Serra de Tramuntana
Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Spain
Serra de Tramuntana is Mallorca’s dramatic limestone mountain range running along the island’s northwest coast; a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape of terraced hillsides, steep coastal cliffs and charming mountain villages such as Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller, popular for scenic drives, hiking and cycling.
What Makes It Special
What sets it apart are the labour-intensive dry‑stone terraces and traditional irrigation systems visible along the GR 221 ‘Ruta de Pedra en Sec’ (Dry Stone Route), which connect remote fincas and villages and showcase centuries of rural landscape management.
Insider Tips
Drive or cycle the MA-10 scenic road early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and tourist traffic, and if you plan to hike choose spring or autumn, carry plenty of water and layers, and consider a guided walk for the more remote or rocky trails (many paths are not wheelchair‑friendly).
Serra de Tramuntana is Mallorca’s dramatic limestone mountain range running along the island’s northwest coast; a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape of terraced hillsides, steep coastal cliffs and charming mountain villages such as Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller, popular for scenic drives, hiking and cycling.
What Makes It Special
What sets it apart are the labour-intensive dry‑stone terraces and traditional irrigation systems visible along the GR 221 ‘Ruta de Pedra en Sec’ (Dry Stone Route), which connect remote fincas and villages and showcase centuries of rural landscape management.
Insider Tips
Drive or cycle the MA-10 scenic road early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and tourist traffic, and if you plan to hike choose spring or autumn, carry plenty of water and layers, and consider a guided walk for the more remote or rocky trails (many paths are not wheelchair‑friendly).
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