Puig de Maria
Puig de Maria is a distinctive hill just above Pollença whose summit is home to a small historic hermitage and former monastic buildings; it’s a short, popular hike that rewards visitors with sweeping views over Pollença, the Bay of Pollença and the Formentor peninsula amid olive groves and Mediterranean scrub.
What Makes It Special
The compact hilltop hermitage and viewpoint provide near‑panoramic vistas — especially dramatic at sunrise or sunset when the sea, Formentor and the Tramuntana ridgeline are silhouetted — making it a favourite spot for photography and quiet reflection.
Insider Tips
Walk up from Pollença along the Camí d'es Puig early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds; wear sturdy shoes, carry water and sun protection, and expect steep steps and uneven paths (the route is not wheelchair accessible and parking at the summit is limited).
Puig de Maria is a distinctive hill just above Pollença whose summit is home to a small historic hermitage and former monastic buildings; it’s a short, popular hike that rewards visitors with sweeping views over Pollença, the Bay of Pollença and the Formentor peninsula amid olive groves and Mediterranean scrub.
What Makes It Special
The compact hilltop hermitage and viewpoint provide near‑panoramic vistas — especially dramatic at sunrise or sunset when the sea, Formentor and the Tramuntana ridgeline are silhouetted — making it a favourite spot for photography and quiet reflection.
Insider Tips
Walk up from Pollença along the Camí d'es Puig early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and crowds; wear sturdy shoes, carry water and sun protection, and expect steep steps and uneven paths (the route is not wheelchair accessible and parking at the summit is limited).
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