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Cap de Formentor

Mallorca  >  Spain

Northernmost point of Mallorca. Nice for migratory birds and Eleonora's Falcon.

Added* by DirkE
Most recent update 13 January 2025

Description

Cap de Formentor is a stunning cape known for its dramatic cliffs, breathtaking views, and the Formentor Lighthouse. The area is a popular tourist destination, so it can get crowded. During bird migration this is the northernmost point of Mallorca that migratory birds encounter when flying over the sea. This makes the chance of (rare) migratory birds greater than in other places. That makes bird watching at Cap de Formentor exciting!

Details

Access

You can reach Cap de Formentor by road and park at Far de Formentor (the lighthouse). Press P on the map for directions. Note: there are only about 10 parking spaces and it is a popular spot. It can get very busy very quickly. So try to get there around sunrise. If you arrive too late and leave too late you can end up in a traffic jam of tourists. On the way there and/or back you can stop at Mirador del Raco d'en Tomas to find Balearic Warbler.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Dry , Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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