Key facts
| Distance | 9 km1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Walking time | 4 h1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Distance | 9 km |
| Time | 4 h |
| Ascent | 450-600 m |
| Difficulty | moderate |
| Start | Sant Elm |
| Tickets | free entry |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, October, November; morning, before the heat |
| Crowds | medium (editorial assessment) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- Start in Sant Elm (about 40-55 min from Palma by the Ma-1 towards Andratx according to Palma Weekly); Palma Weekly gives a start from Port d'Andratx, Click Mallorca from Sant Elm.
- Parking: in Sant Elm (fees not checked)
- Restrictions: TIB lines to Sant Elm: to be added from the practical entries.
- Without a car: stop Sant Elm 2, about 313 m on foot (about 4 min), lines 121 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
When should I avoid walking to La Trapa?
In the hot midday and just after downpours: the route is exposed, and Palma Weekly generally advises starting early and looking for shade. Click Mallorca rates the walk as easy to moderate, but it takes several hours of walking.
How do I get back to Sant Elm or Port d'Andratx?
The route is usually out-and-back, so you return to Sant Elm, from where a TIB bus runs towards Andratx (lines and times to be checked at tib.org, not verified at the time of our check). Alternatively, walk on along the GR221 to Estellencs.
Do I need a permit or reservation for La Trapa?
No: the sources checked (Click Mallorca, Palma Weekly) mention no permit or fee for this trail. There is no refuge on this section.
Is there water or food on the La Trapa walk?
There are no confirmed water points or places to eat on the trail. You can eat in Sant Elm before and after the walk; take at least 4 hours' worth of water.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Sa Dragonera Natural Park 2.7 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 2: Sant Elm - Estellencs 0 km
- GR 221 Stage 1: Port d'Andratx - Sant Elm 5 km
- GR 221 Stage 3: Estellencs - Esporles 13.8 km
- Puig de Galatzó hike 13.8 km
Towns and villages
- Andratx 5.9 km
Related
- Sa Dragonera Natural Park
- Serra de Tramuntana
- GR 221 Stage 1: Port d'Andratx - Sant Elm
- GR 221 Stage 2: Sant Elm - Estellencs
- Andratx
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- click-mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- palmaweekly.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- wikidata.org (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.