Peguera to Es Capdellà Family Walk

Puig de Galatzó beyond fields and pine woods

The Camí de Natura from Peguera to Es Capdellà is an easy family walk in Calvià, Mallorca. From the edge of Peguera it is about 4.1 km each way, or 8.2 km return. Much of the footpath runs alongside the road. There are several road crossings and a steeper climb just before you reach the village.

Where to start the Peguera to Es Capdellà walk

From Palma, take the Ma-1 motorway and leave at exit 22 for Peguera and Es Capdellà. At the first roundabout, take the exit towards Peguera, on your left as you come off the motorway. Just before the second roundabout there is an open area on the right. If parking is unavailable there, look for a space on the streets of Peguera.

Walk back to the first roundabout by the motorway exit. Look for the stone path on the right-hand side of the road as you face towards Es Capdellà. Follow the path to the village. The council opened this section in 2010.

You can also start by the beach next to the Peguera tourist information office. This is the start of the official PR-MA 1 trail, with a map on Visit Calvià. That route includes the streets through Peguera and takes about 1 hr 45 min to cover 5.8 km one way.

Walkers on the path beside the road and a field of yellow flowers

What to see along the way

The path takes you past pine woods, almond trees and farmland. You might hear the water as you approach the Torrent des Gorg after rain. Local landmarks include the Son Vic Vell country estate, with a defensive tower dating from 1547 and a barn once used to store tithes, and the medieval Torre d’en Boira, a fortified tower house.

Almond trees and a farmhouse between fields and pine woods near Es Capdellà

On our walk we crossed the Ma-1012 up to four times to rejoin the path. Hold children’s hands at the crossings and wait until it is safe to cross. The last stretch into Es Capdellà is the steepest. This is a footpath. If you are cycling or riding a horse, follow the signs governing access.

Depending on the year, you may see almond blossom (guide in Spanish) along the way between late January and early February.

Where to eat in Es Capdellà

Es Capdellà has bars and restaurants where you can stop before heading back. We like Bar Nou at 7 Carrer Major. The family who run it today opened the bar in 1962, and they make an excellent pa amb oli (guide in Spanish), the Mallorcan favourite of bread rubbed with tomato and drizzled with olive oil.

Es Capdellà is also the starting point for another walk, to the old Galatzó estate houses along the Camí Vell.

Walk details

Area	Peguera and Es Capdellà, Calvià. Serra de Tramuntana.
Suggested age	From around 4 for a short section. The full walk depends on how used children are to walking.
Start	First roundabout by exit 22 of the Ma-1.
Difficulty	Easy, with road crossings and a steeper climb near the end.
Route type	Out and back along the same path.
Distance	4.1 km one way and about 8.2 km return. Around 10 km if you also explore the village and its surroundings.
Walking time	About 1 hr 15 min each way at our pace, excluding stops.
Parking	Try the open area just before the second roundabout if parking is permitted, or look for street parking in Peguera.
Facilities	Bars, restaurants and shops in Es Capdellà.
Pushchair or baby carrier	A baby carrier is the better option. There are steps and uneven sections that can get rough after rain.