Why Visit Mirador de ses Puntes
Mirador de ses Puntes sits high above Mallorca’s rugged northwest coast, where the Serra de Tramuntana meets the sea. From the stone-walled terrace you look across terraced olive groves and dramatic limestone cliffs to the deep blue Mediterranean. On clear days the view stretches toward the distant silhouette of Cap Formentor and the sheltered coves near Deià.
The Experience at the Viewpoint
The mirador itself is modest: a small paved platform with low walls and a single interpretive panel. Its appeal lies in the absence of crowds and the sense of space. Early morning light turns the cliffs golden; by late afternoon the same rocks glow orange against a darkening sea. Wild rosemary and thyme scent the air, and the only sounds are wind and distant goat bells.
How to Reach Mirador de ses Puntes
The viewpoint lies along the MA-10 road that threads through the Tramuntana between Valldemossa and Sóller. Drivers can pull into a small signed lay-by. Those arriving by bus can alight at the nearby Coll de Sóller stop and walk ten minutes uphill along a quiet section of the old road. The short approach path is unpaved but gentle; sturdy shoes make the final rocky steps easier.
Combining the Visit with a Hike
From the mirador a well-marked section of the GR-221 dry-stone route continues westward along the ridge. In under an hour walkers reach the next pass, Coll des Pi, with additional sea views. The terrain is exposed, so bring sun protection and at least one litre of water per person.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) bring mild temperatures and fewer visitors. Summer heat makes the exposed site uncomfortable after 11 a.m.; winter offers crisp air and empty roads but occasional strong tramuntana winds. Sunrise and the two hours before sunset reward photographers with the softest light.
Nearby Attractions Worth Adding
- The village of Deià, fifteen minutes’ drive west, offers cafés and the house-museum of Robert Graves.
- Valldemossa’s historic Carthusian monastery lies ten minutes east along the same scenic road.
- The coastal path from Port de Sóller to Cala Tuent provides a longer sea-level complement to the high viewpoint.
Mirador de ses Puntes rewards visitors who slow down, linger with the wind, and let the layered landscape of Mallorca’s northwest coast reveal itself.
