Fornalutx and Biniaraix

3 km from Sóller, Fornalutx is listed among "the most beautiful villages in Spain" for good reason: stepped cobbled streets, stone houses with green shutters, orange trees everywhere and Puig Major in the background. The best plan is to wander aimlessly, have a drink in the square and walk down to Sóller through the orchards.

Nearby is Biniaraix, a tiny hamlet where the Barranc de Biniaraix begins, one of the most beautiful cobbled paths in the Serra de Tramuntana: thousands of stone steps between terraces and streams (2-3 hours up towards the Quesada viewpoint and the Cúber reservoir). Parking in Fornalutx is tricky: arrive early or walk from Sóller.

Fornalutx has a public car park at the entrance to the village, on several levels: the lower part is paid, with a two-hour maximum, and the upper part is usually free; green bays are for residents. There's no charge on Sundays and public holidays. In summer it fills before 11 am, and the access road is narrow and steep. If you're coming from Sóller, remember that its centre has been a low emission zone since February 2026 and a non-electric rental car can't drive through it.

The nicest way to arrive is on foot: from Sóller a path leads through orange groves to Biniaraix and on to Fornalutx. The Barranc, with over 2,000 stone steps on an old pilgrims' route, is best done in the morning, in hiking shoes and with water; the springs along the way are good for cooling off. For lunch, Ritma, on a terrace above Fornalutx's old quarter, cooks over embers, and you need to book.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park in Fornalutx?

In the public car park at the entrance to the village: the lower area is paid with a two-hour maximum and the upper area is usually free. There's no charge on Sundays and holidays, and green bays are for residents. In summer arrive before 11 am, or walk up from Sóller.

How long does it take to walk up the Barranc de Biniaraix?

Two to three hours from Biniaraix up towards the Mirador d'en Quesada and the Cúber reservoir, on a cobbled path of over 2,000 steps. It's demanding but well built; bring hiking shoes, water and food, and start early in summer.

Updated in October 2026