All tagged Mallorca
The Albercutx Watchtower sits high above the sea and at 380 meters it provides a spectacular panoramic viewpoint for hikers. The views from the top include Cap de Formentor, the island of Colomer, the Bay of Pollença, Platja de Formentor, and the Sierra de Tramuntana, which is Mallorca’s alpine mountain range. Albercutx Watchtower is a must-see for the views alone but does offer some interesting historical value as well.
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 north-east 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.
Puig de Maria is located in Pollença on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca in the country of Spain. It features a nearly 800-year-old monastery that is perched high atop a lonely mountain called Puig de Maria and is situated just outside of Pollenca. The monastery consists of a church, a fortified tower as well as farm buildings and was home to many different nuns and monks over the centuries. The pilgrimage shrine still operates to this day but is used as a hostel. There is also a convenient restaurant at the top for meals and drinks that serves traditional Mallorquian food.
To witness the island of Mallorca, Spain and it’s incredible rugged majesty, check out Mirador Es Colomer. It is one of the island’s best sightseeing, hiking, and viewing spots. It is located up in the dramatic Sierra Tramuntana mountain range near Puerto Pollensa. Mirador Es Colomer features staircases to a lookout that is perched on toe-curling precarious cliffs that are over 300 meters above the crashing sea below.
