Es Cibollar II: Dramatic Viewpoint Over Mallorca’s Northern Coast

Why Es Cibollar II Stands Out

Es Cibollar II sits on a rugged headland in northern Mallorca, where the Tramuntana mountains meet the Mediterranean. From the viewpoint you look across jagged cliffs, scattered islets and the deep blue of the sea toward the Cap de Formentor peninsula. The panorama changes with the light: golden at sunrise, crisp and turquoise at midday, and softly pink at sunset. Because it lies slightly off the main coastal road, the site remains quieter than the famous miradors nearer Formentor or Pollensa.

How to Reach the Viewpoint

Drive the Ma-2210 from Alcúdia or the Ma-10 from Pollensa toward the northern cape. After passing the village of Sant Joan, watch for a small, unmarked pull-off on the seaward side marked by a low stone wall. A short, uneven footpath of roughly 150 metres leads to the rocky platform. The route is straightforward in a normal car, but the final stretch is narrow; larger vehicles should park lower and walk the remaining distance. Public buses stop at the nearest village, from which a 25-minute uphill walk or taxi completes the journey.

Best Time to Visit

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) deliver the clearest air and mild temperatures. Summer brings reliable sunshine yet stronger winds and more visitors; arrive before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid crowds and heat. Winter offers dramatic cloud formations and empty vistas, though occasional storms can make the path slippery.

What to See and Do

Stay for at least an hour to watch the light shift across the water. Photographers favour the western edge of the platform for unobstructed shots of the coastline curving toward Formentor lighthouse. Birdwatchers often spot shearwaters and peregrine falcons riding the thermals. Bring a picnic; flat rocks provide natural seating and the only facilities are back at the nearest village. If time allows, combine the stop with a short hike along the coastal path that continues westward toward Cala Sant Vicenç.

Nearby Attractions

• Cap de Formentor lighthouse – 20 minutes farther north by car, with its own famous mirador.
• Port de Pollensa promenade – ideal for lunch or a swim after the viewpoint visit.
• Monastery of Santuari de Lluc – a scenic inland detour through the Tramuntana range.

Es Cibollar II rewards slow travel: the fewer distractions, the more the landscape reveals itself.