Carolina Herrera does not usually spend the summer in Spain. In an interview she said that she was more into going to Greece, but that there was a seafaring and virgin corner of our country to which she returned without stopping: Formentor, in Mallorca. She really knows, because this remote Balearic peninsula shines with its almost uninhabited natural beauty.
What to see in Formentor, Mallorca
Formentor is the northernmost peninsula of the island of Mallorca, where there are no towns or urban centers. Its landscape combines beaches, mountains, pine and oak forests. All of this on a 20-kilometer cliff that extends to the sea, forming beautiful coves of pebbles and crystal-clear waters where it remains summer well into winter.
The heart of this cape is the Formentor lighthouse, a 22-meter-high white tower that marks the nicknamed Mallorcan Finisterre. The entire way to it is a true delight, surrounded by viewpoints, beaches and wild coves where you can disconnect and enjoy the purest nature.
The views from the top of the Formentor mountains are amazing, with cliffs falling towards the sea and beaches as beautiful as Cala Murta or Formentor Beach, with white sand and pine trees surrounding it and protecting it from the wind. There is the famous Hotel Formentor, one of the few places to stay in this remote area of Mallorca.
Among the viewpoints that you will find in the area, the most beautiful are the Mirador de la Creueta and the Colomer, surrounded by paths that take you to the fortified towers of the 16th century, such as the Albercutx Watchtower. You can also do several hiking routes from here.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Formentor, Mallorca
To preserve its natural state, there are no restaurants in the Formentor area. However, at the entrance to this natural area is Pollença and it has one of the best places to enjoy the seafood cuisine of the Balearic Islands. It is called Ca'n Pescador and it is an old fishermen's house with fresh fish, rice and traditional paellas.
What to see near Formentor, Mallorca
Taking advantage of the fact that we go down to eat in Pollença, we can enjoy this town with more than 3000 years of history. Its Convent of Sant Domingo with a baroque cloister houses the town's museum. Next door are the Joan March gardens and the Desbrull Tower, an interesting medieval Gothic tower. The Plaza Mayor, Plaza Vieja, Plaza de la Almoina are beautiful examples of the medieval architecture of Pollença and a wonderful plan to spend the afternoon.
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