GR221 Dry Stone Route · Stage 1 of 8

Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm

Stage 1 of the GR221 Dry Stone Route covers 9.2 km from Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm, with 366 m of ascent and 355 m of descent. The highest point is 298 m. Allow about 3 hours of walking, plus breaks.

9.2 kmdistance
366 mascent
355 mdescent
~3 hwalking time
easydifficulty
298 mhighest point
≈ 1.75 L
≈ 940 kcal
298 m 0 m 0 km 9.2 km
Elevation profile in walking direction.

Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.

Where to sleep and eat on this stage

Port d'Andratx

Brismar Affiliated by FERGUS

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  • Meals
  • Wi-Fi

Three-star hotel on the harbour front of Port d'Andratx, about 400 m from the trailhead; handy for the night before the start.

Sant Elm

Hostal Dragonera

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Small family guesthouse (hostal) in Sant Elm, near the seafront and the start of stage 2. Book by phone or on its website.

Universal Aparthotel Don Camilo

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  • Wi-Fi
  • Seasonal — call ahead

Aparthotel with self-catering apartments in the centre of Sant Elm, 100 m from the trail. Seasonal: check opening dates outside the main season.

Universal Hotel Aquamarin

  • Rooms
  • Meals
  • Restaurant
  • Wi-Fi
  • Seasonal — call ahead

Four-star beach hotel at the end of stage 1 in Sant Elm, facing Sa Dragonera. It is a seasonal resort hotel: check opening dates if you walk in winter.

Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "listed, not confirmed" appear on a public listing (OpenStreetMap) but could not be confirmed on their own website. The Consell de Mallorca refuges take bookings from 5 days to 4 months ahead, online or on +34 971 173 700; book early for spring and autumn weekends. Tossals Verds has no other beds, so do not arrive there without a booking.

Help and services on this stage

Emergency: call 112. Medical emergency: 061. Emergency & health guide

Nearest hospital

Health centres

On or near the trail

Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.

Walk Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm with Outest

The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.