Puig Major
Mountain Mallorca's highest peak, partly restricted by military installations
Mallorca’s highest peak on the Serra de Tramuntana; hikers use nearby trails but summit access is restricted by military installations, while mountain roads provide panoramic views.
Puig Major is the highest mountain on the island of Mallorca in the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range and forms a prominent ridge in the island’s northwest.
The summit zone is dominated by radar and military installations, so the actual summit area is normally closed to the public. Hikers and cyclists use the surrounding ridges and passes to access panoramic viewpoints toward the Tramuntana spine and the Mediterranean coast.
The peak is part of the Serra de Tramuntana landscape, which is recognised for its terraced slopes and long north-south ridgeline. The area is popular for mountain walking and road cycling on the passes that run along the range.
Puig Major sits within Mallorca’s interior highlands in the Balearic Islands, forming the highest point of the island chain’s western mountains and visible from many coastal towns when weather is clear.
- Summit access: The summit area contains restricted installations and is not open to the public, so nearby walking routes and lower ridges are used for viewpoints instead.
How to Get to Puig Major #
Puig Major is in the Serra de Tramuntana on Mallorca and is approached from the Ma-10 coastal/mountain road that runs the length of the range. From Palma de Mallorca the drive via the Ma-13 to the Ma-10 is typically around 45-75 minutes depending on your exact start point and traffic. Note: the actual summit hosts military installations and is within a restricted area and not open to the public; hikers use nearby public trails and viewpoints off the Ma-10.
Tips for Visiting Puig Major #
- Note that the true summit of Puig Major is fenced off and inaccessible to the public because of the military radar installation; do not attempt to access the fenced summit area.
- Instead, plan scenic stops along the MA‑10 road and seek out nearby publicly accessible peaks such as Puig de Massanella for summit hikes and unobstructed panoramic views that most visitors find more rewarding.
- If you drive the Serra de Tramuntana, time your visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the busiest tourist traffic on the winding mountain roads.
Best Time to Visit Puig Major #
Best in spring or autumn for hiking-summer is hot and busier, and the actual Puig Major summit area is restricted (access to the military‑installed summit is not public).
Weather & Climate near Puig Major #
Puig Major's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (907 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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