Na Bauçà

Na Bauçà (also known as Puig de na Bauçana) is a modest summit in the Serra de Tramuntana, rising above Puigpunyent on Mallorca. At just 614 metres, it sits between the Puigpunyent and Galilea valleys and delivers one of the best panoramas in western Mallorca without demanding a full day of climbing.

How do you get to the summit?

The usual starting point sits on the Ma-1032 road, around the 8 km mark, roughly 1.4 km from Galilea. From there the route follows an old herding path built in the early 20th century, once used to move horses and goats between pastures. A loop version linking Puigpunyent, Pas de sa Ventalla and the peak runs a little over 12 km, while a shorter there-and-back option takes about 100 minutes.

Most of the ascent runs along easy farm tracks and stony paths through olive groves and holm oak woodland. The final stretch before the summit is the toughest part — the terrain turns rocky, the path narrows and can be hard to follow among the boulders, so carrying a map or GPS app is worthwhile.

What will you see along the way?

The trail passes the remains of old shepherds' huts and charcoal-burning sites, traces of the working mountain economy that once relied heavily on grazing and charcoal production here. The whole area lies within the protected mountain landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for a cultural landscape shaped by centuries of human effort on difficult terrain.

From the top of Na Bauçà the view opens up in every direction: the Galatzó massif and Mola de s'Esclop to the west, the Puigpunyent and Galilea valleys below, and on clear days the Calvià coastline in the distance. It's the kind of viewpoint that rewards a fairly modest effort with a genuinely wide-open panorama.

When is the best time to visit?

The best hiking conditions run from October to May, when temperatures are moderate and visibility tends to be at its clearest. In summer, the rocky, largely unshaded sections near the top can get very hot, so an early start is worth planning if you're going out in that season. The trail also crosses the Ruta de Pedra en Sec (GR-221), so it's often combined with longer hikes through the Serra de Tramuntana.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the hike to Na Bauçà? The short there-and-back route from Galilea takes around 100 minutes. The loop version linking Puigpunyent, Pas de sa Ventalla and the summit runs about 12 km and needs the better part of half a day.

Is the route suitable for children? Generally yes — it's considered an easy, family-friendly walk, with the exception of the final rocky stretch to the summit, where footing needs more care.

Where's the best place to start? Most hikers begin on the Ma-1032 road, around the 8 km mark, close to the village of Galilea.

What can you see from the top? Views take in the Galatzó massif, Mola de s'Esclop, the Puigpunyent and Galilea valleys, and on clear days the coast around Calvià.