Tag: Tramuntana

Outdoors

High Above Esporles: Cor de Jesús

Cor de Jésus

When hikers rave about their favorite routes in the Tramuntana, this rather short tour is rarely mentioned. Among locals, however, the hike to the Cor de Jesús is very popular. Actually, it’s also one of my favorites. The white statue high above Esporles reminds you of the one in Rio de Janeiro. And the view from the platform here is maybe just as heavenly. The climb from the picturesque Tramuntana town only takes about an hour but is often underestimated. In steep serpentines the paved…

Outdoors

Hike to La Mola: Pollença’s Table Mountain

Hike to La Mola: Pollença's Table Mountain

When you think about the north of Mallorca, you instantly picture Cap Formentor. The flip side of the iconic destination is that it attracts hordes of cyclists and hikers. Not to mention the squad of rental cars. But some lesser-known routes also offer spectacular vistas. One of the tours off the beaten track is the hike to La Mola, Pollença’s table mountain. Unlike an excursion to the local hill Puig de Maria hiking up to La Mola requires a bit of orientation skills. The start from Cala de…