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Nature & hiking

Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei

by Visita guiada a la Finca de Ternelles (FVSM) · Pollença · 4.3 · 7 Google

A guided hike of about 12 km at low difficulty through a protected area near Pollença, with binoculars, for a voluntary donation.

About

A low-difficulty guided hike of about 12 kilometres (6 out to the Cala Castell viewpoint and 6 back) on a dirt track, with a guide from the Fundación Vida Silvestre Mediterránea because it is a sensitive area with a nesting exclusion for black vultures. Binoculars are provided for birdwatching. The route passes a channel documented since Roman times that carried water to Pollentia, an old flour mill driven by a waterfall, a noria, lime kilns and the hermitage of La Cel·la, and gives a view of the Castell del Rei. Entry is at 9:15, the start at 9:30 and departure by 15:00 at the latest.

  • Roman channel, mill and La Cel·la hermitage
  • View of Castell del Rei and binoculars for birds
  • Maximum 15 people a day; 16+ without an adult

Key facts

Price
Price on requestNo fixed price: the official website asks for a voluntary donation to the foundation (checked on 24/10/2026).
Duration
5 h
Area
Pollença & Formentor
Departure
Ternelles gate, Camí de Ternelles (Ma-10)
Languages
Not stated
Minimum age
16+
Group
Small group
Accessibility
Not accessible
Includes
foundation guide, binoculars for birdwatching

Opening hours and practical info

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

Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays 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.

MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed09:30–15:00
Thu09:30–15:00
Fri09:30–15:00
Sat09:30–15:00
Sun09:30–15:00

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

Business data from Google, retrieved 2026-10-24. May vary on holidays and in low season.

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  • Effort3/5
  • Family2/5
  • Weather-dependent3/5
  • Crowds1/5

About 12 km on a track at low difficulty; minimum age 16 without an adult; booking 24 h ahead; capacity of 15 people a day; closed in August.

Where it is

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How much does Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei cost?

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How long does Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei take?

Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei takes about 5 h.

When is the best time for Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei?

Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei is offered in these months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Is it suitable for kids?

Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei is not the best plan for young children.

Can you do it if it rains?

Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei is partly affected by bad weather; confirm before going.

Where can I book Guided visit to the Ternelles estate: Roman channel, mill and Castell del Rei?

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Sources and review

Data collected from public sources and reworded in our own words. Last reviewed: 2026-10-24.

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