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Mallorca North & West Tourism Guide - North Majorca
High drama indeed in North Mallorca. The north of the island is where the Serra de Tramuntana mountains reach their highest peaks, the highest being Massanella which is ajacent and looms over the monastery at Lluc. North Majorca is prime walking country and where you'll find towns and villages untouched by tourism, like Pollenca and Alcudia. There's some scary winding mountainous roads up these 'ere parts. One of the best is the road from Soller to Pollenca for spectacular views.
Pollenca has to be one of Majorca's most endearing towns right at the base of the Tramuntana mountains. There's lots of charming cafes and restaurants in Pollenca. Port de Pollenca is a key family-friendly resort on Majorca. It's a gentler and flatter seaside resort compared to resorts like Magaluf and S'Arenal in the South. Top beaches to be had near here at Cala Sant Vicenc. The Formentor peninsula with the uppermost Cap de Formentor jutts out to sea in and is an unmissible spot on Majorca. For more traditional holiday resorts head for Port d'Alcudia, with it's ample bars and restaurants. You can get away from it all pretty easily though, and connect with one of the many walking trails in the area.
Majorca Walking & Mountains
The Serra de Tramuntana range offers some of the Mediterranean's finest mountain scenery and is a world away from the Majorca resort crowds. Why not visit Mallorca in autumn and spring when the weather is cooler, and ideal for both walking and cycling.
Some of the best walking country in Majorca is on the West Coast upto the North and the stunningly beautiful Serra de Tramuntana mountains. A good starting point is Soller, with it's rugged coast. You can catch the scenic railway from Palma to Soller. From Soller branch out to amazing coastal locations like Deia. There are coastal paths along this stretch of coast in Majorca. Move upto the Serra de Tramuntana, essentially taking in Cuber Lake.
Walking across the Tramuntana mountain range in Majorca is generally graded moderate walking country. A popular trail is via Gorg Blau to Lluc, set amongst awe-inspiring peaks. Why not stop over in one of the working monastery or hike up Puig Tomi if you're feeling adventurous and the weather permits. Expect panoramic views at the peak. For an easier route take the pilgrims trail through the valley woodlands to Caimari, starting below rocky peaks and descending into the fertile plains.
For supreme stunning scenery check out the Formentor Peninsula. Old merchant routes abound round here. You can take one from Lluc. This old merchants' route winds out of the mountains, with views of forests and eventually the sea and descends to the atmospheric 18th century town of Pollenca which is largely untouched by the tourist scene and is charming with it's network of back streets. The northern coast is pine-clad and it's easy to explore the Formentor peninsula on foot with lots of relaxation time on it's many idyllic sandy beaches.
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