Did you ever wonder where Isla Dragonera, the small island just off the southwest coast of Mallorca, got its name? Because it is inhabited by hundreds of lizards, will usually be the answer. But if you hike from Sant Elm to La Trapa and see Sa Dragonera from above, you’ll realize: it actually looks like a sleeping dragon. For the first part, the path to La Trapa leads upwards through scented pine forest, stone men are guiding the way. But soon the wood opens up, revealing the first great views…
Castell del Rei: Hiking Vall de Ternelles
Castell del Rei, the King’s Castle, is one of the three remaining rock castles on Mallorca. Only few know the imposing structure near Pollença. Not only because of its perfect camouflage. The path leading through the Vall de Ternelles is still an insider tip. Because the terrain is privately owned, and it is also a sanctuary for the rare black vultures. Equipped with binoculars and a bit of luck you may spot the emblematic bird with its wide wings circling in the unique thermals of the Northern…