Mallorca Magazine
It’s just an easy hike, but exciting nonetheless. The ancient watchtower Torre Picada is part of a network of observation posts that formed an early warning system around the entire island. Not far from Port de Sóller, the climb takes barely…
Like a giant tooth the Bec de Ferrutx rises on the edge of the bay of Alcudia. The view from the top is overwhelming. But make sure to watch your step, the final ascent is literally a ridge walk. Not quite as demanding as it appears from…
If you are looking for a panoramic view but mountain climbing is not your thing, go for a hill. Lying in the landscape like solitaires, the hills on Mallorca offer fantastic vistas although they are only a few hundred meters high. The Puig de…
When hikers rave about their favorite routes in the Tramuntana, this rather short tour is rarely mentioned. Among locals, however, the hike to the Cor de Jesús is very popular. Actually, it’s also one of my favorites. The white statue high…
When you think about the north of Mallorca, you instantly picture Cap Formentor. The flip side of the iconic destination is that it attracts hordes of cyclists and hikers. Not to mention the squad of rental cars. But some lesser-known routes…
You know what it feels like when you get to the top of a mountain. Take a deep breath and surrender to the breathtaking panoramic view. Mallorca offers many extraordinary hiking tours, most of them in the Tramuntana mountains along the…
A hike from one beach to another sounds like a piece of cake. And indeed there is an easy direct walk from Cala Agulla to Cala Mesquida. But that would be only half the adventure. An alternative route leads all the way up to the Puig d’es…
In the summer months I usually don’t go hiking. Actually, there are a few walks that you can do even in July and August. Recently, friends told me about their favorite summer hike from Esporles to Estellencs. Across fabulous Tramuntana…