When the summer sun beats down on Mallorca and the popular beaches fill up by mid-morning, it’s time to trade crowds for calm. The shaded coastal hike from Banyalbufar to the tranquil fishing village of Port des Canonge is a perfect blend of sea breeze, pine-scented air, and local flavor. Camí de Sa Volta des General winds gently along through pine forests. Some of them leaning toward the sea, their resinous scent mixing with the salty air. As you walk, the cliffs occasionally open up to reveal…
The postman’s route: Esporles to Banyalbufar
I always loved the book just because of its title. “Ardiente Paciencia” is the wonderful story about the friendship between a postman and Pablo Neruda. Every day, the young man goes all the way to the secluded home of the poet and delivers the letters from his devoted followers. In return, the famous writer teaches him the power of poetry. And thus helps him to conquer the heart of his beloved. Each time I walk along the old postman’s route from Esporles to Banyalbufar, this novel comes to my…