Key facts
| Length of the island | 3.2 km1 1 source |
|---|---|
| Area | 288 ha1,2 sources differ: 275-288 |
| Highest point (Pico Popi) | 360 m1 1 source |
| Year the Tramuntana and Llebeig lighthouses entered service | 1,910 year1 1 source |
| Year the natural park was established (decree 7/1995) | 1,995 year1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Number of marked trails | 4 trails2 1 source |
| Park fee for passengers on tourist boats | 1 € per person2 1 source |
| Tickets | Entry to the park is free; passengers on tourist boats pay the operator a €1 park fee per person (exempt include residents of Mallorca on Saturdays and people under 14 and over 65). The boat is paid separately, and its prices and the 2026 timetable were not confirmed. |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, June, September, October; morning, because the island is open for limited hours (CAIB) |
| Crowds | the sources give no measurement; on Saturdays residents of Mallorca enter free, so it can be busier on Saturdays (an inference from CAIB rules, not measured) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 38 min, 36.9 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- To Sant Elm, from where the fastest and most frequent boat leaves, usually from March to October; by our own OSM measurement from Palma about 37 km and about 38 min without traffic. Operators also sail from Port d'Andratx, Santa Ponça, Peguera and Camp de Mar.
- Parking: Parking in Sant Elm and prices were not confirmed in the sources we read.
- Restrictions: CAIB mentions line 100 Palma - Andratx - Sant Elm; the TIB GTFS data of 29 October 2026 show lines 101 and 121, so check the current timetable. Groups of more than 10 people need the permission of the park management, and staying overnight outside visiting hours is forbidden.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to visit Sa Dragonera and what are the opening hours?
Entry to the park is free, and passengers on tourist boats pay the operator a €1 park fee. From 1 May to 31 October the island is open on weekdays 10:00-16:30, on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00-18:00; from 1 November to 30 April 10:00-14:30. The boat is paid separately.
How do I get to Sa Dragonera?
To Sant Elm by TIB buses (Palma - Andratx line 101, then 121 to Sant Elm), from where the most frequent boat leaves, usually from March to October. Other departure ports are Port d'Andratx, Santa Ponça, Peguera and Camp de Mar. Confirm the boat timetable with the operator before you travel.
How long should I allow for Sa Dragonera and how far can I walk?
The island is open from 10:00 to 14:30-18:00 depending on the season and day, so this is a rigid visiting window. There are four trails, including to the lighthouses Far de Tramuntana, Far de Llebeig and Far Vell; CAIB gives neither their lengths nor walking times.
Can I stay overnight or dive at Sa Dragonera?
Staying overnight outside visiting hours is forbidden (except for researchers). Freediving is allowed throughout the park, scuba diving requires an individual or group permit, and landing on the islets of Pantaleu and sa Mitjana is prohibited.
Nearby and related
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 2: Sant Elm - Estellencs 2.7 km
- La Trapa hike from Sant Elm 2.7 km
- GR 221 Stage 1: Port d'Andratx - Sant Elm 7.4 km
Towns and villages
- Andratx 8.5 km
Related
More in this region: Ponent: the west
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- caib.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- pomiar-osm-dojazdy (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.