The 10 most beautiful photo spots in Mallorca

Are you always wondering where the beautiful postcard pictures are taken? Before the trip to Mallorca, we decided to track down the most beautiful photo spots. Not only the location, but also the timing plays a decisive role. To prepare, we clicked through countless pictures on 500px and Pinterest, which were tagged with “Mallorca”. As a next step, we looked for the exact location of those places that particularly caught our eye in terms of photo technology in order to integrate them into our travel program in a meaningful way. In addition, we checked via Photoephemeris (available as an app and as a desktop version) at what time and from which direction the sun rises and sets. As you can see, if you consciously focus on photography on a trip, you have to factor in some specific preparation time. However, it’s worth it, because in addition to great pictures, you also bring home a bundle of new experiences. I have put together the ten highlights of our tour for you. Maybe you’ll make a short photo stop at one or the other place on your next Mallorca holiday.

1. Sunset at the Torre des Ses Animes

The old watchtower is located not far from the village of Banyalbufar and is also known as “Torre del Verger”. The location is located on the west coast and can be combined with a drive along the picturesque coastal road between Sant Elm and Sóller. The Torre is particularly beautiful at sunset.

2. Valldemossa

Along the Serra de Tramuntana, some pretty villages nestle on the steep mountain slopes. Valldemossa is particularly pretty. The best photos are taken here in the early morning and evening hours, when the day tourists are gone and the gentle rays of the sun make the narrow streets and stone houses glow in the most beautiful light.

3. Biniaraix ravine

The village of Biniaraix is located just above Sóller and is a popular starting point for hikes. The landscape along the Barranc de Biniaraix is particularly idyllic. The beautifully renovated path forms part of the pilgrimage route from Sóller to the Sanctuary of Lluc and leads up to the Cúber reservoir in about three hours.

4. Torrent de Pareis

For the drive down to Sa Calobra you need a strong nervous costume even with little oncoming traffic. The pass road leads in hair-raising hairpin bends from the heights of the Serra de Tramuntana to the coast. From the car park in Sa Calobra it is about a 15-minute walk to reach the Torrent de Pareis. Again, it’s worth getting up early. Because before 10 o’clock in the morning you have the gorge all to yourself. Those of you who are traveling with a good telephoto lens might also be able to capture a bird or two here.

5. Cala Sant Vicenç

The sandy bay of Sant Vicenç, located north of Pollença, is almost an insider tip. The arduous walk down to the beach probably keeps the crowds from invading in droves. Particularly impressive is the huge rocky backdrop that towers up on the right hand side and gives the bay something mystical. For the night owls among you, I recommend staying until after sunset to capture the bay under the starlight.

6. Head of Formentor

The way to Cap de Formentor takes what feels like an eternity. The narrow road winds curve by curve along the rocky massif to the northernmost point of Mallorca. If you don’t have quite as much patience, you can stop at one of the numerous miradors to take a look at the steeply sloping rock faces and then turn back. It is advisable to allow enough time for the journey. In the late afternoon, there is a real traffic chaos around the lighthouse, which is definitely not fun. Around 7:00 p.m., however, calm slowly returns and until 8:00 p.m. only a few lonely noses hold out. If you drive back after sunset, you stop again before the first big bend and catch the lighthouse in the evening light from here. By the way: You can’t put the sunset and the lighthouse in one picture. The sun sets far west of the lighthouse.

7. Drach Caves

For this photo spot you have to shell out 14.50 euros admission. The stalactite caves Cuevas del Drach are THE tourist attraction in Mallorca and the rush of visitors can be correspondingly high. Guided tours take place every hour between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. between April and October. Photography is allowed without a tripod and without a flash (you wouldn’t believe how many people still trigger the flash because they are simply overwhelmed when they can turn off the flash on their compact camera). However, the impressive cave world can still be captured quite well with a little trick. Simply place the camera on the camera bag and then work with the long exposure.

8. Sunrise – Es Pontàs

This naturally formed bridge is located directly on the coast between Cala Santanyi and Cala Llombards. The mighty rock gate is oriented to the southeast and is suitable as a photo spot for atmospheric sunrise and sunset pictures.

9. Cap de Ses Salines

The Cap de Ses Salines is the far less frequently visited southern counterpart to the Cap de Formentor. Here you can now capture the sunset and the lighthouse at the same time.

10. La Seu Cathedral in La Palma

Palma’s classic presents itself during the Blue Hour (shortly after sunset) in the most beautiful guise.