MartinF 50 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 Cat 4 · difficulty 2 of 5Live · 19° at the top
Cap de Cala Figuera
Also called Far de Cala Figuera. Gentle out-and-back to the lighthouse on the south-west tip of Mallorca, through a military buffer zone of low pines and sandstone cliffs.
Distance7.5km
Average gradient2.5%
Max gradient6%
Elevation gain180m
Difficulty score0.4FIETS index · rank 20 of 20
Profile
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Overview
Gentle out-and-back to the lighthouse on the south-west tip of Mallorca, through a military buffer zone of low pines and sandstone cliffs.
Direction. From the Calvià coast road, take the signposted lane to Cala Figuera lighthouse. The road is one direction only — return the way you came.
SurfaceRough asphalt
TrafficLow traffic
CoastalOut & backQuietPanoramicRolling
Before you climb
Surface is rough in placesUse 28 mm tyres if you have them. No services on the roadBring everything from the coast.
Refuel near this climb
Within 5 km of the start or the top
Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.3 km from the top Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.5 km from the top Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.5 km from the top Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap3.9 km from the foot Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap4.1 km from the foot Drinking water Unnamed tap on OpenStreetMap4.1 km from the top Pepe 4.8
On the map
Take Cap de Cala Figuera home
A 3D-printed desk relief of the climb, made in Mallorca.
Questions riders ask
How long is the Cap de Cala Figuera climb?
7.5 km with 180 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 2.5%.
What is the road surface like on Cap de Cala Figuera?
Mostly asphalt with rough patches — consider wider tyres for comfort.
How hard is Cap de Cala Figuera?
Cap de Cala Figuera has a difficulty score of 0.4 (FIETS index), ranking 20 of 20 among the Mallorca climbs we map: 7.5 km at 2.5% average with 180 m of ascent. Our editorial rating is 2 of 5.
How busy is Cap de Cala Figuera with traffic?
Traffic is light most of the year. Early starts make it nearly empty.
When is the best time to ride Cap de Cala Figuera?
Optimal months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec — mild temperatures and lower wind risk.