The Boquer Valley runs 3 kilometres north-east from Port de Pollença in northern Mallorca to the sea at Cala Boquer. To the north-west rises the Serra del Cavall Bernat, whose far side drops 360 metres to the sea; the ridge to the south-east reaches 353 metres at El Morral. Finca Boquer marks the inland end, and the valley is reached only on foot. It is known to bird-watchers for migrating birds and resident blue rock thrushes, and takes its name from the Roman city of Bocchoris, which probably stood here.
Vall de Bóquer
Valley walk from Port de Pollença between two rocky ridges, ending at the clear-water cove of Cala Boquer
- Entrance
- There is no ticket; the walk is free.
- Accessibility
- Not accessible by wheelchair or for anyone with limited mobility: the path climbs, then descends steeply over rock to the cove.
- Parking
- Two free car parks, one gravel and one concrete, about 1.2 and 1.4 km away in a straight line.
- Difficulty
- A 3 km valley walk on a well-trodden path with a short climb, then a steep, rocky descent to the cove. Around 50 minutes to the bay, no shade; sturdy footwear needed.
- Transport
- Bus to the Can Singala 1 or Can Singala 2 stop in Port de Pollença, about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- No booking needed.
- Hours
- Open countryside with no opening hours; walk it in daylight.
- Address
- Boquer Valley, 07460, Balearic Islands, Spain
What makes it special
The path ends on the rocks above Cala Boquer, a cove of clear water where you can swim before the walk back.
The approach carries its own reward. The valley floor is open farmland, and on either side the ground climbs to bare limestone: the jagged crest of the Serra del Cavall Bernat on one hand, the ridge of El Morral on the other. On the far side of Cavall Bernat the cliffs fall 360 metres straight into the sea.
Bird-watchers come for the blue rock thrush, which lives on these crags all year, and for the migrants that funnel through the valley. The name is older than the farm at its mouth. It comes from Bocchoris, a Roman city that probably stood here.
Good to know
- There is no shade on the route, and no drinking water or toilets nearby: bring water and sun cover.
- The descent to the cove is steep and rocky, with tracks branching off in many directions; wear sturdy footwear.
- The route suits confident walkers and is hard going for anyone unsteady on their feet.
- The valley floor itself is fields; the views belong to the ridges and the sea at the end.
- No road runs into the valley; the only way in is on foot.
Getting there
The walk starts from Port de Pollença. Drivers can use either of two car parks, about 1.2 and 1.4 km from the valley in a straight line; by bus, the nearest stops are Can Singala 1 and Can Singala 2 in the town, about 1.5 km away.
From there it is on foot. The path passes the farmhouse of Finca Boquer, goes through farm gates and follows a well-trodden line along the valley, with an information board on the valley's flora and a guidepost on the way. A short climb comes first. Then the path drops over rock to the cove, and this last stretch is the slow part. Allow around 50 minutes to reach the bay, and the same again to walk back.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning, and spring or autumn if you are coming for the birds.
Avoid: the middle of a summer day.
The route has no shade at all, so the walk is far easier before the sun climbs over the ridges into the valley, and migrating birds pass through in spring and autumn.
Access & restrictions
The path runs past the farmhouse of Finca Boquer and crosses farmland through a series of gates. Close every gate behind you, even if it stood open when you arrived; one is fastened with a chain and padlock that simply lifts off. Leave the fields and anything grazing in them alone.
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The descent to Cala Boquer is steep and rocky, with side tracks leading off in many directions, and the whole route lies in full sun. Wear sturdy shoes, carry plenty of water and avoid the midday heat in summer.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk through the Boquer Valley?
The valley runs 3 km to the sea. Allow around 50 minutes from Port de Pollença to the bay, and the same to walk back.Can you swim at Cala Boquer?
Yes. The cove at the end of the walk has clear water. Getting down to it means a steep, rocky descent, so wear proper footwear.Is the Boquer Valley walk suitable for children or less mobile walkers?
The valley floor is easy, but the descent to the cove is steep and technical over rock. It is not suitable for anyone with limited mobility.Where do you park for the Boquer Valley?
There are two free car parks in Port de Pollença, about 1.2 and 1.4 km from the valley in a straight line. From there you walk.What birds can you see in the Boquer Valley?
The blue rock thrush lives in the valley all year, and migrating birds pass through it, which draws bird-watchers.