Lighthouse of Cap de Formentor
Faro de Formentor, 07460 Pollensa, Illes Balears, Spain
Faro de Formentor is a striking white lighthouse perched on the cliffs at the tip of the Formentor peninsula near Port de Pollença, offering dramatic sea‑cliff scenery and a quintessential Mallorcan viewpoint along a scenic, winding coastal road.
What Makes It Special
Its location on the peninsula's highest promontory provides sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of the Mediterranean and neighbouring coasts—making it one of the island's best spots for sunrise and sunset photography.
Insider Tips
Visit early in the morning to avoid the busiest hours, bring a windproof layer and good shoes for uneven ground, and consider taking the regular bus or an organised transfer from Port de Pollença because the access road is narrow and parking is limited; note the site is not wheelchair accessible.
Faro de Formentor is a striking white lighthouse perched on the cliffs at the tip of the Formentor peninsula near Port de Pollença, offering dramatic sea‑cliff scenery and a quintessential Mallorcan viewpoint along a scenic, winding coastal road.
What Makes It Special
Its location on the peninsula's highest promontory provides sweeping, unobstructed panoramas of the Mediterranean and neighbouring coasts—making it one of the island's best spots for sunrise and sunset photography.
Insider Tips
Visit early in the morning to avoid the busiest hours, bring a windproof layer and good shoes for uneven ground, and consider taking the regular bus or an organised transfer from Port de Pollença because the access road is narrow and parking is limited; note the site is not wheelchair accessible.
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