The municipality of Calvià has presented four new short hiking trails, the first approved as PR-MA in Mallorca. Covering 21.6 kilometres, the routes connect the coast with the Serra de Tramuntana and are already signposted.
The municipality of Calvià now boasts four new hiking routes, officially presented on July 8. These itineraries, approved as Short Hiking Trails (PR-MA), are the first of their kind on the island and total 21.6 kilometres in the western area of the municipality.
The network has been designed to bring both residents and visitors closer to the most spectacular landscapes of inland Calvià. All paths comply with the criteria of the Signposting Manual for paths and hiking routes from the Consell de Mallorca, ensuring a safe and quality experience.
Four routes for all levels
The trails offer different levels of challenge and environments, from family walks to more difficult routes. The PR-MA 1, Peguera – Es Capdellà Route, at 5.8 kilometres, is perfect for discovering the transition between the coast and the Serra de Tramuntana. Its low difficulty makes it ideal for Nordic walking and it features heritage elements such as the defensive tower of Son Vic Vell (15th century) and the tower d’en Boira (14th century).
The PR-MA 2, La Vall Verda Route, at 5.9 kilometres, introduces walkers to the natural heart of the municipality. It is a circular and accessible itinerary for all audiences, with privileged views of Puig de Galatzó and Mola de s’Esclop. It passes through pine forests and holm oaks, allowing visitors to admire the possessions of Son Vic Vell and Son Cabot (16th century).
The PR-MA 3, Sa Vinya Route, at 6.5 kilometres, traverses ancient agricultural paths of the Finca de Galatzó. Hikers will discover terraced fields, charcoal pits, a bread oven, and hydraulic systems. Additionally, it features three archaeological sites from the Talayotic period, giving it significant archaeological value.
The PR-MA 4, Font de Sa Cometa Route, at 3.4 kilometres, is a circular path ideal for families. It revolves around the historical water resources of the Public Estate of Galatzó, with the Sa Cometa spring (documented since the 17th century) as a major attraction. It preserves a system of 'qanats' from the Islamic period to channel underground water.
A project presented at FITUR
The mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual, emphasised during the presentation in Peguera the strategic value of this network: “These routes allow us to strengthen Calvià as a year-round nature destination.” The project had already been presented in January at the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR).
For his part, the president of the Balearic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (FBME), Xisco Fanals, highlighted that the approval guarantees the preservation of natural heritage. “These are trails that invite you to discover the rural essence of Calvià with complete safety,” he stated.
The council has published 6,000 trilingual brochures with information about the four routes, available at the four tourist offices in the municipality and on the website visitcalvia.com. Interested parties can also download GPS tracks at www.visitcalvia.org/senderismo-calvia/.
This initiative represents only the first phase of a plan that will gradually expand to other areas of Calvià. For now, residents and tourists can already enjoy these 21.6 kilometres of nature, heritage, and history.
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