Penya de s'Indio

The trails keep to the shade of the trees for most of the way, so the climb still works on a hot summer day. Boards along the path explain the forest you are walking through, and the picnic benches sit in the shadiest spots.

Higher up, the woods open onto viewpoints, and the scenery improves the further you climb. Then comes the rock at the summit: a knot of boulders with the view spread out below, and good holds for anyone who has brought climbing shoes.

• No toilets or water: there are none at the site or nearby, so fill your bottles before you come.
• Three marked trails take about 20 minutes, 30 minutes and an hour and a half; the walk up the hill is easy for children.
• The longest trail starts gently but ends with a steep climb and descent — wear shoes with grip.
• Picnic benches stand in shaded spots along the trails, so a packed lunch is worth carrying.

The closest bus stop is Es Mercadal, about 1.7 km from the hill in a straight line; the next one, Es Migjorn, is about 4.6 km away. Drivers have two free car parks, about 1.7 km and 1.9 km away in a straight line. The trails themselves are marked, so once you reach them the route is easy to follow. There is no drinking water on the hill — fill up before you set out.

Best: a clear day in any season, high summer included. Avoid: the open summit around midday in July and August, and the steep section after heavy rain. The trails run under trees for most of their length, which keeps summer heat bearable, but the rock at the top takes the full sun and wet ground makes the steep descent slippery.