
Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Hiking & Walking Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: May-Jun, Sep-Oct2026: Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct

Majestic Mediterranean Peaks to Island Coves & Beaches
Rugged trails, wild coastlines and mountain vistas—set out on foot to explore untamed Menorca and its sister island, Mallorca. Lace up your boots and hike your way to Balearic bliss.
Highlights
- Discover Menorca’s mysterious Talayotic ruins and Mallorca’s 19th-century “Walk of the Archduke,” which offer a glimpse into the islands’ rich and ancient history
- From backyard picnics under the Mediterranean sun to gourmet dinners and tapas experiences, linger over unforgettable meals and local cuisine
- Relax at exquisite hotels, where Relais & Châteaux elegance meets warm hospitality, all set against sweeping views of mountains and sea
- Trek along the historic Camí de Cavalls and through Albufera des Grau Nature Park, past dramatic cliffs, turquoise coves and a lunar-like coastline
- Step into picture-perfect beauty as you wander through the cobbled streets and quaint houses of Valldemossa, a charming hamlet with bursts of flowers at every turn

StartMahón
EndPalma
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Days 1-2
In Menorca, hike to a Talayotic site, and learn about the island’s 2,500-year-old settlements • Follow a verdant ravine dotted with old farmsteads and wild vegetation to lunch at a local agriturismo • Post-hike siestas await at our splendid hideaway • Set out on clifftop paths by Cala Turqueta, a popular gold-sand beach with translucent blue waters ideal for swimming • Trek along the seaside Camí de Cavalls (Way of Horses), a breathtaking walkway dating back to the 1400s • Walk to Pont d’en Gil, a must-see natural rock arch • Savor classic and contemporary takes on local tapas dishes.






Nights 1-2
A former palace, this 16th-century property has been transformed into a dreamy hideaway with whitewashed walls, arched ceilings, dainty frescos and elegant ornamentation. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)

Day 3
Hike through Albufera des Grau Nature Park, home to various species of water birds and fish • Embark from the remote Favaritx lighthouse on a route through this biodiverse region, which includes marshlands, coastal inlets and a lagoon • Venture further along the cape, where sparse scrub and gray boulders lend the landscape a lunar-like quality • Pause for a lunch of local provisions in the coastal village of Es Grau • Admire Sa Mesquida, a tiny seaside hamlet with remnants of old defensive towers nearby.






Night 3
Luxuriously renovated traditional Menorcan farmhouses, vineyards and an elegant use of indoor-outdoor space create an oasis at this quintessentially Mediterranean retreat. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
¡Vamos a Mallorca! A morning flight carries us to Palma, Mallorca’s biggest city • Explore the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage landscape • Admire the spine of the mountains above and the sapphire sea below from our meandering hiking path • Discover striking cliffs and silvery-green olive groves en route to our Mediterranean retreat • Winding roads lead to the enchanting town of Valldemossa, a former Moorish hamlet set in a magnificent valley surrounded by citrus orchards • Hike along the coast past beautiful hamlets, traditional houses, monasteries and sunny terraced hillsides • Walk to Puigpunyent, a picturesque village tucked into the Tramuntana Mountains.






Nights 4-5
Nestled in a prime location at the base of the Sierra de Tramuntana, this artfully designed hotel is surrounded by idyllic gardens, private vineyards and organic fruit orchards. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
Premiere Hotel
A former palace, this 16th-century property has been transformed into a dreamy hideaway with whitewashed walls, arched ceilings, dainty frescos and elegant ornamentation. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Night 3
Premiere Hotel
Luxuriously renovated traditional Menorcan farmhouses, vineyards and an elegant use of indoor-outdoor space create an oasis at this quintessentially Mediterranean retreat. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Nestled in a prime location at the base of the Sierra de Tramuntana, this artfully designed hotel is surrounded by idyllic gardens, private vineyards and organic fruit orchards. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
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