The Jewel of the Mediterranean
Walking holidays with local expert guide in Autumn and Winter in MALLORCA
2024 SEASON
The jewel of the Mediterranean, the Serra de Tramuntana
In the northwest of the Spain’s largest island, Mallorca, there a quiet and traditional landscape, far away from the busy touristic centres found on the southerncoast. Amazing 400m vertical cliffs that extend to more than 1000m in capricious ridges and large masses of limestone, emerge abruptly from the Mediterranean Sea to form the spectacular relief of the rugged Serra de Tramuntana.
Through medieval paths that wind through the woodland, coast and mountains, you will walk towards one of the highest peaks of the Tramuntana with the omnipresent view of the sea and you will visit the dry- stone terraces that nurture millenary olive trees or orange and lemon trees bathed in the sunshine. You will visit beautiful traditional fishing ports, hamlets and villages in the mountains, as well as remote pebbled coves with crystal clear waters where, if the weather is good, you will be able to swim.
This is a tour where comfort and strategic location of the accommodation in the picturesque port of Sóller or in Sóller (depending on the season), prevail, along with the best walking routes in the Spanish Mediterranean.
A memorable trip!
5 days of hiking
1 day off
Groups from 5 to 15 people
Difficulty 3/5
From 16 years
Location: Sóller
The highlights of the Jewel of the Mediterranean
Magnificent hike of contrasts: sun, sea and mountains
Spectacular walks in the Serra de Tramuntana, the largest natural protected space in the Balearic islands and UNESCO world heritage
Some of the most sunning villages in Spain
Horseshoe path (cobbled) that cross huge olive groves and orchards of citrus trees, small paths that connect villages with medieval origins, and mountain and coastal paths that connect old fortified “fincas”
Sightings of the great birds of prey of the Tramuntana, for example the black vulture
An opportunity to discover the Mediterranean in the widest sense of the word
Itinerary
Group transfer from the airport to Port of Sóller.
The tour begins this afternoon in the Port of Sóller. The whole group meets for the official presentation and to receive the final tour instructions, before we all go together to eat the welcome dinner at the hotel. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you may wish to explore the streets and local amenties available in Sóller or the Port.
* Dinner included
In the morning we board the emblematic wooden tram that will take us directly to the main square of Sóller (4Km), this is the best way to start our excursion. We are going to visit on foot the three picturesque and traditional mountain villages of the Sóller valley: Fornalutx, Biniaraix and Sóller. We will walk along an amazing route of cobbled paths from the Middle Age surrounded by fruit trees and ancient olive trees, we will discover first-hand all the best kept secrets, the different aromas of the Mediterranean and the beautiful views that encompass the wondeful valley of orange trees.
* Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner, included
Walking Distance: 8.5Km; Ascent: 350m; Descent: 350m; Walking time: 3hr; Hotel-hotel: 6hr
From the Port of Sóller we begin the classic coastal walk, climbing through the terraces built with the dry limestone technique that nurture olive trees twisted by the passage of hundreds of years. We walk with stunning views of the bay of Deià until we reach the beautiful hamlet of Llucalcari, where we join the painthers path “camí dels pintos”. We follow the narrow and winding path overlooking the sea leading us to the cove of Deià, whith its spectacular seabed. From the cove we turn uphill to visit the bohemian village of Deià, the quintessential artists’ town of the Balearic Islands.
* Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner, included
Walking distance: 12Km; Ascent: 400m; Descent: 250m; Walking time: 4hr; Hotel-hotel: 7hr
From the pretty mountain village of Valldemossa, we start the climb through the lush holm oak forest that connects with the extraordinary Archduke path (Camí de s’Arxiduc, 945m). At the end of the 19th century, Archduke Luis Salvador of Austria (Habsburg) had the path built in the purest traditional Mallorcan style, for the simple pleasure of enjoying the wonderful views available. You too can enjoy the bird’s eye view, the dramatic north coast on one side, and the city of Palma on the opposite side with the Cabrera archipelago on the horizon. A setting that still overwhelms royalty today.
* Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner, included
Walking distance: 9Km; Ascension: 500m; Descent: 500m; Walking time: 4hr; Hotel-hotel: 7hr
Rest-day where you can relax in the hotel, head to a beach or even do some tourism in Palma or nearby towns. Alternatively, you may want to add another of our private activities available from our catalogue.
We will be happy to help you organise any activity that you might be interested in.
*Breakfast included
The hiking route that goes from Sóller to Cala Tuent is probably the most beautiful excursion along the entire Spanish Mediterranean coast in terms of scenery. We first walk through the secluded valley of Balitx, once a stronghold of the olive tradition, until we reach the mythical Biniamar pass (365m). Wethen enter the domains of the wild bay of sa Costera, dominated by the dramatic buttresses of the northern slope of the Moncaire mountain (839m), a spectacle of nature and Mediterranean landscape, the path becomes a pure delight for all the senses! We traverse the bay to reach the next inlet and finish at the fabulous cove of Cala Tuent. Our return will be by boat or by bus to the Port of Sóller, depending on the season of the year.
* Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner, included
Walking distance: 14Km; Ascent: 260m; Descent: 615m; Walking time: 4hr; Hotel-hotel: 7hr
We start the route through the “alpine” valley of Son Torrella, located right at the feet of the Puig Major mountain (1445m), the rooftop of the Balearic Islands. We walk with privileged views of the Sóller valley until we reach the base of l’Ofre peak. From this point, we make the climb to the peak of l’Ofre with a pyramidal shape (1091m) and once we reach the summit, we enjoy the wonderfull 360º panoramic views that it provides and allows us to observe the magnitude of the Serra de Tramuntana and the island of Mallorca. On the way back to Sóller, we descend through the impressive Biniaraix ravine, walking along a cobbled path of medieval origin, which is considered the best example of engineering of its day in the art of dry stone, of the Balearic Islands.
* Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner in a restaurant, included
Walking distance: 13Km; Ascension: 335m; Descent: 1150m; Walking time: 5.5hr; Hotel-hotel: 8hr
The journey ends after the breakfast.
Group transfer from Port of Sóller to the airport.
If your flight does not leave until late in the evening, we will be happy to help you organise any activity that you might be interested in.
* Breakfast included
General information of the Jewel of the Mediterranean
Serra de Tramuntana, was awarded World Heritage Status by the UNESCO in June 2011 as an area of great physical and cultural significance. The Sóller valley is at its heart with an excepctional touristic appealand picturesque contrast nestled between sea and mountains. Sóller is the perfecte base for your holidays to bathe your senses in the natural wonders the Balearic have to offer.
- 5 varied and spectacular hiking routes accompanied by an expert local guide with 1 rest day
- 7 nights in a comfortable hotel in Port of Sóller; double room with private bathroom.
- 7 buffet-style breakfasts
- 5 tasty local picnics
- 5 buffet dinners at the hotel
- 1 farewell dinner at a Mallorcan cuisine restaurant
- Group transfer from the airport to Sóller and vice versa
- Daily transfers by private bus according to itinerary
- Boat back to Port of Sóller from Cala Tuent (weather permitting)
- Tram tickets – as per itinerary
- Emergency contact number
- Flights or ferries
- Travel insurance
- Individual supplement
- Touristic taxes at the hotel (2€ approx. pp and night)
- Any other concept which is not stated in the “included” section
We have established the level of difficulty with the number 3 out of 5: moderate. The hiking trip through the Serra de Tramuntana, the natural jewel of the Mediterranean, is spectacular and varied. The daily excursions that we have selected for this trip are among the most beautiful routes that the mountains have to offer and journey through bridle paths (cobbled), mountain and coastal paths that can be uneven or stony, as the limestones predominates the area. We will never leave the footpaths and there won’t be any technical steps that require support to progress.
The information regarding hours of walking and elevation ascent and descent on each excursion can help you better understand if this trip is really for you. The most important thing is to enjoy each moment of the trip, including the excursions. The daily average walking time is around 4 hours with a 400m of elevation change, being suitable for people who are minimally used to hikes and excursions through nature.
Meteorology
Here we show you the average temperatures and rainy days in the Serra de Tramuntana for the months when we run this trip
Autumn is high season for hiking, when the sea temperatures are still warm and the sun plays a capricious game of lights on the mountains.
Winter is a very good time to walk in Mallorca, as there are many bright days with blue skies and optimal visibility for photography, and also for the peace and tranquility that reigns in the mountains. Perhaps now the popular attraction are the beaches, however at the beginning of the 20th century, the first tourists who came to the island always came to walk during the winter season, to get away from the harsher climate conditions of central and northern Europe.
Spring is high season for hiking again with an explosion of wildlife, and it is not unusual to start enjoying a refreshing swim in the sea. The Serra de Tramuntana gives us endless interesting colours that vary throughout the year.
Fortunately for the wild nature, it sometimes rains in Mallorca, and snow is not unheard of at higher elevations on winter time.
Dates, Prices, Accomodation & Meals of the Jewel of the Mediterranean
Prices and dates are attached below each hotel
Hotel Eden Nord *** PORT OF SÓLLER
Located in Port of Sóller, this hotel was renovated in 2020, and it has modern facilities. It has rooms that are equipped with all kinds of comforts, a seasonal outdoor pool with a solarium, mixed rooms, a bar and a restaurant.
Hotel El Guía **** SÓLLER
Located in the heart of Sóller and founded in 1880, It has been recently renovated respecting the traditional architecture of the XIX century. The rooms are equipped with all kinds of comforts, a small seasonal outdoor pool, mixed rooms, a bar and a restaurant.
- The buffet-style breakfast at the hotel will surprise you with a variety of Mediterranean and international foods to choose from.
- For lunch, you will not just experiences the best natural surroundings available with the best views of the island, we will also enjoy a traditional Majorcan picnic with a delicious Pa amb Oli: Mallorcan bread with tomato and extra virgin olive oil made from the very olives from the olives groves you will have journeyed through, and selection of local cheese and cold cuts as well as some seasonal fruit and some treats…
- Hotel Eden Nord. We include all dinners with the hotel’s varied and tasty buffe except on the day off. On the final night we invite you at a local restaurant which serves typical Mallorcan food for a farewell dinner.
- Hotel El Guía. It does not include full board, however we include an invitation to the typical farewell dinner.
Prices valid according to calendar. The cost is in € and person, VAT included. Please, check prices for every season.
Individual supplement from €291
Under 10 people group supplement of €66 per person
An extra night from €76 per person
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Note
In order to offer the lowest cost, our tours are priced according to the number of people who are taking parte in the tours. The MallorcAlpina guides are not included in the group count. The supplement is paid for 5 to 9 people inclusive.