Not so long ago, there was but a historic mountain trail connecting the two remote Tramuntana villages. Today, the Cami Vell d’Estellencs allows for a secluded hike between the small coastal town and the mountain village of Puigpunyent. Whichever direction you choose, the route leads across beautiful varied terrain and offers magnificent views of the mountains and sea. Since both destinations are accessible via interurban tib bus, you can do the hike either way. In Estellencs it starts at the…
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…