GR221 / Trockenmauerweg

The GR221, known as the Ruta de Pedra en Sec or Dry Stone Route, crosses Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana from Port d’Andratx to Port de Pollença. This roughly 147 km walk connects the coast, mountain villages and the rocky interior of the range. Mediterranean views accompany many sections, while new valleys and passes open beyond the coastal slopes. Several days on foot reveal a different side of the island from a stay beside the sea. The opening runs through Sant Elm into the country around La Trapa, with views towards Sa Dragonera offshore. Through Estellencs and Esporles, the route gains mountain ground with holm-oak woodland and stony slopes. Valldemossa and Deià bring established village landscapes and terraces into the journey before the Sóller and Muleta stages return towards the coast. Later days pass Tossals Verds and the Lluc area, continue to Pollença and finish beside the sea at Port de Pollença. The route takes its name from walls built without mortar, used for centuries to shape terraces, boundaries and paths. Restored paved connections reveal this work directly beneath the walker’s feet. The Tramuntana combines natural scenery with a cultural landscape: olive groves, stepped paths and cultivated slopes lie beside limestone and mountain woods. Refuges give the journey a distinctive rhythm, linking days in the hills with simple overnight accommodation. The official itinerary has nine stages, some with substantial distances and climbs. Uneven stone paths and exposed mountain ground call for sure-footedness and equipment for changing weather. Spring and autumn often offer more comfortable temperatures than summer, while wind, rain and snow can affect winter days. Book refuges and other accommodation early. Drinking water is not reliably available on every section, so carry supplies for the planned stage. Check the Consell de Mallorca’s current information on open routes, waymarking and closures before setting out and during the walk.