Mallorca
Serra de Tramuntana
Mallorca's UNESCO-listed mountain range runs along the northwest coast — a dramatic landscape of limestone peaks, olive groves, and cliff-edge footpaths above the sea.
The Serra de Tramuntana is the backbone of Mallorca — a 90 km chain of limestone mountains running along the northwest coast from Andratx to Pollença. The range was inscribed as a UNESCO Cultural Landscape in 2011 in recognition of its unique combination of rugged mountain terrain and a centuries-old system of water management built from terraced fields, dry-stone walls, and snow-ice pits.
The GR221 — the Ruta de Pedra en Sec (Dry Stone Route) — is the principal long-distance trail, running the length of the range and linking a series of restored mountain refuges. Walking this route means passing through olive groves that have been cultivated since Roman times, ascending to the highest point of Puig Major (1,445 m), and descending to fishing coves on the cliffs above the Mediterranean.
Sóller, accessible by vintage tram from Palma, is the ideal base for Tramuntana walking. The valley is one of Mallorca's most beautiful — a bowl of orange and lemon orchards ringed by limestone peaks, with a brilliant modernista main square and the port's seafood restaurants just a tram ride away.
Where We Go
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Tour Highlights
- Hike the GR221 Dry Stone Route — 135 km of traditional stone paths from Andratx to Pollença
- Walk through ancient olive groves with trees over 1,000 years old in the Tramuntana
- Summit Puig Major (1,445 m) — Mallorca's highest peak with views over the Balearics
- Walk the dramatic Torrent de Pareis canyon gorge to the sea
- Discover Fornalutx — often voted the most beautiful village in Spain
Difficulty & Fitness
The Serra de Tramuntana is serious mountain terrain with steep, rocky paths. The GR221 requires multi-day experience; individual daily stages range from moderate valley walks to strenuous ridge climbs.
Where to Stay
The La Trapa and Son Amer refuges provide simple bunkroom accommodation on the GR221 route. Sóller and Valldemossa are the most charming village bases with excellent guesthouses and restaurants.
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