Walking in Mallorca - A Walker's Guide

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Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
23 Aug 2010
Edition
Fourth
ISBN
9781852844882
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ISBN (10)
1852844884
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 2.2cm
Weight
460g
Pages
384
Originally Published
11 Oct 2006

Walking in Mallorca

Classic Mountain Walks in Mallorca by Paddy Dillon, June Parker

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. More...

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Seasons

Year round, but expect to get pretty hot in summer. Over 300 sunny days per year. Climate in Read More... 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. Read More... 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 Read More... 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
 
 
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