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Key facts
| Distance (there and back) | 5.2 km1,2,3 sources differ: 5.0-5.6 |
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| Walking time | 1.9 h1,2 sources differ: 1.3-1.9 |
| Total ascent | 157 m1,2 sources differ: 157-166 |
| Length of the OSM relation, one way | 2.5 km3 1 source |
| Distance | 5.2 km |
| Time | 1.9 h |
| Ascent | 157 m |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | entrance to the Boquer Valley (near Port de Pollença) |
| Tickets | free entry |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, September, October, November; morning or evening |
| Crowds | medium; hot in summer (editorial assessment) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- Start from an unpaved car park on the left of the bypass towards Formentor in Port de Pollença (Visorando, 39.9129, 3.0841).
- Parking: unpaved car park at the start with a discreet wooden sign (Visorando); a second car park near the roundabout
- Restrictions: Bergfex noted that the large car park by the roundabout was closed for refurbishment during the author's visit (visit date unknown). TIB lines to Port de Pollença: to be added from the practical entries.
- Without a car: stop Port de Pollença centre, about 736 m on foot (about 10 min), lines 231, 301, 321, 322 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Free parking
- Unnamed car park: about 40 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
Car parks tagged as free in OpenStreetMap (fee=no); walking distance = straight line x 1.3. All free car parks
Questions and answers
When should I avoid walking to Cala Bóquer?
In the hot midday of summer and just after heavy rain, when the rocks are slippery. The basic path is easy, but the variants via Talaia Vella and Pas de les Cabres involve scrambling, so do not choose them without experience.
How do I get back from Cala Bóquer?
The route is out-and-back or a loop from the car park, so you walk back to your starting point. You can reach Port de Pollença by TIB bus (lines and times to be checked at tib.org).
Do I need a permit or reservation for the Boquer Valley walk?
No: the sources checked (Visorando, Bergfex, OSM) do not mention a permit or a fee for this trail.
Is there water or food on the Boquer Valley walk?
There are no confirmed water sources or places to eat on the trail or at the cove. Take water and a snack from Port de Pollença; the walk takes about 1.5-2 hours.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
Beaches
- Alcúdia beach 9.6 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 9: Pont Romà - Port de Pollença 6.9 km
- Puig de Maria hike 7.3 km
- Talaia d'Alcúdia hike 8.6 km
Towns and villages
- Pollença (Pollensa) 6.9 km
- Alcúdia 7.4 km
Festivals and events
Related
- Cap de Formentor
- Pollença (Pollensa)
- GR 221 Stage 9: Pont Romà - Port de Pollença
- Puig de Maria hike
- Pollença (Pollensa)
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- visorando.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- bergfex.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- komoot.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.