The municipality of Calvià has unveiled a new network of hiking trails set to launch in 2026, designed to highlight the destination’s natural landscapes and cultural heritage beyond its well-known beaches.
Located in the south-west of Mallorca, Calvià’s first phase introduces 21.6 kilometres of clearly signposted routes centred around the Galatzó Public Estate, situated in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana.
The initiative forms the opening stage of a broader project that will gradually extend across the municipality, aiming to position Calvià as a year-round destination for hiking, nature and outdoor exploration under the banner “Beyond sun and beach”.
Among the four initial routes is the 5.8km Peguera–Es Capdellà trail, a gentle walk linking the coastal resort of Peguera with the traditional inland village of Es Capdellà.
Following ancient paths once used by fishermen and rural communities, the route passes pine forests, farmland and the des Gorg stream. Along the way, walkers encounter historic landmarks such as the Son Vic Vell estate with its 16th-century defensive tower and the Torre d’en Boira, a 14th-century watchtower built to guard against pirate attacks.
The Sa Vinya trail, stretching 6.5km through the Galatzó Estate, reveals the agricultural history of Mallorca’s mountain communities. Following historic farm tracks, hikers pass dry-stone terraces, charcoal kilns, bread ovens and traditional water systems once used to sustain the estate.
These features illustrate how generations of Mallorcans worked in harmony with the landscape, using sustainable methods long before environmental stewardship became a modern priority.
The Font de Sa Cometa trail offers a shorter 3.4km circular route ideal for families. Remaining entirely within the Galatzó Estate, it winds through olive groves, pine woodland and Mediterranean scrub before reaching the natural spring that gives the trail its name.
Documented since the 17th century, the spring features a traditional qanat water system inherited from the island’s Islamic past, designed to channel groundwater to nearby estates. Lime kilns and charcoal pits along the path offer further insight into Mallorca’s rural heritage.
Completing the network is the La Vall Verda Route, a 5.9km walk through pine forest, holm oak woodland and cultivated valleys. The trail offers sweeping views of the Calvià valley and surrounding peaks including Puig de Galatzó and La Mola de s’Esclop.
It also passes historic rural estates such as Son Vic Vell and Son Cabot, both examples of traditional Mallorcan architecture dating back several centuries.
The new trail network represents the first stage of Calvià’s broader strategy to diversify its tourism offering and encourage visitors to explore Mallorca’s landscapes beyond the coastline.
As additional routes are developed across the municipality, travellers will gain access to an expanding web of well-marked paths revealing the island’s forests, valleys and historic estates.
For visitors seeking a quieter side of Mallorca, where natural beauty, heritage and outdoor adventure meet, the project offers a compelling new way to experience the island throughout the year.