20 Hiking Excursions on the Island of Majorca
Camp de Mar "Sa Mola"
Bus.Playa Sol Departure from Palma: Plaza de España ad plaza Joan Carles I From Camp de mar you take the road marked PM120 in the direction of the Port d'Andratx, which provides some magnificient views of the coastline. A bit before arriving at the Port you have the choice of continuing on to the cove "Cala Llamp" and to the "Cap des Llamps" or passing over the hill of Cala Blanca and arriving at the port, from where you can continue the walk up to the Cape "Cap de sa Mola". Incluiding the return to Port of Andratx, but not including the side-trip to Cala Llamp, the excursion involves a total of eleven kilometers.
Andratx - Castle of Sant Telm
Buses: Playasol. Departures from Palma: Plaza de España and Plaza Joan Carles I. Depatures from Andratx: Urbanization Son Mas. Having arrived at Andratx, the walk begins in the direction of S'Arracó, tree kilometers away. A shortreest in this delightful village gives you enough time for a visit to the paris church, where there is a statue of the Virgin "Our Lady of la Trapa". Following the road up to Sant Telm, from where the island of sa Dragonera anf the tiny isle of Pantaleu can be seen, it is a short climb to the castle whose construction was completed in the year 1581. The catle's construction was to protect the inhabitans of Andratx by Moorish pirates, which were very frequent in those years.

Puigpunyent Galilea Capdellà
Bus: Buses of Puigpunyent Departures from Palma: Curry Bar, Archiduque Lluis Salvador for information tel. 971 75 10 44 This excursion makes possibles the enjoyment of some magnificient scenery witout having to leave the road, which goes from Puigpunyent to Galilea and Capdellà, across woods and planed fields; with different views at each curve of the road which continually climbs and descends.The views of the mountains Galatzó is constant as one passes the hill of "Sa Mola" and the "Pla des Pins" beforereaching Galilea, from where one can see the bay of Penye Rotges and the Malgrats island, and continue on, Though the property of Son Claret, to Capdellà, the end of the wexcursion. The distance covered is 12 Kilometers.

Valldemossa Route of The Olive Trees
Bus Autocares Llompart: departures from Palma: Can Meca Bar, Archiduque Luis Salvador, More information 971 751044 The bus line to Valldemossa, Deia an Llucalcari makes possible variousalternative trips to places of interest, woods and mountanins, or swimming in lovely coves. After visiting the Cartuja, Of Charterhouse, in Valldemossa and its surroundings a walk can be started to varius points. To the hermitage "Ermita de la Trinidad" by means of a small path leading off from the main road to Deia, to the right and duly marked. After a brief climb you get to the hermitage, which was founded in 1705 and is an Oasis of peace. If instead of going towards Deià you walk, from the Son Moragues crossing, in the direction of Banyalbufar, you will soon see the road going down to the Port of Valldemossa, a small, stony cove where you can have swin.As the climb back up is fairly steep, it is advisable to leave enough time for it. If you decide to go to Deià , you can , from son Marroig firs visit the Mirador which overlooks Na Forada. And after walking though the picturesque village of Deià, you can go down to the lovely cove and havea swin in its incomparably clear water.The road down in very steep and the climb up a difficult one. The hamlet of Llucalcari, past Deià, possesses the charm of the peace and quiet characteritzing its woods. Any of its coves , not always easy to get to beckon you invitingly for a swim between rocks and pine trees.

Soller Watchtower "Torre Picada"
Train and bus: Tren de Soller Palma: Plaza de España . Autocares Llompart departures from Plama: Can Meca Bar, Archiduque Luis Slavador. This excursion actually begins in Palma, where one takes the electric train which joins to the valley of the oranges.After a pleasant ride through some beautifull scenery, you arrive in Soller, where a tram takes you to the Port of Soller. The walk itself really begins at the end of the tram line, and it is a short one, since the climb to the tower " torre picada" on an easy road, takes only half an hour, From there one can enjoy a beautifull view of the Soller coastline. The roun trip involves no more that an hour and a half, which makes this excursion and advisable one of the Summer, because at the end you can have a swim at the portof Soller beach, before returning to Palma.

Alaro - Castle of Alaró
Bus Autocares F.E.V.E Leaving Alaró by the road marked PM120 leading to Orient, we soon find on our left the road leading up to the castle, with its corresponding sign. The road crosses Son Penyaflor before reaching Es Pouet at which point ther begins the abrupt climb up to ancient stone castle, presentley in ruins it formely occupied practically all of the top mountain, or puig d'Alaró wich is 822 meter high, and is surrounded by extremely high cliffs. The Castle was already in existence before the conquest of majorca, bute the most important historical event connected with it was the heroic resistence therein of Cabrit and Bassa (Popular legend considers them martyrs) against the troops of King Alfonso III of Aragón. The distance from Alaró to es Pouet is about 7 KM and the climb up provides some beautifull views of the plain of Majorca, as far as the city of Palma. But what is trully impressive is the view one gets from the top of the puig d'alaro of the valley of Orient and the central portion of the serra de Tramuntana, with the Puig Major. An important thing to point out here is that the Castle is privately owned and is not open to the public.

Lloseta Hermitage of "Santa Llucia"
Train : FEVE Palma: Plaza de España From Lloseta you Cn take the road going to Mancor de la Vall, passing by Biniamar and "s'hort de can Pau" Having arrived at Mancor de la Vall, an ancient village founded in 1232 you can begin the climb of two km up to the "ermita de Sant Llucia" who is greatly venerated on the whole island and who is the patron saint of those sufferng from eye diseases. From there one can view magnificient panorama which includes the town of Inca, the mountanin Santa Magdalena, teh plain of Muro, Campanet, Moscari and the bay of Alcudia. Returning in the same way, the walk covers a distance of 16Km you can also return by way of Inca, taking the road which leads to said city directly from Mancor de la Vall.

Escorca Monastery of Lluc
Buses: Autocares Alorda From Inca there is a regular bus line to Lluc, but if you really want to enjoy the scenary it is advisable to go by bus only as far as Caimari, and from there to continue on foot to the monastery. The walk takes about theree hours, but really worth it. From the ridges below the peak of Massanella passing El Barracar and the "Salt de la bella Dona" you will arrive at the church which houses the " moreneta" ao black Virgin, After seeing the monasteryt we advice to follow the path of the Via Crucis or stations of The cross which goes around a promontory located behind the Monastery, from which there is a magnificient view of the valley of Aubarca and the farm of Escorca. You can then return to Inca by bus.

Pollença King's Cstle "Castell del Rei"
Bus Autocares F.E.V.E information 971 752224 Leaving Pollença in the directrion of the road leading to Lluc, before which you see a Roman Bridge, you arrive a t the road which traversing "Can Xura" the spring of Algaret, Ternelles and Cel.la, connects with the path leading to the "castell del rei" across valley and woods. From the fortress, which in moorish times was one of the most important of the islands's fortifications and which stands above impressively high cliffs, you get a view of the entire northen coastline from Soller to Formentor. The excursion covers about sixteen km and involves a walk to about seven hours. Please note that cars are not allowed through the Ternelles Property, therefore, that part of excursion must be on foot.

Pollença "The Puig the Calvary"
Bus Autocares F.E.V.E information 971 752224 On the main road from Palma to Pollença at kilometer 52, a sign pointing to the Puig de Maria will be seen Here we start the climb up to the Sanctuary, which takes about an hour and a half, the church being located on an isolated hill which overlooks the bays of pollença and alcudia. Lunch can be had in a Sanctuary's HOSTELERY. Upon the return of Pollença by crossing the town following the signs posted from the Plaza Major or Main square one can arrive at the row of stone steps bordered by cypresses which lead up to Clvary chapel, overlooking the town of Pollença. There are 365 steps in all, equal to the number of days in the year. All in all, it takes seven KM involved in this excursion.

Alcudia "Hermitage of la Victoria"
Buses F.E.V.E From Alcudia, at the very beginning of the road going to the Puerto, on the left, there branches off the road which, from Mal Pas border the sea until it reaches the beginning of the road up to the 2Ermita la Victoria". From the Hermitage there is a magnificent panoramic view to the entire bay of Pollença and the Formentor peninsula. A refreshment can be had in the Hermitages hostelery, and upon the return down numerous small coves seem to invite one for a refreshing swim. For those prefering a shorter excursion, you can go by car to the starting point of the road up to the Hermitage, the climb up then being a matter of a fifteen minutes walking. If you take advantages of the lunching at the hostelery, you can then return to Alcudia and visit the city's walls and the Roman ruins of ancient Pollentia.

Arta Hermitage of Betlem
Bus Autocares F.E.V.E Taking the road going from Artá to the hermitage, crossing Can Morey and the pass between the Puig dels Coloms and the Collado de sa Font Crutia, one arrives in a little over two hours of walking, at the hermitage, founded in the year 1800 From there a miradorcan be reached by following a path which, start behind the hermitage and climbs up hill, at the top of which there is a view extending over the bay of Alcudia, including the peninsula of the same name and its watchtower, the Cap de Farrutx with the Morey watchtower, Can Picafort and , at the very foot of the hill, Colonia de San Pere. On the way back it is a worth stopping at the font de Biniagorta, next to which there ia a cave in the rocks with a statue of the Virgin. The distance covered until the return to Artá is 18Km. I f you still have time in Artá you can visit the "Talaiots", or prehistorics monuments, right outside the town.

Capdepera Lighthouse of Cala Ratjada
Bus F.E.V.E In the village of Calpdepera itself, before beginning the excursion, you can visit the castle of capdepera. From there, the two Km to Cala Ratjada are a pleasant short walk.After climbing to the Cala Ratjada lighthouse, you can enjoy a swim at one of the many nearby beaches. The total distance covered will be about fact that you can return to Capdepera by regular bus line.

Felanitx Monastery of San Salvador
Bus F.E.V.E Autocares CALDENTEY. Takes the main road from Felanitx in the direction of Porto Colom and after two Km you will see, clearly marked, the road leading up to the " Monastery of san Salvador". Once there, the effort involved in climbing up is fully rewarded by the marevellous view of the southern coast of majorca from the Island of Cabrera to the bay of Alcudia.Lunch can be had in the monastery hostelery. From Sant Salvador the excursion can be continued to the castel of santueri you can return directly to Felanitx or el se retrace your streps and return by way of sant Salvador. The excursion to San Salvador, not including the walk to Santueri, covers a distance of twelve Km.

Ses Salines Es Trenc Beach
Bus. Autocares Clar. This is a Summer excursion which starts at the colonia de Sant Jordi. There are many beaches in thsi area, but the best known, and the only one of its size in majorca that has not as yet been urbanized is the beach of Es Trenc. It constitutes a unique spot, with Kilometers of powder-fine sand, where you can still enjoy the feeling of having and entire beach to yourself.

Porreres Sanctuary of Montision
Bus Autocares F.E.V.E Having arrived to Porreres, any loca person should be able to show you the road up to Sanctuary, hich formely housed a college of humanities, one of the threee most important of rural majorca. The road, which in now paved, as formely a cart track crossing the fields of son Gardana. After a climb thorgh woods, one reaches the gothic Sanctuary with its atractive, irregular patio. In the church one can see a Majorcan sclupture of Virgin Mary, from the 15th or 15th century. From the terrace is a panormic view of Santany, Campos and Felanitx, incluiding Sant Salvador and Santueri as far as Manacor. The post is perfectfor enjoying somedays of peace and tranquility. The total excursion to monti-sion and return to Porreres , involves a distance of six Km.

Algaida Cura Sant Honorat Gracia and Randa
Bus F.E.V.E This excursion can be begun from the town of Algaida,walking towards Castellitx, where there is a beautifull hermitage, The " Ermita de la pau" well worth visiting, then on to Aubella. From there thje climbs starts to Cura. On the top of the mountain called Randa which offers a splendid panoramic view of the plain of Majorca an the Palma bay.The descent to the small village of Randa makes possible a visit to the chapels of sant Honorat and our Lady of Gracia. There being a 15th century sculpture in the latter. From the church square dominated by a magnificient cliff with nesting doves, there is a view of the plain of Lucmajor and the southern coast of Majorca as far as Cabrera. The return to Algaida is from the picturesque village of Randa. This excursion until Randa, involves a walk of 15 Km but it can be shorted by driving to Randa and then visiting the three sanctuaries, in which case the walk is shorted to seven kilometers.

Petra - Hermitage of Bonany
Buses: Autocares F.E.V.E. Information at Cala Ratjada 56 32 13 The walk up to the hermitage starts in Petra, following the paved road and involves a walk of a little over an hour, you can also get there by a trail going up from Vilafranca. The Hermitage of sizeable dimensions was constructed in 1604, and is dedicated to the worship of the Virgin on Bonany. The beautiful church has been called the "Cathedral of the Mountains". One can lunch on the promotory and enjoy the splendid view of the landscape. The return to Petra takes about fifty minutes. In Peetra you can visit the house where Fray Junipero Serra, the evangelizer of California was born, as well as the museum the former convent (which has some masterful pieces of sculpture) and the parish church, of the purest Gothic style.

Inca - Hermitage of Santa Magdalena
Train - Buses Autocares Alorda/F.E.V.E. 51 52 17 and 50 00 59 Autocares F.E.V.E. Inca can be reached either by train or by car. Following the main road to Alcudia, about two kilometrers from Inca on the right-hand side you will find the way back to the hermitage. After a climb of about four kilometers one reacheds the top of the Puig d'Inca upon which one can enjoy a beautiful over-all view, not only of the Majorcan plain but also of the bays of Alcudia and Pollença.

Campanet - Hermitage of "Sant Miguel"
Buses: Autocares F.E.V.E. Autocares Mateu Nicolau. Departure from Palma: Calle Aragón 10 Kito Bar. In Campanet the parish church is worth a visit. It was begun in 1717, and its outstanding feature is the sculpture on the altar. The church conserves the rlics of the Martyr San Victoriano, the complete body of the saint dressed as a warrior. After this visit one can follow the road bordering the stream bed, (Torrent de San Miguel) until reaching a bridge. After crossing we arrive at the Hermitage, which was one of the first churches constructed in Majorca, after its conquest by King Jaimes I. In the pulpit there are three very old carved figures, representing Saint Peter, Saint Michael and Saint John the Baptist. Other altarpieces and paintings can also be seen in the Hermitage. When the visit to the Hermitage is over the walk can be continued to the caves of Campanet, which one can visit before returning to the village by the same road. The total distance covered will have been about eight kilometers.