It’s a short and easy yet rewarding walk. And while the kids will be delighted to explore the watchtower the adults love to take a break at the nearby café. The Castell de sa Punta de n’Amer is one of the lesser known castles on Mallorca. Located in a natural reserve between Cala Millor and Sa Coma, the historic defense tower is a popular excursion from Sant Llorenc. A narrow path through pine forest and dunes leads you to the castle by the sea. Where the children feel like knights when they…
Penyal d’Honor: Hiking El Camí des Grau
Hace calor! It’s actually too hot for hiking in the Mallorcan summer months. On the other hand, the air is much cooler in the mountains than in the city or on the beach. Even more so if you hike through shady forests. Following the historic routes of the charcoal burners. A particularly beautiful one is the Camí des Grau. It goes all the way up to Penyal d’Honor and back past an ample picnic area and a unique cave house. From Bunyola steep staircases are leading towards the ancient forest of…