Martín Bestard
Mountain guide
My name is Martín Bestard and I invite you to personally explore my homeland with me.
As a Mallorcan, I developed a great passion and interest in nature from an early age.
I studied natural and landscape resources and have worked at Temple New Sam in the UK and the Cabrera Maritime-Terrestrial National Park in Mallorca, among other places. I have visited Loch Lomond National Park and the Trossachs National or Nature Parks in Scotland, Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, Manu National Park in the Peruvian Amazon and Kruger National Park in South Africa.
My passion, however, is the Tramuntana Mountains and the various natural areas of Mallorca, which I have explored for years on my numerous excursions.
As a local, I have access to private trails and properties whose owners I am friends with. They allow me exclusive access. In return, a percentage of my fee is donated to the owners to preserve and maintain the environment of their historic properties.
I look forward to your booking and to taking you on a unique hike!
Martín's Walks
my current tour recommendations
Hike to Son Real Public Estate (Santa Margarita)
Journey Through Nature's Masterpiece
Embark on an unforgettable adventure through forest and the coast of Son Real , where history and nature intertwine along ancient paths, offering a glimpse into the Alcúdia Bay untouched beauty.
Duration
2:30 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
moderate
Meeting point
Length
7,67km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
Hike around Valldemossa
Heritage Hike: Discovering Valldemossa's Ancient Charm
Embark on a guided exploration around Valldemossa, where a local expert will unveil the hidden natural and cultural treasures of the area, from its serene rural vistas to the age-old forest management traditions of the Serra Tramuntana.
Duration
2 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
moderate
Meeting point
Length
5,5km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
The Valldemossa Mountains
The Talaia Vella of Valldemossa
Join me in some of the most idyllic landscapes of the Tramuntana Mountains. Includes part of the Arxiduc trail, as well as its viewpoints and refuge.
Duration
4 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
moderate
Meeting point
Valldemossa Parking
Length
7,62km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
Hike to Puig the Balitx & Cave (private estate)
Explore Hidden Gems: Puig de Balitx & Its Mysterious Cave
Dive into the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana with a guided hike to Puig de Balitx and its enigmatic cave, ' d’es Migdia'.
Duration
3 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
moderate
Meeting point
Length
9,33km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
Hike to Barranc de Biniaraix
A Guided Trek through Historic Biniaraix Ravine
Discover the enchanting landscapes of the Sierra de Tramuntana with a guided tour through the Biniaraix ravine, featuring historic paths and breathtaking natural beauty.
Duration
2 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
moderate
Meeting point
As requested by the client
Length
7km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
The Path of the Arxiduc
Mountain tour from Deià
The route of the Arxiduc Luis Salvador. A roundtrip designed to contemplate the unique and spectacular landscapes of the Tramuntana Mountains.
Duration
4 hours (+/- 30min)
Level
challenging
Meeting point
Deià Supermarket
Length
14km
Guide
Martín Bestard
Price p.p. from
€65
Different location, only two people or a larger group?
I am happy to offer other tours on request.
Individual request
Ecotourism
Ecotourism is the journey to a natural area to get to know it, interpret it, enjoy it and travel through it while appreciating it and contributing in a practical way to its conservation, without generating impacts on the environment and having a positive impact on the local population.
At Martin's Walks we attach great importance to the definition of Ecotourism that was created at the 1st National Ecotourism Congress in which we had the honour of participating.
Our excursions are characterised by knowing, enjoying and interpreting each and every one of the natural areas that we visit.
Furthermore, on the routes that we have a deal with private property, we give them a part of the economic contribution with a single purpose, that the money raised goes directly to the conservation of the farm. And of course any product we offer is 100% local.