mallorca, 23 crags, over 900 rock climbing routes

The island of Mallorca, provides excellent rock climbing in beautiful surroundings. The routes here offer all kinds of difficulty, from easy rock climbing to really hard rock climbing routes. If you are prepared to take your time, the small roads on the East of the island will lead you to beautiful rock climbing. Mallorca is a good choice for both families and hard rock climbers.

The island of Mallorca, situated in the Mediterranean midway between the Iberian Peninsula, the south of France and the north of Africa, provides excellent rock climbing and bouldering in beautiful surroundings. And for those who enjoy it, there is also a good nightlife.
Despite the islands reputation as hot spot for tourists you can still find small villages with few tourists that offer a genuine atmosphere with the true feel of Spanish culture. If you are prepared to take your time, the small roads on the East of the island will lead you to one of the most beautiful rock climbing spots in Europe.
The routes here offer all kinds of difficulty, from easy rock climbing to really hard routes. Mallorca is a good choice for both families and other climbers.
Getting there is relatively inexpensive and both the flight and a hotel room are affordable on a lowbudget trip. One alternative is to fly to Palma and then take the train to Sóller, a beautiful village on the East Coast. You need a car since the crags are spread out and no single crag has enough routes for a weeks rock climbing. If you choose to stay in Palma your holiday could offer not only climbing but also nightlife, a wide range of food, drinks and a cultural experience.
Cala Magraner is one of the rock climbing areas on the island which is highly recommended for climbers with children. The crag offers climbs of a wide range of difficulty, and though the beach is not the best on offer, it is suitable for a stay of two to three days.
During the summer it can be too hot for rock climbing and the recommended periods are during the autumn and spring. Surprisingly, for us northerners, the winter is often warm enough for climbing.