Puig de Sant Marti Hiking Trail on Mallorca, Spain

Reaching the starting point

We started this hike directly from our hotel which was near Alcudia Beach (Platja de Alcudia) – see the exact location on the map above or by clicking on the “directions to the starting point” button. If you’re arriving by bus, you should get off the bus at the Pla del Pinar 1 or Pla del Pinar 2 bus stop. The buses that stop there are 302, 324, 315, A32 and 327. These buses all serve the Alcudia area:

• Bus 302 runs between Palma and Port de Pollença, passing through Alcudia.
• Bus 315 connects Can Picafort and Port de Pollença, also stopping along Alcudia Beach.
• Bus A32 is the airport line, a convenient option if you’re coming directly from Palma Airport — it runs via Inca and Alcudia to Port de Pollença.
• Bus 324 links Alcudia with Sa Pobla and Muro
• Bus 327 connects Alcudia with nearby towns in the north of the island.

You can check current timetables, routes, and fares on the official TIB website at www.tib.org, or by using Google Maps. During summer, buses run frequently, but outside the high season, it’s best to check departure times in advance as the service may be less regular. When you’re travelling by bus you pay by tapping your credit card on the device when getting on the bus and when leaving it.

Trail Description

From the starting point, head southwest to reach Carrer Can Vauma, then continue south along this street. Soon you’ll pass tennis courts and a go-kart track on your right. Here, the paved road turns into a wide gravel road. Follow it for about 300 meters, then turn right onto another wide gravel road. Continue straight for another 300 meters until you spot a narrow dirt track on your right — take this turn. After roughly 100 meters, you’ll reach Cova de Sant Martí, a small religious shrine and grotto set in a 20-meter-deep hollow. The cave dates back to the 13th century and is one of the oldest Christian sites on Mallorca. When we visited, it was closed due to a risk of landslides, so we could only see it from the outside.

From the shrine, continue straight ahead, following the dirt track. Soon you’ll reach a busy asphalt road that needs to be crossed. Take care here, as cars travel fast in both directions. Once across, the path widens slightly and begins to ascend gently toward the northwest. The surroundings become quieter, with sparse pine trees and views opening toward Alcudia Bay. After about 1.2 kilometers, you’ll reach a crossroad where there is a stone wall on your left.

At this junction, turn right onto a narrow asphalt road that climbs steeply to the east. The ascent is steady but short, offering occasional glimpses of the coastline below you. After a bit more than one kilometer, you’ll reach the summit of Puig de Sant Martí (249 m). From the top, you’re rewarded with a panoramic view over Alcudia, Port d’Alcudia, Pollenca, and the higher mountain range to the north, including Puig de Can Groc. It’s an ideal spot to rest, enjoy a snack, and take in the scenery. If you’re lucky with the weather, you’ll also see paragliders taking off from the peak. We stayed there for a while since our two kids enjoyed seeing paragliders.

Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid 2

I bought the Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX boots last year after my old pair of Mountain Trainers finally gave up after nine years of regular use. At first, I was a bit worried that the boots wouldn’t be as good as the previous model. However, I was wrong. The boots are great. They’re best for difficult and rocky trails. For this hike, I chose them mainly because I was carrying a heavy child carrier pack, and I wanted maximum stability and support.