Pick up at Palma de Mallorca airport at the agreed time and travel by public bus to Valldemossa. This magical bohemian village in the heart of the Tramontana range is steeped in history. Its monuments include the Rey Sanç Palace, the Royal Cartuja (former monastery and originally a royal residence) and Costa Nord (a modern cultural centre founded by Hollywood actor Michael Douglas).
The route takes us through the streets in the direction of the Son Gallard Pass (770m), which we climb to discover the landscape along the Archduke Louis Salvador of Austria track. We also visit the Cave of Hermit Guillem, whose remains have been preserved since his death in 1635. After the Puig des Caragolí Peak, we continue to Deiá, a small village nestled in a ravine with fantastic views of the Sa Foradada Peninsula.
Accommodation: Can Boi Refuge, with shared rooms and bathrooms.
Meals included: dinner.
A quiet day near the sea, with unbeatable views of Mallorca’s coves, walking through groves of centennial carob and olive trees, with a chance to visit the historic Cap de Gros lighthouse (1842) and Soller Harbour to cap off an enjoyable day. Transfer from Soller Harbour to our accommodation in Soller by electric tram, a 5 km long line that opened in 1913 to transport both passengers and freight.
Accommodation: Hostal Nadal. Double or triple rooms with shared bathrooms.
Meals included: breakfast and picnic lunch.
The core stage of the journey, the longest but unparalleled in beauty. Immersed in the heart of the Sierra de Tramontana, we climb the cobbled Biniaraix Ravine path, declared a Cultural Monument and listed as one of the best walking routes on Mallorca. We arrive at the foot of Puig d l´Ofre, with a fantastic panoramic view of Puig Major (1445m), the island’s highest peak, and the Cuber Reservoir. We than switch valleys as we descent to the Tossals Verds Refuge, with views of the Solleric Valley and Alaró Castle.
Accommodation: Tossals Verd Refuge. Shared rooms and bathrooms.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch picnic and dinner.
This day’s walk is rewarded with the best views of pure Tramontana landscapes: bare, solitary mountain passes and dales, rush vegetation and the odd restored path. We descend along the curious route of the ancient ice-makers’ “Snow Houses” to the majestic Lluc Sanctuary, now converted into a hospice surrounded by mountains and Mediterranean forests in a location that was once the spiritual centre of the island.
Accommodation: Son Amer Refuge. Shared rooms and bathrooms.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch picnic and dinner.
A pleasant descent through woods along the Camí Vell trail from Lluc to Pollença, past several charcoal-making structures along the way in impressive centennial Holm oak forests. Our walking route ends in Pollensa, the best part of the island for coves and coastal landscapes.
Accommodation: Pont Romá Refuge or hostel. Shared rooms.
Meals included: breakfast, midday picnic and dinner (only if we spend the night in the refuge).
In the morning, we head to Palma de Mallorca to board our catamaran.
Sailing along the south coast of Palma de Mallorca, we will see the island from a different perspective. We disembark in coves that are inaccessible from land to do some snorkel diving or swimming. Overnight anchorage in one of the beautiful coves on the south side of Mallorca.
Accommodation: catamaran.
Meals included: all.
The La Cabrera archipelago became a National Park in 1991. It is home to over 500 plant and 950 animal species. On the way, we visit s'Espalmador beach with its old military barracks, and Sa Cova Blava, a natural cave where the mid-afternoon sun's rays produce spectacular lights and colours. Anchorage in the National Park.
Accommodation: catamaran.
Meals included: all.
We continue to enjoy La Cabrera, its beaches and its unique environment before heading back to Palma de Mallorca harbour where our journey ends.
Meals included: breakfast.