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The Serra de Tramuntana (Balearic Catalan: [ˈsɛrə ðə tɾəmunˈtanə]; Spanish: Sierra de Tramontana [ˈsjera ðe tɾamonˈtana]) is a mountain range running southwest–northeast which forms the northern backbone of the Spanish island of Mallorca.
Serra de Tramuntana: Majestic Mountains in Mallorca. The Serra de Tramuntana is a wild rugged mountain range in the northwest of the island, which was included in the UNESCO list of World Natural Heritage by UNESCO in 2011 due to its scenic diversity.
The Tramuntana Mountain Range is one of the most visited tourist attractions and the main mountain range of the Balearic Islands, so if you are visiting Majorca you cannot miss it. The mountain range offers multiple activities and routes adapted to all people and tastes.
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The Tramuntana is a combination of Islamic and Western cultures, and man’s ability to work in harmony with the natural environment. Ancient irrigation systems from the time of the Arab occupation of Mallorca still exist, and the dry stone terraces - built to create space to grow produce in a somewhat challenging agricultural landscape - are a disti...
The Dry Stone Route’s official mountain refuges offer affordable places to eat and stay overnight. Make advance bookings through the Consell de Mallorca website. Castell d’Alaró is a unique refuge in a rugged rock-face castle. The Sanctuary of Lluc– although not a GR221 refuge – offers accommodation; book well in advance.
The Consell de Mallorca is now a partner in the European ‘Rando pour la Culture’ (Walking for Culture) programme, promoting the traditions, culture, flora and fauna, and architecture of rural areas. The first stage offers three new family-friendly Tramuntana trails that can be done in a day, including walking routes for Alaró Castle, Deià, and s’Es...
The traditional southwest rural market town Andratx is brought to life by its Wednesday market. Visit the imposing 13th-century church of Santa Maria.Less than 20km from Palma, Valldemossa was described by Chopin as the most beautiful place in the world. He and George Sand lodged one winter in a cell at the Real Cartuja monastery. Valldemossa is al...
Mallorca’s most picturesque villages nestle in the Serra de Tramuntana. For a mountainous backdrop and dreamy Mediterranean views, visit the terraced coastal village of Banyalbufar or, artists’ haven, Deià. The Habsburg Archduke Ludwig Salvator (Luis Salvador) came to Mallorca in the 19th century and acquired important estates in the Tramuntana: So...
The wilder and more remote parts of the Tramuntana make an adrenalin-pumping adventure playground for extreme-sports fans. The opportunities offered by the dramatic and challenging rocky terrain have made Mallorca a magnet for activities such as coasteering, rock climbing, and canyoning – for which Sa Fosca canyon is considered Europe’s best. Sever...
Tackle the breathtaking Coll de Sóller bends or snaking Sa Calobra pass for a thrilling drive or ride. Tramuntana Cycling rents bicycles (the Tramuntana is used as a challenging training ground for cycling teams from all over Europe) and Albion Motorcycles offers classic motorbike tours. For your dream luxury drive, choose your wheels from Rent a C...
Alfàbia’s gorgeous gardens were mentioned in literature at the time the Moors occupied Mallorca. The nearby redeveloped Raixa estate has a lovely garden and the Tramuntana Interpretation Centre. Visit Sóller Botanic Gardento see plants native to the Balearic Islands.
Robert Graves, Jules Verne, Josep Pla and Villalonga are among those who have written on and about Mallorca. Their words enhance our views of the places that inspired their writing. With the the app 'WoW! Literary Majorca', or the Walking on Words print book, discover Robert Graves’s Deià home Ca n’Alluny, and Can Llobera in Pollença– an important ...
The Tramuntana has always attracted artists and people who appreciate art in its various forms. Must-visits for art lovers include CCA Andratx, Can Prunera and Sóller Railway Station in Sóller, and La Residencia, A Belmond Hotel in Deià – which also has a resident sculptor and painter. Galleriesand individual art studios abound.
We’re off to conquer the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca, an impressive mountain range that even UNESCO couldn’t resist protecting it. Our mission? To walk the legendary Pedra en Sec GR 221 route, an emblematic trail.
In June 2011, the most important mountain range in Mallorca, which crosses the island from northeast to southwest, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Cultural Landscaped category due to its rich natural systems and cultural elements.
The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range forms the backbone of the north-west of Mallorca. It runs for around 90 km, with a maximum width of 15 km, over 20 municipalities, the largest of which are Calvià, Pollença and Escorca—, and covers 30% of the island’s territory and more than 1,000 km2.
