Day 1: Flight to Mallorca

Independent arrival at the hotel in Port de Sóller;

Flight booking through us including the transfers

Palma Airport - hotel and back.

Please note:

The walking days are described by day of the week,

the rest day can be chosen freely

(arrange with the walking guides on site).

Day 2: Mon Cliffs and the sound of the sea on the enchanting La Victòria peninsula in Alcúdia

By minibus we drive to the remote fortified hermitage of La Victòria in Alcúdia. A steep ascent follows through a gnarled pine forest to the Penya Roja watchtower. Here we have fantastic photo opportunities of the cliffs of Cap des Pinar and as far as the neighbouring island of Menorca. After a short break the ascent continues along a forest track and stony paths to the peninsula summit Talaia de la Victòria. A marvellous panorama awaits us here over Cape Formentor, the Bay of Alcudia, the Bay of Pollença and the Serra de Tramuntana. It’s the perfect spot for our local picnic. Then it’s downhill, along an old, stony goat-hunters’ path through maquis. We pass the La Victòria hostel and continue to the small bathing cove S`Illot, where a refreshing dip in the sea rounds off the day. Return by minibus to Port de Sóller

(moderate walk, approx.12 km, 290 m ascent, 440 m descent).

Day 3: Tue Orange scent and village charm in Fornalutx

Short drive to the foot of the island’s highest mountain, Puig Major, at 1445 m. Past imposing rock faces, we descend through a private finca estate, holm oak woods and well-tended olive groves with views to the enchanting mountain village of Fornalutx, the open sea and the Serra de Tramuntana. Hearty local lunch at a finca surrounded by an orange plantation. Stroll through the idyllic village.

Afterwards, mostly downhill via the hamlet of Binibassí, past citrus groves to the little town of Sóller. Return to the port of Port de Sóller on the vintage tram

(easy to moderate walk, approx.12 km, 620 m descent).

Day 4: Wed Art indulgence on the stony trails of the past

We take the minibus to the starting point between Deià and Valldemossa. We set off along a private back route, passing a rock garden. We continue on an old coastal guard path with unique views of the little harbour Port de Valldemossa and the dramatic cliffs. We pass Mallorca’s last inhabited hermitage, followed by a steep ascent through holm oak forest. This terrain lies on restricted private land and leads us exclusively into the impressive Teix mountains up to the Talaia Vella summit (840 m). We are now on the world’s first purpose-built panoramic path: the famous bridle path of Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Habsburg Austria. Here we enjoy superb panoramas over Palma Bay and the north coast and our local picnic in the open air. We descend on scree paths and old cart tracks through mixed woodland to the romantic mountain village of Valldemossa. A short stroll through the village and a drink stop round off this beautiful day. Then we return by minibus to Port de Sóller.

(moderate to challenging mountain walk, approx.13 km, ascent of 450 m, descent 430 m).

Day 5: Thu The restricted high valley of Bini and the unknown north side of Puig Major

The minibus takes us to the municipal forest of Fornalutx. Today’s panoramic walk begins on an old logger’s track, leading through dense mixed forest with fine views of the surrounding mountains, Puig Major and the Sóller valley. We continue uphill to the Coll de Bini saddle and into Finca Bini. Then we descend on a broad forest track along the north slope of Puig Major, above the green valley of the Binis. Our local picnic takes place here in the open air. After the break a panoramic path leads us upwards, over karstic rocky terrain to above an old cableway platform, where we’re rewarded with views over the far north coast and Sa Calobra. A narrow, stony donkey path then descends through grass meadows with magnificent views over the Lluc valley, the Massanella massif and the little-known north side of Puig Major as far as Formentor. Further down we walk through ancient holm oak forest, past Finca Turixant to Ses Arcades. After a short drink stop we return by minibus to Port de Sóller.

(moderate mountain walk, approx.11 km, ascent of 350 m, descent 390 m).

Day 6: Fri Scent of pines, sea backdrops and the wildly romantic terraced village of Banyalbufar

We drive by minibus to Coll des Grau. An ascent of about an hour follows on old cart tracks and donkey paths, through mixed woodland with little-known views towards the remote mountain village of Puigpunyent. From here there are great photo opportunities of the surrounding Serra de Tramuntana and across Palma Bay to the Coll d´Estellencs. On the north-western mountain slope we descend along hidden paths through dense holm oak forest, walking above the tucked-away mountain village of Estellencs. We continue through the high valley with views to the Galatzó massif and on to the famous Finca Planícia, renowned for its olive oil production. Our local picnic follows here in the open air. After the break, an old connecting path leads downhill past gnarled olive trees. We pass the fortified finca Es Rafal and already see glorious coastal views with the terraced village of Banyalbufar, also famous for its Malvasia wine. After reaching the village we take a short drink stop before returning by minibus to Port de Sóller. (moderate walk, approx.13 km, 180 m ascent, 490 m descent).

Day 7: Sat Pure nature on the little-known dragon island of Sa Dragonera

The minibus takes us to Sant Elm. Here we change to a boat for a short crossing to the island of Sa Dragonera, a nature reserve. An easy but long ascent follows, past old fields and along a mule path through maquis. We’re treated to fine views of Mallorca, the open sea and the old lighthouse Na Pòpia (352 m). From here we descend to a lovely spot for our local picnic in the open air. After the break we continue on a comfortable forest track through pine forest along the cliffs to the Tramuntana lighthouse. We return via the viewpoint Na Miranda with panoramas over the village of Sant Elm to the small Cala Lledó, where there’s time for a dip in the sea. After cooling off, we take the boat back to the harbour of St. Elm. There’s time for a coffee stop in this pretty village before we return by minibus to Port de Sóller.

(moderate walk, approx. 13 km, 350 m ascent, 350 m descent).

Day 8: Journey home

Transfer to Palma Airport and return flight.

You spend 8 days at a base hotel in Port de Sóller. Guided day walks in the Serra de Tramuntana and on the north coast: La Victòria/Alcúdia, Fornalutx and Sóller, Deià–Valldemossa via the Archduke’s bridle path, north side of Puig Major, Estellencs–Banyalbufar, Sa Dragonera. 11–13 km per walk, some rocky paths, approx. 180–620 metres of ascent; moderate fitness required. Transfers to the walks are organised; a flight with transfer can be booked. You can choose your rest day. Routes may vary depending on the weather/season.