Tag: Talaia

Outdoors

Watch Out: Torre Picada

Torre Picada

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…

Outdoors

Bay Hike: Cala Agulla to Cala Mesquida

Cala Agulla to Cala Mesquida

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 Telègraf and the ruins of the old watchtower Talaia de Son Jaumell. Rewarding you with a fabulous vista of the two bays, the surrounding coastline and the endless Mediterranean. Don’t forget to bring a towel. Shortly after Cala Agulla and the smaller and less…