Walking in Mallorca - A Walker's Guide
The 80 varied walking routes in this guidebook are around the island of Mallorca, mainly in the rugged Serra de Tramuntana. Enables walkers to explore the island’s diverse terrain – from rugged mountains to remote valleys and breathtaking cliff coastlines.
Walking in Mallorca
Classic Mountain Walks in Mallorca
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Paperback - Laminated
Edition
Fourth
ISBN_13
9781852844882
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Published
Price
£15.00
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Seasons
Year round, but expect to get pretty hot in summer. Over 300 sunny days per year. Climate in spring, autumn and winter gives ideal conditions.
Centres
Good tourist infrastructure in the southern part, but the best walking is in the north and west. Bases include Cala de Sant Vicenç, Port de Pollença, Sóller, Port de Sóller, Banyalbufar and Port d'Andratx.
Difficulty
A full range from short and easy to long mountain traverses with some scrambling. Something for everyone.
Must See
The weather, spring flowers, outstanding limestone terrain.
Mallorca – Location Map
Map Key
List of Sketch Maps
Routes List
Table of Mountains and Tops over 1000m
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Introduction
General Background, Scope of this Guide, Accommodation and Travel,
Choice of Base, Climate and Weather
Geology and Scenery
Brief Geological History, Surface Features Today
Natural History
Flora, Birds, Other Wildlife, the Parc Natural de s’Albufera, the Black Vulture
Recuperation Programme, Pine Processionary Caterpillars
Man and the Landscape
History, Cultivation, Rural Industries
Walking in Mallorca
Equipment and Clothing, Maps, Grading and Route Information,
Access, Walkers’ Country Code, IBANAT, FODESMA, Mountain Rescue,
Guided Walking, Road Reclassification
Route Descriptions
Area 1 Pollença and the North
Area 2 The Central Mountains
Area 3 Andratx and the South
Area 4 Serra de Llevant and Randa
Appendices
Appendix 1 High Level Walk from Andratx to Pollença
Appendix 2 Alphabetical Reference Section
Appendix 3 Language Notes and Topographical Glossary
Appendix 4 Further Reading
Map Key
List of Sketch Maps
Routes List
Table of Mountains and Tops over 1000m
Preface to the Fourth Edition
Introduction
General Background, Scope of this Guide, Accommodation and Travel,
Choice of Base, Climate and Weather
Geology and Scenery
Brief Geological History, Surface Features Today
Natural History
Flora, Birds, Other Wildlife, the Parc Natural de s’Albufera, the Black Vulture
Recuperation Programme, Pine Processionary Caterpillars
Man and the Landscape
History, Cultivation, Rural Industries
Walking in Mallorca
Equipment and Clothing, Maps, Grading and Route Information,
Access, Walkers’ Country Code, IBANAT, FODESMA, Mountain Rescue,
Guided Walking, Road Reclassification
Route Descriptions
Area 1 Pollença and the North
Area 2 The Central Mountains
Area 3 Andratx and the South
Area 4 Serra de Llevant and Randa
Appendices
Appendix 1 High Level Walk from Andratx to Pollença
Appendix 2 Alphabetical Reference Section
Appendix 3 Language Notes and Topographical Glossary
Appendix 4 Further Reading
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