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Circuit of Mallorca — Spain — Scenic
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Circuit of Mallorca

Spain

Loop / circuit
Loop from Palma

In short: Circuit of Mallorca is a 300 km scenic road trip in Spain, typically driven over 3 days, best in April – October. Highlights: Palma, Sóller Valley, Serra de Tramuntana.

Distance
300 km
Duration
3 days
Best Season
April – October
IconicModerateScenicEV-friendly

A full loop around the Mediterranean's most beautiful island, southwest from Palma through Palmanova to Sóller's mountain village in the Serra de Tramuntana, east through Sa Pobla and the flat grape-growing Manacor plains to the east coast beaches, then back to Palma. Six Endesa EV charging stations make it Spain's smoothest electric island loop.

~0 refuels
~1 charge
Practical notes
Day 1 is the driving variant through Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller; it does not also promise the return Palma–Sóller heritage train. The Ma-11 tunnel is free and is the easier crossing; Ma-11A over Coll de Sóller is a slower scenic alternative only for confident drivers in current conditions. From 15 May through 18 October 2026, 10:00–22:00, private motor vehicles are restricted on the Formentor road: use the official parking/bus plan at https://formentor.conselldemallorca.es/en and call the lighthouse visit a shuttle excursion during those hours. Prebook the Drach cave morning slot and choose Mondragó, not both eastern coast areas.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Palma via Valldemossa and Deià to Sóller

Valldemossa and Deià · Sóller and Port de Sóller · Ca's Patró March

Day 2Pollença and Formentor by the authorized 2026 transport plan

Pollença old town · Formentor lighthouse shuttle excursion · Celler El Molí

Day 3Morning Drach Caves, Mondragó and return to Palma

Prebooked Drach Caves · Mondragó Natural Park · Sa Fonda

Stops along the route

Palma — Departure — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Departure
Palma
A grand Mediterranean capital with Arab baths and Gothic spires. La Seu Cathedral's interior, partially redesigned by Gaudi, is one of the great Gothic spaces in Europe.
Hotels
Pollença — City — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
City
Pollença
A handsome inland hill town at the northern end of the Tramuntana. The 365-step Calvari staircase leads to a chapel with panoramic views over the bay and the plain.
Hotels
Manacor — City — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
City
Manacor
The island's second city, known for cultured pearls and the nearby Coves del Drach: vast Dragon Caves with classical music concerts on a subterranean lake.
Hotels
Palma (return) — Arrival — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Arrival
Palma (return)
The loop closes at La Seu. The cathedral lit golden at sunset, viewed from the seafront terrace with the harbour below, is the perfect final image of the circuit.
Hotels

Things to Do

Sóller Valley — Nature — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Nature
Sóller Valley
An orange-grove basin ringed by the Serra de Tramuntana peaks. A 1912 wooden electric tram still runs to the port; the Modernista bank building anchors the main square.
Serra de Tramuntana — Nature — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Nature
Serra de Tramuntana
The UNESCO-listed mountain spine of Mallorca. The ridge road from Sóller to Pollença passes stone-terraced olive groves and sea viewpoints 400 m above the coast.
Cala d'Or — Nature — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Nature
Cala d'Or
The east coast's finest cove complex: whitewashed architecture above a chain of pine-fringed inlets with the clearest water on the island. Parc Natural de Mondragó is adjacent.
Valldemossa and Deià — Tramuntana villages — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Tramuntana villages
Valldemossa and Deià
Drive the coherent mountain-town route; the train is not part of this day.
Sóller and Port de Sóller — Town and harbour — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Town and harbour
Sóller and Port de Sóller
Use the free tunnel for the easier crossing or the old pass only if suitable.
Pollença old town — Historic town — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Historic town
Pollença old town
Use the Calvari/centre before the peninsula transfer.
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Formentor lighthouse shuttle excursion — Controlled scenic road — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Controlled scenic road
Formentor lighthouse shuttle excursion
Between 15 May and 18 October, 10:00–22:00, use the official bus/parking plan instead of a private-car promise.
Prebooked Drach Caves — Timed cave visit — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Timed cave visit
Prebooked Drach Caves
Use the morning slot and preserve parking/entry buffer.
Mondragó Natural Park — Coastal walk — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Coastal walk
Mondragó Natural Park
Choose one signed walk; omit Cala d’Or/Es Forti as a separate proper visit.

Where to Eat

Ca's Patró March — Mallorcan seafood — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Mallorcan seafood
Ca's Patró March
Reserve only on this driving variant and allow legal Cala Deià parking time.
Celler El Molí — Mallorcan — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Mallorcan
Celler El Molí
Verify and reserve this Pollença meal.
Sa Fonda — Mallorcan — Circuit of Mallorca — Spain
Mallorcan
Sa Fonda
Verify the route-correct eastern-Mallorca meal and current opening.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Circuit of Mallorca drive?

The Circuit of Mallorca covers 300 km from start to finish.

How long does the Circuit of Mallorca take to drive?

Most travellers spend 3 days on the Circuit of Mallorca, depending on stops and pace.

When is the best time to drive the Circuit of Mallorca?

The recommended season for the Circuit of Mallorca is April – October.

Where does the Circuit of Mallorca start and end?

The Circuit of Mallorca runs from Palma to Palma (return).

What are the main stops on the Circuit of Mallorca?

The Circuit of Mallorca passes through Palma, Sóller Valley, Serra de Tramuntana.

How difficult is the Circuit of Mallorca to drive?

The Circuit of Mallorca is rated moderate and is best handled with any vehicle.

Can I drive the Circuit of Mallorca in a regular car?

Yes — the Circuit of Mallorca is paved end-to-end and a regular car is fine in normal conditions.

How many fuel stops are needed on the Circuit of Mallorca?

Plan around 0 refuels (or about 1 EV charges) along the Circuit of Mallorca, based on its 300 km length.

Is the Circuit of Mallorca EV friendly?

Yes — the Circuit of Mallorca has charger coverage along the route and works as an EV road trip.

Is the Circuit of Mallorca safe to drive?

Day 1 is the driving variant through Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller; it does not also promise the return Palma–Sóller heritage train. The Ma-11 tunnel is free and is the easier crossing; Ma-11A over Coll de Sóller is a slower scenic alternative only for confident drivers in current conditions. From 15 May through 18 October 2026, 10:00–22:00, private motor vehicles are restricted on the Formentor road: use the official parking/bus plan at https://formentor.conselldemallorca.es/en and call the lighthouse visit a shuttle excursion during those hours. Prebook the Drach cave morning slot and choose Mondragó, not both eastern coast areas.

What scenic tier is the Circuit of Mallorca?

The Circuit of Mallorca is a iconic drive — Iconic road trips that anchor a region's reputation — postcard scenery, headline highways, and the routes most travellers want to drive.