Less than a kilometer from Mallorca, Dragonera is an island for nature and hiking lovers, a place for those in search of unexplored places and unspoiled landscapes where time seems to have stopped.
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What to see in Dragonera
Once at the pier, it is best to get lost on the island, although there are four paths with marked routes that lead to the best viewpoints and sights in Dragonera.
Tramontana Lighthouse: With a duration of one hour between the two trips, the shortest route from the port takes you to the lighthouse of Tramontana, a high point from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the coast of Mallorca from afar.
Faro Viejo (Old Lighthouse): Built in 1850, the old lighthouse of the island, known as Faro de Na Popia, had to fight the clouds and fog for years, so it was finally neglected. It is a pleasant balcony from which you can see the bird’s eye view of Mallorca and the vastness of the Mediterranean Sea.
Lighthouse of Llebeig: Another option for those who have enough time on the island, as the route takes three hours, is to go to the Lighthouse of Llebeig, an old guard post built to protect the area from the arrival of pirates.
Punta de na Miranda: This is one of the easiest routes to take in Dragonera. It offers beautiful views over Cala Lladó and the old agricultural areas.
Thanks to the excellent state of conservation of Dragonera, it has an endemic flora and fauna, among which stand out the small “dragons” that give the island its name, as well as different families of birds.
The steep cliffs of Dragonera Island mean that coves and beaches are not abundant. Visitors who want to enjoy the clear waters around the island, therefore, usually gather around the small cove next to the port.
How to get to Dragonera
The only way to reach Dragonera Island is by boat. Here are the different options:
Organized excursions
During the tour to Dragonera Island there are several stops for snorkeling, where you can enjoy the clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea by jumping off the boat, as well as enjoy a pleasant meal on board before docking at the island.
Catamaran along the coast of Mallorca and Dragonera Island
Boat trip to Dragonera Island
Ferry
In high season, boats offer departures from San Telmo every 30 minutes between 9:45 am and 2:15 pm (in other months, schedules are quite reduced and no service is offered in winter). The trip takes about 20 minutes and the ticket price is 13 euros including the return trip.
It is important to note that the number of people who can enter the island daily is limited to avoid problems of overcrowding.
Dragonera is an island to lose yourself and find yourself
If you are looking for unexplored nature, barely touched by man, the excursion to Dragonera is the ideal choice to enjoy a day away from noise and bustle. On the other hand, if you are looking for an island where you can comfortably walk and enjoy the beach, the trip to Dragonera island is not for you.
