Tour of Mallorca. Sunday GRC anniversary race. Cap de Formentor (to the lighthouse)
Tour of Mallorca. Sunday GRC anniversary race. Cap de Formentor (to the lighthouse) .
Cap de Formentor is the northernmost point of the island of Majorca, located on the Formentor peninsula within the municipality of Pollença.
Known locally as the “Meeting point of the winds” due to the convergence of air currents from the Iberian Peninsula, the Alps, the Atlantic Ocean, and North Africa, it features a dramatic landscape of rugged cliffs, pine groves, and scenic coves.
The cape is part of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2010.
The main attraction is the Formentor Lighthouse, a 22-meter-high white tower completed in 1863 after a challenging construction process that required clearing a path for materials and involved over 200 workers.
It stands at a focal height of 210 meters above sea level, making it the highest lighthouse on the island.
The lighthouse is now operated remotely and runs on solar power; its ground floor has been converted into a café and restaurant.
The road leading to the lighthouse, the MA2210, is a 15- to 20-kilometer winding route from Port de Pollença, known for its hairpin bends and spectacular views.
The highest point of the cape, Fumat, reaches 384 meters above sea level.
Along the route, visitors can enjoy panoramic viewpoints such as Mirador del Mal Pas (also known as Mirador d’es Colomer) and Mirador de Sa Creueta, which offers views of neighboring islands and the sea.
The area includes several natural attractions, including Cala Figuera, Cala Murta, and the notable cave at Racó de Xot, which is significant for prehistoric talaiot culture.
The nearby Formentor Beach, a 1-kilometer-long stretch of white sand with crystal-clear waters, has held a Blue Flag for many years and is home to the historic Hotel Formentor, opened in 1930 and visited by celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, and Scott Fitzgerald.