View of Pollença's Calvari steps, Mallorca

Illustrative photo of Calvari de Pollença, not from the operator · Photo: Kritzolina · CC BY-SA 4.0

Culture & heritage

El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses

by Ajuntament de Pollença · Pollença · 3.3 · 55 Google

Public stairway in the town with 365 steps between cypresses and fourteen crosses, leading to a Baroque chapel with views over Pollença.

About

According to the Pollença town council website, the stairway has 365 steps, one for each day of the year, flanked by cypresses and fourteen crosses about three metres high. At the top stands a Baroque chapel with the image of the Virgin of the Cross. On Good Friday the Davallament is held here, a silent descent with torches. The website lists no fee, hours or special rules; it is a public stairway in the town, starting beside Plaça del Calvari.

  • 365 steps, one for each day of the year
  • Cypresses and fourteen crosses
  • Good Friday descent with torches

Key facts

Price
FreePublic stairway in the town: the Pollença town council website lists no fee (checked 27/10/2026).
Duration
18 min–45 min
Area
Pollença & Formentor
Languages
Not stated
Minimum age
Not stated
Group
Not stated
Accessibility
Not stated
Includes
open access

Opening hours and practical info

Hours on the Google listing (may be the office's)

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google. From the Google listing’s hours: it may be the office’s, not the activity’s. Check with the operator before you go.

Mon08:30–14:00
Tue08:30–14:00
Wed08:30–14:00
Thu08:30–14:00
Fri08:30–14:00
SatClosed
SunClosed

These are not always the days and times the activity runs: check departures with the operator.

Business data from Google, retrieved 2026-10-27. May vary on holidays and in low season.

When to go

Months in season

Open a month to see the weather, sea temperature and festivals.

How it scores

Editorial rating from 1 to 5 using our public rubric; not user reviews.

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  • Average of Culture & heritage
  • Effort3/5
  • Family3/5
  • Weather-dependent4/5
  • Crowds3/5

Short climb but many steps, little shade at the top; take it slowly, best early in the day.

Where it is

PalmaSóllerValldemossaAlcúdiaPollençaManacorArtàSantanyíAndratxInca ✈ PMI MALLORCA © OpenStreetMap N

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Frequently asked questions

How much does El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses cost?

El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses has no admission fee according to the sources we checked. Public stairway in the town: the Pollença town council website lists no fee (checked 27/10/2026). It is worth confirming before you go.

How long does El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses take?

El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses takes about 18 min–45 min.

When is the best time for El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses?

El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses is offered in these months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Is it suitable for kids?

El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses can work with kids depending on age and pace. Check the minimum age.

Can you do it if it rains?

In bad weather El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses may be cancelled or postponed; book with flexible cancellation.

Where can I book El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses?

Check the official site of the El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses operator.

Sources and review

Data collected from public sources and reworded in our own words. Last reviewed: 2026-10-27.

Freeno admission fee, per our sources
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