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GR 221 Stage 5: Can Boi - Muleta

Etapa 5: Can Boi - Muleta

The shortest and gentlest stage of the Ruta de Pedra en Sec: just under 10 km from Deià along the coast to the Muleta refuge, a former telegraph station above the bay of Port de Sóller. Good for half a day, or a full day with a swim.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 13Sources 8

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Distance
9.9 km
Time
3.1 h
Ascent
362 m
GR 221 Stage 5: Can Boi - Muleta from above, visualisation from the 3D island model
Visualisation from the 3D model of the island (a render, not a photo). Imagery: PNOA cedido por © Instituto Geográfico Nacional (CC BY 4.0), Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016, EOX (CC BY 4.0); terrain: Terrarium (SRTM); buildings: © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Key facts

Distance9.9 km2,3 2+ sources agree
Total ascent362 m2 1 source
Walking time3.1 h2 1 source
Capacity of the Muleta refuge30 places4 1 source
Distance9.9 km
Time3.1 h
Ascent362 m
Difficultyeasy
StartRefugi Can Boi (Deià)
GR 221 stage5
Ticketsovernight stay at Muleta: dormitory bed €14 with shower, under 16 €9; bed linen €4.50, towel €2; doors 22:00 (1 November-31 March) or 23:00 (1 April-31 October); rooms until 10:00
Best time to goMarch, April, May, September, October, November; morning; in summer the short stage lets you walk before the heat
Crowdsmoderate (editorial assessment)

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source

Getting there

  • Start in Deià (Clot), finish at the Cap Gros lighthouse above Port de Sóller; return by bus or taxi.
  • Parking: Deià: designated car parks in the centre of the village (according to the Can Boi website)
  • Restrictions: TIB lines Deià - Sóller: to be added from the practical entries (not verified).
  • Without a car: stop Es Clot 1, about 433 m on foot (about 6 min), lines 203 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)

Questions and answers

When should I avoid GR 221 Stage 5 from Can Boi to Muleta?

The stage is short and easy, so the main limit is the weather: after rain the rocks and stones can be slippery, and in hot weather it is worth setting out in the morning. The official page gives no closures.

How do I get back from Muleta?

Muleta lies in the municipality of Sóller, above Port de Sóller. You can reach the town and the port on foot or by bus. Lines and times were not verified at the time of our check; check tib.org.

Do I need to book a bed at Refugi Muleta?

Yes: the refuge is open daily, but only with a prior reservation through the Consell system. Contact: Unitat de Refugis, tel. +34 971 173 700, xarxaderefugis@conselldemallorca.net.

Is there water or food on GR 221 Stage 5?

At the Muleta refuge itself: food and drink (snack €5.50, lunch €13, dinner €9.50, packed lunch €8). On the trail the official page gives no water sources, so you carry your own.

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Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.