Cala Boquer, Mallorca
Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
About Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
Cala Boquer is situated in the magnificent Boquer Valley on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. The valley is incredibly scenic and features dramatic mountain ranges that are littered with hiking trails. The area lies just northeast of Port de Pollença and most people who hike here have the overall goal of reaching the stunning cove of Cala Boquer. The beach is the fantastic end to the hour-long trek and provides visitors with tremendous views looking out over the turquoise blue waters at Cap de Formentor. The hike is one of the most popular attractions on Mallorca and is well worth a visit. You may also get a chance to hang out with some of the friendlier goats who have learned that where there are people, there is probably food.
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Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
How to Get to Cala Boquer
Address: 07460 Pollença, Balearic Islands, Spain
Map of Cala Boquer
Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
History of the Boquer Valley
The valley can only be accessed via hiking trail. The beginning of the trailhead is marked by an old ranch house called Finca Boquer. The valley is also said to have once been the historical home to the ancient Pre-Roman city of Bocchoris, which initially gave the name to the valley. All around the valley, you will see remnants of the city’s ancient walls and structures, though the area has not been excavated enough to see anything signifigant.
Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
Wildlife in the Boquer Valley
The area is also popular with bird-watchers and wildlife enthusiasts for its varieties of birds, goats, lizards, and other wildlife. Perhaps the most unique creature that roams these hills is the Balaerean Boc, which is a larger species of goat that is endemic to the Balaeric Islands. It is thought to have been brought here by Phoenecian settlers around the year 2500 BC. Over several thousand years the goat had evolved into its own unique species. Nowadays the Balearean Boc’s numbers are dwindling due to interbreeding with domesticated feral goats.
Cala Boquer, Mallorca, Spain
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