Puig d'Inca Summit Viewpoint
The modest but rewarding Puig d'Inca, rising to 304 metres just north of the city, rewards a short hike with a sweeping panorama that stretches from the Serra de Tramuntana to the Bay of Alcúdia on clear days. At the summit sits the small Ermita de Santa Magdalena, a whitewashed hermitage that has been a pilgrimage destination for the people of Inca since the 14th century.
The Hike and the Hermitage
The most popular trail starts from the Camí de la Creu de s'Ermita on the northern edge of Inca and climbs steadily through pine and holm-oak woodland for about 45 minutes at an easy pace. The path is well-marked and suitable for families with older children.
At the top, the Ermita de Santa Magdalena is still an active place of worship and is staffed by a resident hermit. The small bar-restaurant beside it serves simple bocadillos and cold drinks — a cold beer at 304 metres tastes significantly better than at sea level.
What You'll See
On a clear winter or spring morning the view is extraordinary: the jagged limestone peaks of the Tramuntana to the northwest, the flat agricultural plain of Es Pla spreading south, and the glittering Mediterranean visible at both the northern and southern coasts.
The Easter Monday pilgrimage (Romeria de la Puig d'Inca) sees hundreds of locals walking up together in a tradition that predates the Spanish Civil War — if your visit coincides, join in.
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