Key facts
| Distance | 9.8 km2,3 sources differ: 8.4-9.8 |
|---|---|
| Total ascent | 372 m2,3 sources differ: 320-372 |
| Walking time | 3.3 h2,3 sources differ: 2.2-3.3 |
| Distance | 9.8 km |
| Time | 3.3 h |
| Ascent | 372 m |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Start | Port d'Andratx |
| GR 221 stage | 1 |
| Tickets | free entry, no Consell refuge on this stage |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, October, November; morning, before the heat |
| Crowds | moderate; hot in summer (editorial assessment based on Palma Weekly) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: sources differ
Getting there
- Start in Port d'Andratx, finish in Sant Elm (both on the coast); leave the car at one end and return by bus.
- Parking: not checked
- Restrictions: TIB lines to Port d'Andratx and Sant Elm and the timetable: to be added from the practical entries (not verified at the time of our check).
- Without a car: stop S'Aluet, about 103 m on foot (about 1 min), lines 101, 121, 122 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
When should I avoid GR 221 Stage 1 from Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm?
In the middle of a summer day: the route is linear with no confirmed water sources, and Palma Weekly advises starting early, looking for shade and turning back if you feel unwell. The stage is easy, so after rain shoes with a grippy sole are enough.
How do I get back from Sant Elm to Port d'Andratx?
The stage ends in Sant Elm, so to get back to your car in Port d'Andratx you take a TIB bus or a taxi. The line number and times need to be checked at tib.org: we could not verify them at the time of our check.
Do I need a permit or reservation for GR 221 Stage 1?
The official stage page mentions no permit or fee, and there is no Consell refuge on this stage, so booking accommodation in the Consell network does not apply. Plan your overnight stay in the towns at the ends.
Is there water or food on GR 221 Stage 1?
The official page lists no water points. You can buy food and drink in Port d'Andratx before the start and in Sant Elm after the walk; carry the rest with you.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Sa Dragonera Natural Park 7.4 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 2: Sant Elm - Estellencs 5 km
- La Trapa hike from Sant Elm 5 km
- GR 221 Stage 3: Estellencs - Esporles 14.3 km
- Puig de Galatzó hike 14.3 km
Towns and villages
- Andratx 4.1 km
Related
- Sa Dragonera Natural Park
- Serra de Tramuntana
- GR 221 Stage 2: Sant Elm - Estellencs
- La Trapa hike from Sant Elm
- Andratx
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caminsdepedra.conselldemallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- bookatrekking.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaweekly.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- nominatim.openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- 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.