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 half an hour. The narrow road winds slowly up and soon turns into an unpaved path. Past terraced slopes with old and twisted olive trees, the view becomes more impressive after each bend. Once you arrive at the tower a rare panorama of the Tramuntana…
Stories from the Sea: Museu de la Mar
Nowadays everyone loves the Mediterranean. But not so long ago, only fishermen and seafarers lived near the sea. They respected, and often feared, the power of the sea. And for some it was rather a place of departure than a destination. A visit to the Museu de la Mar in Port de Sóller always reminds me of my own childhood. When my father was a captain in the merchant marine and sailed the seven seas. The sea museum tells stories that have become an integral part of Mallorca’s maritime heritage…