Mallorca‘s highest mountain top in the southern Tramuntana usually offers a breathtaking panorama of the Mediterranean. This time, though, we marveled at the surrounding peaks above a sea of fog. A unique view and an amazing atmosphere to leave the old year behind. If I had to choose just one mountain on the island, it would be the Puig de Galatzó.  Whether approaching it from Puigpunyent or Es Capdellà, the signature mountain magically attracts hikers. The unmistakable shape reminds you of the…

The Santuari de Lluc is a popular destination in itself. Considered the spiritual center and most important pilgrimage site of Mallorca the monastery dates back as early as the 13th century. But it’s also a great starting point for a couple of hikes into the heart of the Tramuntana mountains. Hiking around Lluc you are entering a unique diverse landscape that has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, ten years ago. One of my favorite routes leads once around the monastery. On cobbled…

Like giant sapphires, Cúber and Gorg Blau lie in the heart of the Tramuntana. Amid spectacular peaks that surround the reservoirs resembling prongs of a crown. Puig Major, Massanella, Tossal Verds, Cornador Gran. And the unmistakably pointed…