Mountain Walking in Mallorca : 50 routes in Mallorca's Tramuntana

Rising immediately behind the coast lies the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage mountain range of rugged limestone peaks, ancient terraced hillsides, hidden gorges and centuries-old stone paths that rival any mountain walking destination in the Mediterranean. This comprehensive guidebook presents 50 walks across the Tramuntana, ranging from 4 to 24km (2 to 15 miles) and taking between 2 and 8 hours. Divided across seven areas spanning the full length of the range from Andratx in the southwest to Formentor and Alcúdia in the northeast, the routes cater to experienced mountain walkers comfortable with steep ground, hands-on scrambling and navigational challenge. Bases include Valldemossa, Sóller, Deià and Pollença. Walk highlights include the Torrent de Pareis gorge, one of the most dramatic canyon walks in the Balearic Islands, the island of Sa Dragonera, the Camí de s'Arxiduc ridge and the summit of Puig de Massanella, the highest accessible peak in Mallorca. Throughout your explorations, you'll experience centuries-old drovers' paths, dry stone terraces and historic mountain tracks that formed the basis for the Serra de Tramuntana's UNESCO World Heritage designation. Each route includes 1:25,000 Editorial Alpina mapping and downloadable GPX files, plus detailed public transport information making most walks accessible from Palma and the island's main towns without a hire car. The guidebook also provides practical mountain guidance on weather, path conditions, kit requirements and safety, alongside notes on wildlife, wildflowers, history and local food and drink. This is the essential companion for discovering a very different side of one of Europe's most visited islands.