A guide to sport climbing in Mallorca, Spain

• Introduction
• Crag Overview
• When to go
• Where to stay & logistics
• Water access
• Permits & Access Issues
• Crag Info
• Recommended Crags
• Anchors
• Thieves Warning
• Other Activities
• Conclusion

Introduction

Mallorca is quite famous for its deep water soloing (besides its beaches and parties), but it also offers pretty impressive sport climbing experiences. In this guide, we will give you all the beta for planning a trip to this small Spanish island.

Crag Overview

Here is an overview of the crags around the island. In the north, you have many climbing spots in and around the mountain range Serra de Tramuntana. The south offers fewer crags, but has some very good beachside ones for those winter days.

When to go

The best time to go sport climbing in Mallorca is during the spring or fall. However, you can climb on the island in almost any season. Here is an overview per season.

Winter

We travelled over Christmas 2025. Winter can get a bit cold (10-15 Cº during the day, colder at night) and rainy. This makes it the best time to hit the sunny crags, like Cala Bota, which was our personal favorite!

When we travelled in December 2025, we got a fair bit of rain. We were constantly checking the weather apps to see which crags would be dry, but unfortunately, the weather was quite unpredictable, and the weather apps were wrong. We still managed to climb a lot; the rain was mostly for a few hours at a time and not on the whole island, and the rock seemed to be drying relatively fast.

Spring

This is a great time for climbing; the days are getting warmer. However, the tourists also start coming to the island. It can still get quite hot, especially in late spring. Make sure to bring sunscreen (and your sun hoodie) and look for some shaded crags.

Summer (July - August)

This is not a great time to go sport climbing in Mallorca. It can get very hot and crowded with tourists. This would be better to go DWS, or if you really want to stay dry, chase the shade!

Fall

The scorching heat and tourists from the summer months are reducing. The weather is becoming more pleasant, but this season is also a bit rainy and stormy.

Where to stay & logistics

The best way to travel around is to rent a car (or a van). The island is relatively small, which makes travelling between crags quite easy. You get to most places in less than an hour, so choosing one place as a home base to travel to all the crags is a great option. Inca or Soller are great places to stay. You could also set up a home base in the south if you are planning to visit some southern crags.

Mallorca has plenty of accommodations to choose from for all types of travellers. Just know that, in the winter, a lot of businesses tend to close for the low season, so there are fewer hotels and restaurants available. So definitely book in advance and check if a restaurant is open before travelling there.

Since we wanted to be able to cook our own food and were planning a last-minute trip, we decided to rent a van. We got this van in Pollença (we easily travelled there from Palma by public transport). It was quite fun to experience living in a van for 10 days, and it allowed us to be more flexible with planning, especially with the unpredictable rain. The van had heating and a hot shower, which are nice things to have during the winter months. Since camping is illegal in Mallorca, we made sure to find places on Park4Night to spend the night to avoid any trouble.

Water access

The water in Mallorca doesn’t have a good reputation, so it’s best not to drink tap water. Since we were living in a van, we would fill up our water tank at gas stations and filter that water to drink. We used a Lifestraw to filter it.

Permits & Access Issues

You might read online that you need a permit to climb in the Serra de Tramuntana. There is a form online you can fill out, but you can only send it if you are a Spanish citizen, so don’t bother doing it, nobody will stop you or check anything.

However, make sure to be respectful of the places you visit. There have been some access issues for some crags in Mallorca in the last few years, so make sure to be respectful and leave no trace so everyone can keep enjoying the rocks.

Crag Info

We would recommend getting the guide from RockFax. They have a digital guide and a physical guide. We got the digital one, which is basically the same content as the physical one. The subscription to RockFax costs around 7.5£ a month at the time of writing this guide (with a one-week free trial), which gives you access to crags all around Europe. We really liked the app; the pictures were really helpful in finding the sectors and identifying the routes.

So if you are just planning a trip to Mallorca, the digital guide might be the better option.

They cover a big part of the crags in Mallorca. We only went to one small crag close to Pollença (Sa Font), which was not in the guide, so we had to use TopoGuru, which is definitely not as good.

If you want to explore the crags first online before buying the guide, you can check ukclimbing. You can see an overview of the crags with some information about the routes.

Recommended Crags

Cala Bota

This was, without hesitation, our favorite crag. The view was amazing, and it’s perfect in winter since you get the sun the whole day. Perfect for beginner and intermediate climbers.

There was a pretty cool route (Banita 5c) which goes through a hole in the roof. It’s a bit scary as it feels exposed and doesn’t have many bolts, but once you get to the top, you won’t be disappointed.

Torre D’En Bleu

We thought we were not beach people, but those crags made us change our minds. The view makes it all worth it, and the climbs were also quite good. The approach to the farther sectors makes it a fun adventure.

Puig de Garrafa

We also really enjoyed our time at this crag. Many sectors and many new routes are being added.

Sa Font

This is a small crag but fairly quiet, and the view is pretty good. It is close to Pollença, so if you are in the area and are looking for a short climbing session, definitely check it out!

Other popular crags worth mentioning

• S’estret
• Sa Gubia
• Mont Port (it has an amazing view)
• Capdella
• Cala Magraner

Anchors

For cleaning up routes, rappelling was usually the best option.

Sometimes the lower off ring had some rust, so rappelling was better to not get the rope dirty and be safer. Other times, there was no ring linking the two bolts, so cleaning while having your belayer lower you off would get your rope coiled up.

So make sure someone in your party is comfortable rappelling before you head out on your trip. And always tie your knots!

Thieves Warning

In recent years, there have been many reports of thieves getting into cars to steal valuables around the Serra de Tramuntana. So just make sure you don’t leave any valuables inside the cars, and you should be fine.

Other Activities

Besides climbing, there are many other activities to enjoy in Mallorca. Here are a few suggestions for your rest days.

Deep Water Soloing

During the summer months, I would definitely try out DWS. If you are not experienced, you should get a guide.

Hiking

The GR221 crosses the whole Serra de Tramuntana from West to East, so there are plenty of hiking trails in the region. We did Tossal Verds, which is quite popular, and we really enjoyed it.

Biking

Mallorca is actually quite popular for cycling (mostly on roads). There are many companies renting bikes, and they can even deliver them to you. Two iconic routes worth checking out are Sa Calobra and Cap de Formentor.

Town Hopping

Some small towns are quite nice to visit if you pass by: Déia and Valldemossa.

Caving

There are several caves to visit on the island. The popular ones are Coves del Drach, which look pretty impressive. This could be a great activity for a rainy day.

Conclusion

Mallorca is a very popular travel destination for people looking for warmer weather and a good time at the beach. However, we have found that it also hosts an amazing sport climbing scene full of beautiful crags and views, making it a top climbing destination in our book. If you find yourself wondering where to go on your next climbing (adventure) trip, definitely try out Mallorca, you won’t regret it.

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