano and beauty. Don't look for drive and discos here. Come to this hotel for serenity and beauty.

Length of stay: May 2019

Russia

"Everything was wonderful"

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Length of stay: May 2019

The rooms are old

A very beautiful place, delicious and varied food (including a huge selection of food for breakfast), the hotel employs very friendly, kind and caring people. The view from the room was simply amazing! I really liked the balcony in the room. Wonderful hotel!

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“Heaven on earth, just as the hotel’s founder intended almost a hundred years ago.”

It was problematic to feed a child who does not eat well - at lunch. Adding pasta to the menu would help a lot.

Heaven on earth! Objectively, one of the best hotels/beaches by the sea in Europe. This was the first hotel from which we booked it again immediately. And we traveled all over the world. If the best vacation for you is a 5* All Inclusive hotel in Turkey, then most likely you don’t need to come here. If you are reading my review, having previously studied the history of the Formentor Hotel, and the philosophy of the hotel is interesting and close to you - do not read further - just book and go. I don’t think that I will ever be able to go to another seaside hotel in Europe.

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Length of stay: July 2018

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The service leaves much to be desired. People don't want to invest in anything. It is difficult to write a review of a 5-star that did not live up to expectations precisely because of the service. In a room for 500 euros per night in August, in the heat outside the window +35, the air conditioning does not work well. A specialist was called three times. He says nothing can be done. The air conditioner is barely cool at maximum speed and at 16 degrees. Barely. It was generally difficult at night. Sorry to replace the freon in it. The specialist said it was stupid that their Daikin air conditioner works on cold water. This is not a fan coil, but a regular air conditioner. Rooms with sea views are located on the sunny side. In 35 degrees of heat with a poorly functioning air conditioner, it is difficult to forgive this omission. Next, the room was cleaned twice, but poorly. They change towels, yes, but it’s difficult to call cleaning. If only the bathroom and make the beds. The threads with dust lay by the sofa for 10 days. Every evening I watched them under my feet. They never removed it. A separate dissatisfaction was that in the heat, when it is impossible to breathe, the hotel restaurants serve breakfast, lunch (in the hotel building) and dinner in unconditioned rooms!! Breakfast and dinner on the sunny terrace in the scorching sun. Dinner at 21:00 was at 30 degrees! The food is good, high quality, but varied! It's ok for a week, but more than a week will get boring. There are several restaurants: 2 in the hotel and 3 on site (you need to walk through the park along the sea). It's not very good in Italian. Dining room. The most unpleasant thing is that the restaurants for lunch (3 restaurants along the sea) are visited not only by hotel guests, guests, but in general by vacationers on municipal beaches. They are brought in by large buses, and they themselves come in droves. There are a lot of people on the beach with sun loungers. And at lunchtime everyone goes to these restaurants. Hotel guests do not have any privileges in booking tables. To the general queue. Even if you book a table, it’s not just the kind you want, but in general. They can give it next to a stinking toilet where a thousand people go every day. However, you will still have to wait in line for a table.

Everything around: nature, location, territory - everything is wonderful. Everything about the service leaves much to be desired. A magnificent old park, clear sea, nice sandy beach, wonderful pools, views from the room window! There is a choice of restaurants. The food is good everywhere, except Italian - the dining room! In the evening, a very professional tapper plays amazingly on Udina in the hotel restaurant.

Length of stay: August 2018

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The food is monotonous.

A piece of the Garden of Eden on earth.

Heaven on earth! Objectively, one of the best hotels/beaches by the sea in Europe. This was the first hotel from which we booked it again immediately. And we traveled all over the world. If the best vacation for you is a 5* All Inclusive hotel in Turkey, then most likely you don’t need to come here. If you are reading my review, having previously studied the history of the Formentor Hotel, and the philosophy of the hotel is interesting and close to you - do not read further - just book and go. I don’t think that I will ever be able to go to another seaside hotel in Europe.

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5,8

“A hotel with history that needs updating”

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Heaven on earth! Objectively, one of the best hotels/beaches by the sea in Europe. This was the first hotel from which we booked it again immediately. And we traveled all over the world. If the best vacation for you is a 5* All Inclusive hotel in Turkey, then most likely you don’t need to come here. If you are reading my review, having previously studied the history of the Formentor Hotel, and the philosophy of the hotel is interesting and close to you - do not read further - just book and go. I don’t think that I will ever be able to go to another seaside hotel in Europe.

The rooms are old

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8,8

“Wonderful hotel with history for a secluded holiday!”

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7 nights stay

Some household little things. There is no place in the room to dry swimsuits and swimming trunks. The bath is very small and it is difficult to regulate the water temperature. You can turn the knobs for half an hour, but still not adjust. The TV hangs in the corner of the room, making it difficult to watch. You can at least hang it on a swivel bracket. The treadmill in the gym was not working half of our time, although I told the staff about it.

The hotel is in dire need of renovation, this is not a quibble, the room corresponds to 3 stars, no more, there is a laminate on the floor (naturally creaks!), the doors and baseboards are coming apart from below, the paint is peeling off, the quality of the plumbing and tiles in the bathroom is also quite low. It is clear that the hotel is trying to improve its name and history and is in no hurry to make major renovations.

The most beautiful territory, there are four scenic walking routes nearby, a wonderful beach, the location of the hotel itself is unique, I am sure that the cost of the hotel is not for the amenities and interiors (they do not meet expectations - regarding the room itself), but for the amazing natural beauty. There is no other hotel on Formentrøy, and the place is so fabulous that, despite my low rating, I would still return. Live music for breakfast and dinner. There are two restaurants on the beach from the hotel. The staff is friendly and tries to serve you well. In general, the only complaints are about the room itself - everything else was excellent. A hotel for a relaxing family holiday. There are a lot of older couples or with small children, and large families come, not for young people.

Length of stay: September 2017

Today, we will visit, in my opinion, the most beautiful place in Mallorca, and perhaps in all of Spain - the Cape Formentor peninsula.

And of course we admire the views of the island and the sea.

Separately next to the peninsula, protruding from the water, is Mount El Colomer, which is why the site received the name of the same name.

Formentor, Mallorca.

After the observation deck we go to the lighthouse 260 meters above sea level; on a clear day you can even see Menorca from the lighthouse.

The road to the lighthouse goes through the Formentor hotel and a tunnel in the mountain, which delighted the children.

At the Formentor lighthouse, also popularly called the Cape where the winds meet, parking is small and free. During rush hour parking is a bit difficult. There is a cafe in the lighthouse itself.

The road to the cape, as well as the most famous road in Mallorca, La Colobra, was designed by the Italian architect Antonio Paretti. To implement his plans, some of the rocks were removed, and in other places embankments were made from these removals. The lighthouse itself was built in 1892.

There is a line of parked cars along the road about 150 meters from the lighthouse.

Cape Formentor is the most magnificent place on the island of Mallorca. High cliffs, from the height of which a stunning view of the entire island opens, warm, gentle beaches - and this is not all that this unique place has to offer. No wonder they say: “Cape Formentor of Mallorca is the calling card of the island.”

A little about the island of Mallorca

Mallorca is an unusual, beautiful place that attracts vacationers with its amazing nature, mountain peaks, snow-white beaches and, of course, magnificent architectural structures. This wonderful island can offer its guests a variety of entertainment centers, chic restaurants, the most beautiful parks in the world, as well as many different excursions.

The main city of Mallorca is Palma de Mallorca, where there is an international airport where tourists from different parts of the world arrive. Not far from the city are some of the best beach resorts on the island, namely Es Trenc, Ses Cuvetas, Mondago beaches and Figuera harbor. The island of Mallorca, Spain is famous for its huge variety of attractions. Bellver Castle, Luc Monastery, Capdepera Castle, Galatzo Natural Park, Kathmandu Park - all this arouses great interest among vacationers.

Cape Formentor

note! In the mountainous part of the island are the cities of Valldemossa, Deia and Sawyer, which are recommended by experienced tourists and travelers. Still, despite all the riches of the amazing island, one of the most stunning places is Cape Formentor.

Cape Formentor

Cape Formentor (Mallorca) is one of the most picturesque places on the island, the leader in tourist visits. All attractions here are under the close attention of the authorities and have a special status. Cape Formentor is the easternmost tip of the Mallorcan peninsula of the same name and at the same time the northernmost point of the main island of the Balearic archipelago. Here you can see many different bays and cozy coves, such as Cala Figuera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada.

The highest point of the cape is Mount Furmat, whose height reaches 384 meters above sea level. Cape Formentor is the main attraction of Mallorca. Here is one of the cleanest beaches in Mallorca - Formentor.

Formentor beach.

The air on the cape is unique, a combination of the smell of the sea breeze and pine forest. The pride of the island has an incredible history of its origins. For many years it was owned by the poet Miquel Costa i Llobera. But after his death, the cape was divided into lots and sold in parts. And in 1928, a resident of Argentina decided to build the Formentor Hotel here.

The road to the cape is difficult, but quite interesting. It was built by the great architect Antonio Paretti. The beginning of the path lies in the city of Port Pollensa and goes along a steep mountain serpentine. There are many hills along the way, and the view is directed over almost the entire island. The road ends in a bottomless abyss on different sides, and at the end forms a rather steep climb. The length of the road is 13.5 kilometers.

Interesting! The journey ends at the lighthouse of the same name. Such a trip will not leave any tourist indifferent and will remain in the vacationer’s memory for a long time.

Lighthouse

The lighthouse is the main attraction of Cape Formentor. It is located at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level, on a cliff overlooking both the bay and the cape. You can get to it in two ways:

1. On your own by car. This is one of the most convenient and profitable ways. Great for those who want to get there quickly and comfortably.
2. By bus. This method is the most budget-friendly, but has its downside. Vacationers will have to walk from the bus stop, which is not very convenient.

Along the way, there are often observation platforms where you can admire the views of the island, see the expanses of the sea, as well as the rocky islet of Kolomer. The most famous of the observation decks is the Mirador de la Creueta.

The construction of the lighthouse took a very long time, 6 years. This was due to the fact that it is quite difficult to deliver all the necessary materials there. In 1863, the lighthouse first began to signal seafarers and still brings joy to tourists. Undoubtedly, over so many years it has undergone more than one modernization.

Important! Many beacons have lost their navigation status and are currently switched off.

And for those who like to eat, good news - there is a cafe in the middle of the lighthouse.

Lighthouse on Cape Formentor.

Beach

Formentor beach is one of the best in Mallorca. The shore is covered with fine sand and filled with crystal clear water. Not far from the beach there is a five-star hotel Barcelo Formentor, the address of which can be obtained from the tour operator. It is of a high standard and celebrities from all over the world stay here quite often. At the entrance to the beach there is an observation deck. This magnificent place is famous for the many tourist buses that bring vacationers to admire the local beauty.

The first thing that catches your eye is the incredible color of the sea – deep blue. Mountain panoramas here are in great demand among tourists. There are paths along the cliffs and special viewing platforms are equipped. Getting to the beach from the observation deck is very easy. You need to cover the distance to the Barcelo Formentor hotel, and then, if the vacationer is driving a car, park it in the paid parking lot, which is located to the left of the fork. Parking cost 6 EUR for the whole day. And from the parking lot to the beach it takes less than 5 minutes to walk.

Additional Information! There are two observation decks near Formentor beach. Mirador del Colomer is the first, located near the road. But the second one is located at an altitude of 380 meters. From there you can admire views of the beaches of Alcudia and the neighboring island of Minorca.

Formentor beach is quite crowded, and finding a free place is not as easy as it seems. The sea water here is crystal clear, and there is fine sand on the coast. Formentor beach is an extraordinary place that attracts with its beauty.

Who is good to go there?

Traveling to Mallorca, the lighthouse, and Formentor is good for those who have their own transport, as well as for those who want to relax on a budget and with pleasure. If this is not possible, then the vacationer can use a service such as car rental. Also, the holiday is suitable for those who do not like noisy events, but want to enjoy the silence. Such tourists prefer to stay longer in this wonderful place.

Preparing for the trip

To visit Cape Formentor, you need to seriously prepare for the trip. To do this, vacationers need:

• to buy a ticket;
• to book a hotel;
• get a visa;
• take out insurance.

Holiday planning

It is equally important to plan your vacation. You need to choose the transport on which the tourist will travel. This could be a bus, taxi, or renting a car for travel.

Regular bus

It is also necessary to decide what attractions and excursions the vacationer wants to visit, and what their location is. He can see all this on the sights map. After following these simple steps, you can safely go on vacation.

What is the best way to get to Cape Formentor?

If a vacationer does not want to walk, then you can get to the cape either by car or by bicycle. A winding road 13.5 km long leads here. This is perhaps the best route. But there are also others. There is a bus from the beach in Port de Pollensa that takes you to the cape.

Note! Bus services to Cape Formentor are quite rare.

It is also necessary to take into account that all buses only go to the observation deck, since the further road is too narrow for them. Therefore, you will have to get further either by taxi or on foot. You can also go by boat and from there walk or take a taxi. This route is the most impressive, but at the same time the most expensive.

When getting ready to travel, you need to know a few tricks that will help a tourist save time and make the journey a little easier. Experienced tourists and travelers recommend the following to vacationers:

• Before leaving abroad, you need to contact the bank and find out if it is possible to use a plastic card to pay for various services.
• When booking a hotel or plane ticket, you should use incognito mode because travel companies can track visits and increase prices based on search history.
• If a tourist has forgotten the charger, you can ask a hotel employee. The maintenance staff will provide the necessary cable for the duration of your vacation.
• If a person is vacationing by car in a little-known place, there is a chance of forgetting where the car was left. To quickly find it, you need to put a pointer to the desired location on the city map.
• You need to scan or photograph all the necessary pages of documents and save these images on your phone, so that in case of loss or theft, all the necessary information is saved.

Mallorca, the lighthouse, Formentor enchant with their beauty and amazing nature. A magnificent panorama, beaches - all this attracts vacationers. It is not surprising that many tourists choose to extend their vacation in this beautiful place.

We are already on the 3rd day on the island, and from today we rent a car and decide to start small: go to the opposite part of the island of Mallorca: to Cape Formentor. 🙂

But that will come a little later. And in the morning, as usual, we have breakfast and water and solar treatments on the beach of our hotel.

At 11 o'clock the owner of the rental office should come to us to draw up a rental agreement with us and give us the keys and the car. Details of car rental in Mallorca and, in particular, in Magaluf are described in detail in.

And here I will briefly repeat that renting a car cost us 200E for 8 days or 25E per day). This is with full insurance.

11.55. So we became the owners of a blue Fiat Panda. Mileage 61361 km.

Well, now you can hit the road! Having wandered a little around our Magaluf and neighboring Palma Nova, we get onto the highway. In the Palma area we are unable to bypass the city, and we end up directly in the capital of the island, Palma de Mallorca.

We decide to take a short car excursion along the embankment. We admire the port and huge ships. After some time, we leave the city, find the right road and head towards Formentor.

What to feed Panda?

But here an unexpected problem arises. We were given the car with an almost empty tank, and very soon she began to complain about the lack of gasoline. But along the highway we could not find a single (!) gas station.

12.50. We're passing by Inca city. We decide to leave the highway in the hope that we can find a gas station in the city. Our intuition was correct: right at the entrance we were able to feed our Panda. Well, at the same time, myself: there was a supermarket nearby. 🙂

13.30. After Inca we decide to turn to Pollenca, and from there we go to Formetor. All the way we are touched by such calm and harmonious rural landscapes. Everything around is green, everything pleases the eye.

Mirador del Colomer observation deck

14.05. We drove up to the Formentor observation deck.

Beautiful steep cliffs about 300 meters high, blue deep sea.

Occasionally boats sail along the sea surface.

The panoramas are wonderful. Each frame can be printed immediately.

Everything is very beautiful. But somehow there is no feeling of delight and flight, as many reviews say. Perhaps this is some kind of personal condition. Maybe on the first day we were not yet fully prepared to relax...

There are many tourist buses in the small parking lot, their passengers scurrying back and forth. And I want peace and quiet. We decide that it is the tourist crowds that are preventing us from enjoying nature.

Near the parking lot we notice a small narrow road leading somewhere upward. We ask the Russian guide where it leads. He answers that to some ancient watchtower. You can see it from the parking lot; it seems very small and very far away.

Ancient watchtower

14.45. We decide to climb up a small serpentine road to the watchtower. Along the way, equally impressive views open up from the other side of Cape Formentor.

There are very few people at the top. We go up to the ancient tower Talaia d'Albercutx, on which it is written that it was built in the 16th century.

The path is not easy: the path leads along large boulders, and there are also sharp stones underfoot. But the goal ahead allows you not to think about obstacles.

Up close, the tower turns out to be simply huge! It has metal handrails. I decide to climb up.

It's unexpectedly cool inside and has amazing acoustics. I rise even higher, to the very top. This is the height! 390 meters above sea level. From here you have an amazing view of all the surroundings below. Silence, only the sound of the wind can be heard...

Some kind of military base is clearly visible, although it looks more like a UFO landing site. 🙂

And the view of Cape Formentor from here is more grandiose.

Down there, the very tiny observation deck where numerous tourists crowded. It’s amazing that even from there there was a feeling of great height above the sea. And from the Watchtower it seems that you are simply watching everything from space.

A small Spanish town, cozy and charming, which will be the starting point of our journey, is called Pollensa. It is protected by mountains, washed by the sea and is distinguished by the amazingly harsh beauty of huge inaccessible rocks. The combination of centuries-old pine trees with warm, gentle beaches is exactly what delights many tourists in the region. And this is only the first impression, because everything is eclipsed by Cape Formentor in Mallorca, where you can see simply stunning landscapes.

First, in Pollensa you need to visit the Puig de Calvari hill, where hundreds of steps lead. There are three hundred and sixty-five of them in total, but along the way you can take a break and enjoy the aromas of the heady air. At the top you can admire the antique ambience. Thus, Puig de Maria dates back to the 15th century, the monastery of Santo Domingo, along with the charming Roman bridge, to the 14th century. The beauty and inviolability of ancient buildings is amazing here.

Cape Formentor, Mallorca. How to get there on your own

After enjoying the magnificent views of Pollensa and its ancient architecture, you can go to Cape Formentor in Mallorca. In this place, everything that previously aroused admiration will seem nondescript and boring. Because new types and emotions will be much stronger. Let's start with the mountain serpentine that connects Pollensa with the end point - the lighthouse. Driving along it is still a pleasure. The road bends like a snake, already a few meters away - there is a turn behind which, naturally, nothing is visible. It seems that oncoming cars are driving straight ahead, and on the other side there is a dimensionless abyss. In addition, the road is full of cyclists, which is for the best - cars have to adhere to a very reasonable speed.

Dangers on the road

There is no need to be afraid of reckless drivers when approaching Cape Formentor on the serpentine road in Mallorca. Drivers here are very careful, giving way to each other and pedestrians. You won't be able to get lost either - there are so many signs that it's easier to get lost in three pines. And there is only one highway from Pollensa to the lighthouse, there is simply nowhere to turn off the road, in any case you will reach the famous beach. There you can leave your car in the parking lot and go to the famous beach. Photos of Cape Formentor in Mallorca simply cannot convey all its beauty, so it’s better to see it with your own eyes. This is one of the most visited places in Spain. And if you have such an opportunity, be sure to visit there.

Cape location

The cape itself is located at the northern tip of the Spanish island and already from the plane presents a magnificent sight - a narrow and winding hulk that resembles a huge man sunbathing in the sun with his arms outstretched. The view from the cape is even more fantastic. Vast expanses of sea, mountain ranges protruding into the sea with frightening majestic cliffs and the small wild island of Kolomer. Leaving the car in the parking lot near Formentor beach, tourists can directly go down to the famous fairytale beach or go to the lighthouse of Cape Formentor in Mallorca.

Panorama and views

The cape is the northernmost point of the entire island. Here you can clearly see not only Pollensa Bay, but also another world famous Spanish resort - the island of Menorca. True, if you're lucky with the weather. On a stormy day, visibility drops significantly. But even in a storm, the view from the lighthouse is simply stunning - raging waves crash into pieces on the rock on which the lighthouse is located. An incredible spectacle not for the faint of heart. At this moment you especially feel your vulnerability to the elements.

The lighthouse of Cape Formentor (Cap de Formentor) is located at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level. This area is especially popular among tourists, although Formentor and Pollensa beaches are not considered places with large crowds of people - it is prohibited to build large hotels here and you will not find noisy establishments. Except that artists come here en masse. Views of such beauty are rare on the entire planet.

Cape Formentor in Mallorca. Tourist route

The best way to get to the lighthouse and Formentor beach is to rent a car. There is also a bus from Pollensa beach, but it leaves only once a day at 10:15 and arrives at about twelve o'clock in the afternoon. Not the best option, so if you have a choice, it is better to rent a car. The latter option is also supported by the fact that the bus only goes to the observation deck, from which it is a long walk and impossible to reach the beach and lighthouse. Most of the beauty in this case remains behind the scenes.

Another quite acceptable option is a taxi, but it must be ordered in advance by phone. The town of Pollensa is small and finding a taxi quickly is unrealistic. You can take it first to the observation deck, then go to the beach and lighthouse, take a quiet walk while the car is waiting, and then go home on it. A visit to Cape Formentor should definitely be included in your trip program if you find yourself in Mallorca. This is truly a wonderful place, after which you will be left with a lot of positive impressions.