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The shadow of the wind: Hiking around Valldemossa

November 7, 2020

Valldemossa nestles on the slopes of the Tramuntana. And for many visitors to the island the picturesque village is the essence of Mallorca. But Valldemossa is not only a popular destination, it’s also the starting point for a number of scenic hikes. From the ridge of the surrounding mountains you get unique views from coast to coast. One of my favorite tours when hiking around Valldemossa leads through the Cairats valley up to Puig Gros. The ascent through ancient holm oak forest is rather…

Food

Rock’n Roll Heart: Ca’n Boqueta

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

The literal meaning of Sóller is golden valley. With its beautiful orchards, proud mansions, secluded gardens, and picturesque alleys Sóller surely is the heart of the Tramuntana. The starting point of many exciting hiking and cycling tours and the terminus of the historic train from Palma. In a quiet tree-lined street, a few steps away from the main plaza, Kiko Martorell runs his restaurant Ca’n Boqueta. Its sunny terrace is surrounded by steep mountaintops. Sitting there after an extended…

Outdoors

Plays of light: My favorite sunset spots

September 27, 2020

Mallorca has often been called the isle of light. Its beautiful landscape and extraordinary colors have been an inspiration for artists and photographers. The greatest light show around the island usually takes place in the evening, just before…

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Big Valleys: Cycling on Mallorca

June 14, 2020June 15, 2020

Cycling season on Mallorca ends in May and starts again in September. The summer months are dry and calm, however, nobody wants to pedal in the blazing sun. But this year we missed the road for many weeks. And if you get up early, it’s not too…

Outdoors

Lighthouse Rock: Es Far del Cap Gros

May 24, 2020May 24, 2020

Loop hike from Port de Sóller to Es Far del Cap Gros

A short Tramuntana hike that I like a lot is the loop trail from Port de Sóller to the Refugi de Muleta and the lighthouse Es Far del Cap Gros. A mostly relaxed walk of little more than two hours that leads across ancient cultivated land, past…

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The wild side: Secretos Salvajes de Baleares

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Off the beaten track the Balearic Islands still host an abundance of wildlife. And in spring the miracle of life unfolds in all its beauty. The Mallorcan filmmaker Rubén Casas Oché captured some of the secrets in wonderful pictures. With the…

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Into the great wide open: Cap Fabioler

March 10, 2020March 12, 2020

Time and again the Tramuntana surprises me with its many different characters. Untamed nature with high rocky peaks, giant water reservoirs and hidden coves by the sea. Cultivated landscape with terraced hillsides, ancient olive groves…

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The golden fish: Sa Foradada

February 7, 2020June 14, 2020

The old route that once connected Port de Valldemossa and Deià is rather a walk than a hike. On the way to Sa Foradada you pass terraced vineyards, olive groves and abandoned plots with donkeys in the shadow of orange and pine trees. And you…