Escorca - Monastery of Lluc
From Inca there is a bus that directly to the Lluc Monastery. But we suggest that you take the bus only as far as Caimari and complete the rest of the journey on foot to Lluc Monastery. From Caimari, it takes 3 hours to reach Lluc Monastery, a path that will take you along the ridges of Massanella through Massanella passing El Barracar. The monastery houses “La Morenata”, the statue of the black virgin. Around a promontory behind the monastery, there is the path of the Via Crucis, or Stations of the Cross, from which you will get a breathtaking view of the valley of Aubarca and the farm of Escorca. Should you be spent by the time you're done with this excursion, you can take the bus all the way back to Inca or spend the night at the Monastery should they have a room to spare.

Alaro - Castle of Alaró
Set off from Alaro via a road marked PM120 towards Orient. You will eventually be lead to a road with a sign up a castle. Before reaching Es Pouet you will be faced with an abrupt climb up Puig d'Alaro to the ruins of an ancient stone castle. At 822 meter high, the view of the adjacent area is impressive. You will be surrounded by extremely high cliffs and on a clear day you will be able to see all the way to Palma de Mallorca. From the crest of Puig d'Alaro, you will also have a view of Puig Major of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.  

Soller - Watchtower "Torre Picada"
This excursion originates from Palma and requires you to hop onto the famous Palma-Soller train along a 100 year old railway line through Palma's mountainous countryside. When you arrive at Soller, hop on the Orange Express, a tram that takes you down to Soller's port, Puerto de Soller. Your hike from here is a short one. From the Puerto de Soller tram station, climb up to the ‘Torre Picada' tower. From here, you will be able to enjoy a sweeping view of Soller's coastline. You may choose to end your excursion here with a swim at the Puerto de Soller beach, or continue on to the nearby towns of Valldemossa and Deia.

Camp de mar - Sa Mola
From Camp de mar follow the road marked PM120 towards Port d'Andratx. This path offers breathtaking views of the coastline. Upon arriving at the Port you have the to proceed on to the Cala Llamp cove and "Cap des Llamps", or climbing the hill of Cala Blanca which takes you to the port. From the port, continue to walk up to the Cape "Cap de sa Mola". Excursion length: Approx 11 km.

Puigpunyent - Galilea Capdellà
The road which runs from Puigpunyent to Galilea and Capdellà offers stunning views of pine woods and rolling plains. Mount Galatzo is always in view as you embark on this walk. Before reaching Galilea, you will pass the hill of Sa Mola and Pla des Pins. It is from here that you will be able to catch sight of the bay of Penye Rotges and the Malgrats island. As you continue your journey south, you will pass  the rural hotel of Son Claret  before arriving at Capdella. Journey length: approx 12 km

Andratx - Castle of Sant Telm
From Andratx, walk 3km towards S'Arraco. S'arraco is an unspoilt mallorcan village, with an old Parisian church and  3 restaurants serving high quality local cuisine a neat. August is the month for fiestas here, and the village celebrates in style, with daily activities in the plaza (square). Follow the road up to Sant Telm. From here, you will be able to see the island of sa Dragonera and the tiny isle of Pantaleu. There is a castle here that you may choose to climb up to. Built in 1581, this castle was built to help protect the inhabitants of Andratx against the Moors.

Pollenca - King's castle "Castell del Rei"
From Pollensa, head in the directrion of Lluc. You will arrive at a Roman Bridge and a  road which traverses "Can Xura" the spring of Algaret, Ternelles and Cel.la. Follow the path towards "castell del rei". Looking over the ramparts of Castell del Rei, you will be able to see Mallorca's northern coastline from Soller to Formentor.
Distance: Approx 16km.  

Lloseta - Hermitage of  "Santa Llucia"
Once you arrive in Lloseta, proceed on the road towards Mancor de la Vall, an ancient village which came into existence in 1232. In Mancor de la Vall, you will find the Hermitage of Sant Llucia, the patron saint of those with eye ailments. From the hermitage, you will have a commanding panaroma comprised of a view of the city of Inca, the villages of Campanet and Moscari, Santa Magdalena mountain, the Muro plains and the bay of Alcudia. You may return the same way you came or return by way of Inca.
Distance: Approx 16 km

Alcudia - Hermitage of la Victoria
Start from Alcudia, heading on the road towards Puerto. You will walk along a path that parallels the sea and arrive at a road leading to The Hermitage of la Victoria. When you arrive at the hermitage you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the bay of Pollensa and the Formentor Peninsula. To cool down, you have the option to climb down to one of the many small coves below for a swim in the Mediterranean.

Arta - Hermitage of Betlem
From Arta, set off on the road towards the hermitage. You will cross Can Morey and the pass between the Puig dels Coloms and the Collado de sa Font Crutia. After about 2 hours of walking, you will arrive at the 200 year old hermitage. From the hermitage, follow the path up the hill. This will take you to a mirador where you will have a sweeping view of the Bay of Alcudia, Can Picafort, the Morey watchtower at Cap de Farrutx and Colonia de San Pere at the foot of the hill.

On the way back it is a worth stopping at the font de Biniagorta, next to which there is a cave in the rocks with a statue of the Virgin Mary.
Distance: Approx 18km.  

Petra - Hermitage of Bonany
From within the town of Petra, head up the paved road towards the hermitage. There is an alternative trail up to the hermitage via Vilafranca. Constructed in 1604, the Hermitage of Bonany is dedicated to the worship of the Virgin of Bonany. Due to its beautiful surroundings, the hermitage has often been referred to as the Cathedral of the Mountains.

The return to Petra takes about fifty minutes. In Petra you can also visit the house where Fray Junipero Serra, possibly Mallorca's most famous resident, was born.

Felanitx - Monastery of San Salvador
Starting in Felanitx, take the mainroad towards Colom. After two kilometers, you will run into a clearly marked road up to the Monastery of San Salvador. Upon reaching the monastery, you will be rewarded with a great view of Mallorca's southern coast from the Isle of Cabrera to Alcudia Bay. You may break for lunch at the monastery should yu choose to. You may choose to return the same way you came from or by way of Santueri Castle.
Distance: Approx 12km.

Algaida - Cura Sant Honorat Gracia and Randa
Setting off from the town of Algaida, head towards Castellitx where you will find a charming hermitage, The “Ermita de La Pau”. When you are done with your visit to the hermitage, head to Aubella, and head to Cura. At 548 metres high, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cura, situated on the Puig de Cura is the highest point of the Randa mountain and is excellent vantage point over plains of Mallorca and Palma Bay.

On your descent down to the village of Randa, you may wish to stop at the chapels of Sant Honorat and our Lady of Gracia. From Randa, you can head back to Algaida.
Distance: Approx 15km.

Recommended Books

Walking in Mallorca (Cicerone Guide) Walking in Mallorca is a great traveling book for Mallorcan visitors. Many of the suggestions - particularly those in the North near Deia - are wonderful finds. The book makes much more sense once you get there and get a good feel for the island. To get the most out of your trip, read this book in advance and the walks will all just work themselves out once you get there.

Walk Mallorca North and Mountains This variation on the classic climb from Soller to Can Prohom is an ideal introduction to walking in Mallorca.

Walk Mallorca West One shouldn't necessarily trust numbers, still less celebrity, yet when such disparate figures as George Sand, Frederic Chopin, Ruben Dari Miguel de Unamuno, Robert Graves, Ava Gardner, Freya Stark, King Juan Carlos, John Noakes, Peter Stringfellow, Richard Branson, Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Michael Douglas, Claudia Schiffer, Ralph Schumacher, Caroline Corr and Bob Geldof, choose to spend anything from a prolonged season to a lifetime in a given place, there must be something going on that's worth investigating.

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