Welcome to Hooked on Walking and our walking holidays in Majorca. This particular hiking vacation on Mallorca will take you across the wonderful mountian range of the Sierra de Tramuntana in the northwest of Majorca. The north west coast of Mallorca is a surprisingly beautiful and quiet area, separated from the popular ‘playas’ by a whimsical limestone mountain range, the Sierra de Tramuntana. During this trip you walk from one picturesque village to another, along coastal cliffs and idyllic beaches or right through the mountains, crossing vast private estates with orange, almond and olive trees. You stay in a family-run hotels, two beautifully situated rural accomodations and one beach hotel.

Available daily 15th March to 5th November
Level 2-3 self guided tour

Day 1 Arrival at Valldemossa
Arrive to Valldemossa a short jorney north of Palma. Vallademossa is built around a historical Carthusian monastery where residents proudly remember the year in which Frederique Chopin and George Sand lived in the town. Valldemossa is easily reached by public bus from Palma de Mallorca.

Day 2 Circular walk from Valldemossa 
Today a wonderful A 5 hour walk along the horse riding trail of Archduke Ludwig Salvador, a renowned ‘connaisseur’ of the island who spent his life investigating the geology and botany of Mallorca. During the walk you will enjoy magnificent views over the Mediterranean Sea. It is possible to extend the walk with an ascent to Es Teix peak at 1062m. 10 miles 16km up/down 700m

Day 3 Deía to Puerto Sóller 
After a short transfer, you walk for 4,5 hours from the artist colony of Deía to the coastal town of  Puerto Sóller. You follow the coastline through quiet Mediterranean woods of pine, oak and madrone trees and then across a private estate where the owners serve delicious fresh orange juice. 10 miles 16km up 280m down 440m

Day 4 Sóller to Cala Tuent  
After a short transfer to Soller by tram you begin a 6 hours walk. First passing the farm Ballitx d'Avall which is situtated in olive and orange groves. This is one of Majorca's remote valleys. You then follow the coastline to Cala Tuent, a summer village with a lovely beach. 9 miles, 14km up/down 600m.

Day 5 Circular walk from Soller
From the port you walk upwards to the cliffs which form a natural breakwater overlooking the bay. At the top you can relax , sit and admire the views from Torre Picada along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S'illeta just off the shore. You then take a descent down a ravine to reach Sa Punta Llarga which offers slendid veiws this time at sea level.

Day 6 From Ballitx to Orient 
A rather strenuous walk or around 5 to 6hrs takes you right over the Serra de Tramuntana. You have to climb 800m up through a narrow gorge but then are rewarded by a magnificent panoramic view. During the descent you cross private summer estates before you reach the rural accommodation at Orient, also with a private swimming pool. 8 miles 12.8km up 775m, down 425m
 
Day 7 Circular walk from Orient 
A short walk or 3.5 - 4 hours to the ruins of Alaró castle, located on a hilltop at 822m in the middle of a Mediterranean wood of oak and carob bean trees. 7.4 miles 11.8km up/down 565m.  

Day 8 Departure  
The housekeeper will take you to the train station in Alaró so you can get a direct train to Palma de Mallorca.

Accommodation: you stay at farmhouse accommodations, welcoming family-run hotels and one comfortable beach hotel.  All rooms with en-suite bathrooms, except at the last accommodation where you may have to share a bathroom with other guests. The farmhouses have private swimming pool, sun terrace and gardens.

Valldemossa - Es Petit Hotel de Valldemossa
Es Petit Hotel is a comfortable hotel, near the centre of Valldemossa, at walking distance from the Carthusian monastery. The hotel has ample rooms with modern en-suite bathrooms, a cozy lounge and two sunny terraces. The best of the hotel are its owners, who have turned their home into a delightful guesthouse. Breakfast is a feast for the senses, especially when it is served on the terrace.
Port Soller - Hotel Los Geranios
Small hotel in a privileged setting near the beach.
Orient - Hotel D'Alt Muntanya
A totally renovated hotel which maintains its traditional charm. Lovely natural setting, friendly staff and wonderful Mallorquin cooking.

2012 Prices

How to get there
By plane to Majorca ( Palma ) and then by public transport or taxi to Vallamossa. A taxi to Vallamossa will cost around 25€.. Last bus from Palma to Vallmossa is 19:30 , 18:30 on Sundays.

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