Key facts
| Elevation of the castle hill | 822 m1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Distance (from Orient) | 12 km3,4 sources differ: 7-12 |
| Walking time | 3 h3,4 2+ sources agree |
| Distance from Alaró to Es Pouet (PM120 road) | 7 km2 1 source |
| Distance | 12 km |
| Time | 3 h |
| Ascent | 400-600 m |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | Orient (Click Mallorca variant) |
| Tickets | free entry to the route (according to the sources checked); prices at the Hostatgeria not checked |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, October, November; morning |
| Crowds | medium (editorial assessment) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- Orient lies on the Ma-2100; the shorter ascent starts at the Es Verger restaurant near Alaró (about 40 min to the castle from Es Verger according to SeeMallorca).
- Parking: at Es Verger or in Orient (fees not checked)
- Restrictions: No restrictions confirmed. TIB lines to Orient and Alaró: to be added from the practical entries.
- Without a car: stop Orient, about 177 m on foot (about 2 min), lines 331 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
When should I avoid the Castell d'Alaró hike?
In hot weather and after rain: the last stretch is steep and cliffs surround the hill. Palma Weekly points to no other hazards, but it is worth setting out in the morning.
How do I get back from Castell d'Alaró?
The basic version is a loop or out-and-back to the start near Orient or Es Verger, so you return to your car. The TIB bus to Orient and Alaró is to be checked at tib.org.
Do I need a permit or reservation for Castell d'Alaró?
Not for the walk. If you want to eat or stay overnight at the Hostatgeria del castell d'Alaró (Consell network), it is worth asking about hours and availability, because we could not confirm them.
Is there water or food on the Castell d'Alaró hike?
There are no confirmed water sources on the trail, but the Hostatgeria operates below the castle. You carry your own water for the ascent; the Es Verger restaurant is at the start of the shorter version.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Sóller oranges 5.2 km
- Alfàbia Gardens 6.1 km
- Puig Major 8.6 km
- Binissalem wine (DO) 8.7 km
- Serra de Tramuntana 9.4 km
Beaches
- Port de Sóller beaches 8.5 km
- Cala Deià 10.6 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 7: Tossals Verds - Son Amer 6.3 km
- GR 221 Stage 6: Muleta - Tossals Verds 9.6 km
- GR 221 Stage 5: Can Boi - Muleta 9.8 km
- Archduke's Path (Camí de s'Arxiduc) 12 km
- Puig de Massanella hike 14.5 km
Towns and villages
- Sóller 5.2 km
- Fornalutx 5.6 km
- Deià 9.6 km
- Valldemossa 12 km
Festivals and events
- Festa des Vermar, Binissalem wine harvest festival 8.7 km
- Es Firó, Moors and Christians in Sóller 8.9 km
Related
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- wikidata.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- seemallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- click-mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaweekly.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (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.