Puigpunyent / Puig de Galatzó
Mountain guide · 1,027 m
The peak that gave Puigpunyent its name rises over the valley at 1,027 m, where the municipalities of Puigpunyent, Calvià and Estellencs meet. It is the first summit over 1,000 m at the south-western end of the Tramuntana, and the home of Mallorca's best-known ghost.
Routes
Distances, times and grades come from the route guides linked under each walk. Times are walking times without long stops.
Drive from Puigpunyent following the signs for La Reserva to the Font des Pi car park at about 550 m; the last stretch of road is potholed. A forest track and path climb past the rock tower of Es Bisbe to a short, rocky final ridge where you may need your hands. Back the same way. The spring at Font des Pi is usually dry.
A long loop from the sports centre up the old road toward Estellencs, through the forest to Pas de na Sabatera, onto the summit and down past La Reserva. Full description on our walks page.
The longest and steepest route described by Calvià town hall, from the public estate near Es Capdellà. Not recommended for inexperienced hikers.
A circular route from the car park on Carrer d'Eusebi Pascual in Estellencs, up via Pas de na Sabatera (715 m) and back by Pas des Cossis, with slopes of up to 41%.
Before you go
Calvià side
The estate on the southern side of the mountain has belonged to Calvià town hall since the deed was signed on 16 May 2006. It is now a public estate with marked routes from half an hour to a full day, an old oil mill, a chapel, a botanical garden and a hikers' refuge on the dry-stone route.
Entry and parking are free. The entrance is at km 2.2 of the road from Es Capdellà to Galilea, and dogs are not allowed. In early 2026 the main house was closed for renovation while the trails stayed open, so check before you plan a visit to the buildings.
In the 18th century the Galatzó houses belonged to the Comte Mal, which is why his ghost is said to ride this mountain. Read the legend.
Weather
Puigpunyent now
Weather data by Open-Meteo.comGalatzó summit · 1,027 m
Estimate for the summit heightMore forecasts for the valley on our weather page. Below the mountain is the nature park La Reserva.
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