| The 80km-long Serra de Tramuntana mountain chain | | | | Pollenca in the northeast, Sóller and Port de |
| lies along the northern coast of the island, reaching | | | | Sóller on the north coast and Port d'Andratx |
| heights of over 1,000m in many places and | | | | in the southwest. The monastery at Lluc is also |
| culminating in Puig Major at just under 1,500m. | | | | becoming an increasingly popular stop-off point with |
| Mallorca allows you to walk off the beaten track | | | | those traveling on foot. |
| across a variety of terrain with options to suit all | | | | Lots of guides and maps are available, and many |
| abilities ranging from mountainous peaks at over | | | | walks through the more rugged countryside will |
| 4,000ft to relaxed strolls through gently rolling | | | | require route finding as paths can be neglected and |
| vineyards. Combine this over 300 days of sunshine | | | | overgrown, particularly if you're walking out of |
| each year, spectacular sunsets and ocean views, | | | | season. |
| Mediterranean flora, spring migration of birds and it's | | | | If you enjoy sociable rambling, there are a number of |
| hard to understand why this hiker's paradise wasn't | | | | walking clubs on the island that organize events such |
| 'discovered' sooner. We certainly recommend booking | | | | as a three-day walk through the Serra de |
| one of our rural villas in Mallorca to ensure you have | | | | Tramuntana for a large number of participants. A |
| the freedom to explore at your own pace. | | | | huge variety of walking tour options - from day |
| Some routes are now popular in peak season, and | | | | walks to longer treks, both self guided and guided - |
| you might now need to walk during the winter | | | | ensure you'll never grow bored of the scenery. |
| months to ensure you have the landscape to | | | | Walking tours can also cater to various private |
| yourself. This is possible, as winters are mild and the | | | | groups and are easily booked in all main towns. |
| weather is normally ideal for walking. July and August | | | | And, if you feel like a day or two away from the |
| may well be too hot for most serious walkers, even | | | | hiking boots there's a multitude of other activities |
| at altitude. Walking season is generally considered to | | | | available, including sailing, diving, kayaking, cycling, golf, |
| be most comfortable from September through to | | | | tennis etc, or simple rest and relaxation in the sun. |
| May. | | | | Whatever your approach to walking, Mallorca will |
| Some of the key resorts for walkers to base | | | | make you one promise - it won't disappoint. |
| themselves at are Cala de Sant Vicnec and Port de | | | | |