If you‘ve been following me for a while you know that I started mountain hiking on La Gomera. I fell in love with this small Canary island right away, with its wild, untamed nature and its mighty barrancos. The steep canyons lead from the island‘s volcanic center all the way down to the Atlantic Ocean. Reminding me of one of my favorites on Mallorca – the Torrent de Pareis. Most hikes start with an ascent to the summit, the mountaintop being considered the highlight. From time to time, though…
Under the radar: Teufelsberg
There is one thing I love about Palma that Berlin got in abundance as well: street art. You can find numerous murals on the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall. My favorite place is also a historical site. Located in the western part of the formerly divided city you can do a little hiking to get there if you like. The former radar station on top of the Teufelsberg (Devil’s Mountain) has long been abandoned by the Americans. And was soon taken over by street artists from Berlin and all over the…