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Mountain Walking in Mallorca: 50 routes in Mallorca`s Tramuntana

This guide describes 50 full and half-day walks in Mallorca`s mountainous northwest, in the stunning Serra de Tramuntana. Whilst the region promises breathtaking scenery and some fantastic walks, there is also some potentially challenging terrain, making guidance when choosing, planning and walking routes all the more valuable. Ranging from 5.5km to 24km, the routes in this guide are suitable for those with some experience of mountain walking, as many involve steep ground, navigational challenge and hands-on scrambling.The routes are spread throughout the Serra de Tramuntana, with potential bases including Pollenรงa, Sรณller, Valldemossa and Andratx. Most can be accessed by public transport and many can be linked, opening up further possibilities for exploration. Each walk opens with a statistics box to aid route selection, followed by comprehensive route description illustrated with 1:25,000 Alpina mapping. Useful contacts are listed in the appendix. There is also background information on history, plants and wildlife, plus language notes in native Catalan and Castilian Spanish.A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serra de Tramuntana boasts rugged limestone peaks, striking scenery and a rich mountain heritage manifested in numerous drystone constructions, charcoal-burning sites and irrigation systems. This guide showcases its outstanding mountain and coastal vistas, taking in ancient paths, characterful villages and rocky summits, with other highlights including the lush island of sa Dragonera and Torrent de Pareis` dramatic gorge.

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