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Cap de Formentor

MA-2210Port de Pollença to Cap de Formentor

Distance11.4 mi18 km
Drive time27 minon the road
DifficultyDemandingtightness 8 of 10
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The same Parietti engineering as Sa Calobra, about 18 km of tight bends, rock tunnels and sea cliffs out to a lighthouse that has stood since 1863. In summer private cars are barred between 10am and 10pm, so set an alarm and drive it at dawn.

The MA-2210 winds about 18 kilometres from Port de Pollenca along the Formentor peninsula to a lighthouse opened in 1863, on the same Parietti engineering as Sa Calobra. The road climbs over tight bends, rock tunnels and steep cliffs above the sea. Mind the summer access restrictions, when private vehicles are barred between 10am and 10pm.

Scenery

CoastMountain

Best seasons

SpringAutumn

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Where it runs11.4 mi · point to point

Port de PollençaStart · Balearic Islands
Cap de FormentorEnd · Balearic Islands

Character

Corners30bends
Tightness8of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins8tight bends
Climb635 mtotal ascent
Summit228.7 mhighest point of the line · 750 ft

Corners

busiest around mile 10
369 mi

Elevation

under 4%4–8%over 8%8.8 – 228.7 m
summit · 228.7 m 50100150200 m 0611 mi

From the road

Points of interest3 stops

  • Mirador d’es ColomerViewpoint
    3.3 mi in
  • mirador del Racó d’en TomàsViewpoint
    9.0 mi in
  • mirador del PuatViewpoint
    10 mi in

Hazards

  • Seasonal vehicle restrictions
  • Narrow tunnels
  • Cliff drops

Sources

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Driving the Cap de Formentor: quick answers

How long does it take to drive the Cap de Formentor?
Cap de Formentor runs 11.4 miles (18 km) and takes about 27 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Cap de Formentor to drive?
We rate it demanding: 30 corners including 8 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 10%, and a tightness of 8 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Cap de Formentor?
Spring and Autumn are best.

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