If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to feel like the luckiest person in Mallorca, you should climb Puig de Sant Martí in Alcúdia. So get ready for an adventure full of roads, stories of charming villages and the odd anecdote that you will always remember. Let’s go!
This is how You Can get to Puig De Sant Martí without Problems
Getting to Puig de Sant Martí Alcúdia is so easy that you won’t be able to make excuses to stay on the sofa. The most classic starting point is from Alcúdia Port d’Alcúdia. If you rent a car with Rentallorca, in less than ten minutes you will have exchanged asphalt for nature. Look for the parking near the Hotel Bellevue, one of the most conventional accesses to the puig.
Do you prefer to arrive by bike? Perfect. Get ready for a little climb that will make you sweat, but in the best way for a cyclist! And if you are one of those who prefer to go by bus, ask for the nearest stop to the Bellevue roundabout.
Once there, the Puig awaits you with its two open arms. And no, it is not an expression, since its summit has two twin peaks, one with views towards Pollensa and the other with views of the entire bay of Alcúdia.
Discover the Different Routes and Trails Available
There are several ways to enjoy its panoramic views. The r The most classic route is from Bellevue, perfect for beginners, since in less than an hour you can reach the top. You just have to follow the forest track that goes up between pine trees.
Another way is from La Victoria, made for those looking for a little more adventure. It is a wild path that will make you feel like Indiana Jones, but without snakes, promised. Finally, if you are a fan of mountain biking, you can opt for the BTT climb, it is a challenge that crosses winding paths and rocky terrain.
Remember that the important thing is to go up, and that it doesn’t matter how you do it, but to win the prize of amazing views. We want you to arrive alive, so don’t venture out if you are not an expert!
What to See from the Top?
Now is the time to take out the sandwich, the mobile, but above all open your eyes. From above, Puig de Sant Martí gives postcards that will not need any instagram filter to improve them.
The views combine two intense blues of Alcúdia Bay and Pollensa Bay, which compete for which is more spectacular. This is accompanied by summits, valleys and pines of the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana. You can also observe the surrounding villages in a different way and observe rural Mallorca in miniature, as if you were in a helicopter.
If you are lucky enough to go up on clear days, you will be able to see Mallorca in 4k without the need for a new TV. And if you catch fog you will give the views that mysterious touch, as if you were in a suspense film.
Write down these Tips to Climb and, above all, What to Take to your Adventure
There are two types of people, those who go up prepared and those who improvise and then have anecdotes that nobody believes. If you are from the first group, or at least you want to try, we have a series of recommendations for you.
Choose comfortable shoes, ideally sports shoes or hiking boots, forget the flip-flops for a day. Also remember to bring water, although there are fountains, it is better to prevent than an imminent dehydration, and do not forget the sun protection and the cap, since the sun of Mallorca sneaks even on the cloudiest days.
Remember to charge your mobile, because when you tell what your eyes have seen nobody will believe you and a photo can prove it. And also if you go up at sunset the views of the bay will seem from another world.
What Can You Do Later in Alcúdia?
After having gone up… we will have to celebrate it in some way, right? The good thing is that you have several options to choose the one you like the most:
You can take a walk through Alcúdia, where you will discover its medieval walls and you can get lost in the cobbled streets that seem taken from a movie. Although if you have spent a lot of heat, you can choose to go to the Alcúdia beach or the Muro beach, with its fine sands and calm waters.
Has the road made you hungry? You can choose to go to one of its markets and buy something, or go to one of its restaurants with a local gastronomic offer that will not leave your palate unnoticed.
You can also take advantage and launch yourself to exploit the Albufera, Pollensa or Sa Pobla, three jewels of the north and the center that make Mallorca not fit in a single postcard.
Do You Need more Reasons to Climb Puig De Sant Martí?
Climbing Puig de Sant Martí is not just exercising or crossing a “pending” off your list. It is filling you with stories , giving you memories with views and laughing at every step. It is the perfect place to understand why Mallorca and its towns in the center, north and east are unique, genuine and addictive.
And if after reading all this you don’t feel like renting accommodation with Rentallorca, put on your boots and conquer the summit… think again! Because we assure you that Puig de Sant Martí and its surroundings will leave you wanting to return, and who knows, you may be able to try a different route.
