Punta de n'Amer

Punta de n'Amer is a peninsula and nature reserve on Mallorca's east coast, within the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, sitting between the resort towns of Sa Coma and Cala Millor. Covering roughly 200 hectares and still privately owned, the site has held protected status as an Area of Special Natural Interest (ANEI) since 1985 — a designation that has kept one of the busiest tourist stretches of the island free of development at this particular spot.

What is there to see on the peninsula?

The cape reaches about two kilometers out into the Mediterranean, and a dense network of trails makes it possible to walk almost its entire perimeter on foot. The main landmark along the way is the Castell de la Punta de n'Amer, a 17th-century watchtower built as a lookout against pirate raids, part of the same chain of coastal defenses erected across the Balearic Islands during that period. Beyond the tower, the reserve also holds the remains of old military bunkers, an abandoned quarry, and several caves — traces of the different ways this stretch of coast has been used over time.

What kind of nature does the cape protect?

Within a relatively small area, several distinct habitats coexist: coastal dunes, scrubland, a pine grove, and rocky cliffs. This mix of environments makes Punta de n'Amer notable from a botanical and ecological standpoint, and it is home to species endemic to the Balearic Islands, found nowhere else. For visitors, that translates into a walk where the scenery shifts every few hundred meters — from sandy coves to dense scrub to steep, rocky shoreline.

Is there any visitor infrastructure on site?

Yes. The reserve has a small museum and a bar-restaurant open year-round, which makes it a comfortable destination for either a short stroll or a longer hike with a break along the way. Entry to the reserve is free, and the trails are well marked, so getting around without a guide is straightforward.

Why visit if you're staying in Sa Coma or Cala Millor?

Punta de n'Amer sits just a few minutes' walk from the crowded beaches and hotels of Sa Coma and Cala Millor, offering something quite different from the usual resort routine: quiet, natural scenery, and a historic watchtower with sea views. It's a rare chance, along Mallorca's heavily built-up east coast, to find a stretch of shoreline that has kept its original, undeveloped character.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee for Punta de n'Amer? No, access to the reserve is free, and the trail network lets visitors plan their own walking route around the cape.

How long does it take to walk the whole peninsula? Given the roughly two-kilometer reach into the sea and the branching trail network, a full loop that includes the castle and the main viewpoints usually takes around one and a half to two hours at a relaxed pace.

What else is worth seeing besides the castle? Aside from the Castell de la Punta de n'Amer, look out for the remains of bunkers from the site's military past, an old quarry, and small caves tucked into the rocky sections of coastline.

Is there anywhere to eat on site? Yes, a bar-restaurant operates year-round within the reserve, alongside a small museum covering the area's history and natural environment.