Puig de Maria in Pollença

A very pleasant walk with no major difficulties apart from the climb.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.63 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 886 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 886 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,043 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 157 ft

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Description of the walk

Parking is available along the MA2200.

(S/E) Leave the MA2200 by taking a small road that heads south-east at first, then narrows as it winds its way up towards the north-east.
All along the way, you’ll follow the red and white markings of aGR® trail. There’s no risk of going the wrong way.

(1) About a third of the way along, there is a sort of lay-by. The path ends with a section of limestone paving.

(2) You’ll reach the summit, facing the Sanctuary church.

The return journey follows the same route. Take care on the cobblestones, which can be slippery on the descent in wet weather. This will take you back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 157 ft - MA 2200
  2. 1 : mi 0.47 - alt. 407 ft - Car park
  3. 2 : mi 1.32 - alt. 1,043 ft - Summit of Puig de Maria and Sanctuary.
  4. S/E : mi 2.63 - alt. 157 ft - MA2200

Notes

The start of the trail is along the MA2200, south of the town of Pollença. The MA2200 is the main road leading from Port de Pollença to Inca and Palma de Mallorca.

The path, on the left as you approach from Port de Pollença, is marked by a large sign that you cannot miss.

At the start, there is space to park 3 to 4 cars. If this is full, there is a large statue with a car park about 100 metres back (towards the north-east).

The narrow road quickly becomes very narrow indeed. Two vehicles cannot pass each other. It is not advisable to attempt to drive part of the way by car.

At the sanctuary, there is a sort of snack bar.

Worth a visit

On the way up, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Tramontana mountains and their peaks.

At the summit, walking between the church and the square tower, you’ll have a lovely view of Pollença Bay.

At the summit, there is a sanctuary and a church which you can visit.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Marc2
Marc2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely, easy little walk with beautiful views over Pollença and the surrounding mountains.
A lovely path through the pine trees leading up to the beautifully restored monastery.

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millim
millim

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A really lovely walk – you can’t go wrong
There are also large car parks on the other side of the road
On the way back, you can make the most of it by heading to the Calvary Chapel, passing through Pollenca and then climbing the 365-step staircase

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