Almond blossom in Mallorca: when, where and which routes to do in January and February

Flowering normally starts at the end of January and peaks in February, although depending on the year it can run from mid-January to early March. A mild winter brings it forward; a late cold snap delays it: in December 2022 some trees were already in bloom, and in 2023 it was delayed by a warm December. There is no fixed date, so book flexibly and leave a few days' margin.

Each tree blooms for only a few weeks, and varieties and areas do not bloom at the same time: according to the local press, it usually starts earlier in the east, in the interior and in the south-west (Es Capdellà, Galatzó), and then moves up towards the mountains. Follow the island press and the towns' social media: every year they report how the blossom is doing.

There are almond trees almost everywhere on the island. In the Serra de Tramuntana, the valleys and dry-stone terraces give the most spectacular picture, and Bunyola, Sóller and the outskirts of Palma (Secar de la Real, Son Espanyol) are often mentioned. In the centre, Puig de Randa, in Algaida, is one of the most sought-after viewpoints, and Sencelles and Inca are surrounded by almond groves. In the east, Son Servera, Cala Millor, Portocolom, Cala Figuera and Santanyí have many trees; and in the west, Andratx.

You do not need a map: just take a back road between Inca, Sencelles and Algaida, or the road from Bunyola to Sóller, and you will see orchards. To go without driving, the historic train from Palma to Sóller (in our listing, February to December) crosses fields and tunnels towards the mountains.

Mallorca Walks includes in its catalogue a seasonal walk among almond blossom, as well as routes around the Victòria peninsula, Puig de Randa and stretches of the GR 221; it does not publish prices, so contact them first. From Inca a half-day guided e-bike ride sets out on quiet tracks among olive, carob and almond trees, with a stop at an oil mill; it is listed at 70 euros per person. In the east, CAMIBIKE runs guided MTB and e-MTB rides with its own winter programme and guides in German or English.

To walk on your own, Alaró Castle (open January to June in our listing) is reached on foot in about 45 minutes from Es Verger, and Jürgen Knapp leads German-language walks through the citrus valley between Fornalutx and Sóller on departures from January to May. The archaeological route between Sencelles and Costitx, 12 km across the Pla, is an autumn, winter and spring plan that you do on your own.

Son Servera holds the Fira de la Flor d'Ametler every year, a fair devoted to the almond, which usually falls on the first Sunday of February; the 2026 edition was on Sunday 1 February, from 9:30 to 14:00, at Cases de Ca s'Hereu. It includes an exhibition of old farm machinery, a display of almond varieties, craft and local-produce stalls based on almonds and a folk performance. No date is confirmed for 2027: if the first-Sunday pattern holds it would be 7 February, but check with the town hall.

The Son Servera and Cala Millor area fits with CAMIBIKE's winter programme and with the almond trees of the Llevant.

Almond trees grow in the same area as vineyards and olive groves. In Sencelles, the Santa Catarina winery offers a tour and tasting in time slots from Monday to Friday (closed from 23 December to 8 January); in Algaida, an estate does an olive oil tour and tasting Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 13:00; and Binissalem and Santa Maria del Camí have more wineries. If you like pastries, try gató d'ametlla, Mallorca's almond cake, with almond ice cream.

Respect the farms: almond groves are private farmland, so take photos from the track and do not walk into the plots or cut branches. Park only where you will not block tractors and do not stop on the verge of narrow roads. Bring warm clothes: according to AEMET, January and February have highs of 15 °C and lows of 4 °C, about 5 rainy days a month and almost six hours of sun a day in February, and dusk falls around 18:30 in mid-month. If the weather lets you down, there are indoor plans in our Mallorca in winter guide.