A few days on Mallorca
May 13, 2016, 2:05 pm
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Soller
Soller is a nice town with many cultural spots and worth a visit.
Centre of Soller is the Placa Constitucio with the town hall
Banco Central
and Sant Bartomeu, one of the more important churches on Mallorca.
Quite nice
I visited Can Prunera, a museum in an art nouveau villa.
They also have some art of Miro and Renč Magritte and Edvard Munch.
Centre of Soller is the Placa Constitucio with the town hall
Banco Central
and Sant Bartomeu, one of the more important churches on Mallorca.
Quite nice
I visited Can Prunera, a museum in an art nouveau villa.
They also have some art of Miro and Renč Magritte and Edvard Munch.
May 14, 2016, 4:58 am
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Fornalutx
Fornalutx is one of the most famous mountain villages on Mallorca. Like most of them itīs quite charming, but not as great as you could anticipate after the description in your travel guide. In the village was some kind of festival, so the town center was quite busy with TV-teams etc. Didnīt really understand whatīs going on, couldnt see anything whatīs justify a TV-report. After I found a parking-space I explored the village. Over all nice, but canīt really understand the hype....
May 14, 2016, 7:11 am
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Thank you - was quite easy. The guy beside her wears a shirt with a text on it. It says "Mia Julia - nackt ist geil - Crew". (Translation: nude is horny). So you know she is not a "normal" girl. A simple Google search and you found all Information, she has a Wikipedia-entry.
She does seem to have quite a following in Mallorca.
May 14, 2016, 7:31 am
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Sa Calobra
Sa Calobra is a small village and itīs nothing to write home about! Why is it one of the most famous sights on Mallorca? Because the road to it offers some of the most beautiful views on Mallorca and itīs near the mouth of Canyon de Torrent Pareis. Also you can reach Calu Tuent via a separate serpentine road.
First you must know, that the road like most serpentine roads on Mallorca is very popular among cyclists. While some drive on the right, many drive ALWAYS in parallel (often incredible slow), in the middle of the road etc. Itīs a miracle that you doesnīt find a cross all 5 meters with “stupid cyclist” and a date on it. Perhaps they only forbid to set up crosses for killed cyclists....
On the road you find some really nice view points.
Anyone needs a new car? Iīm sure you can negotiate a good deal and it doesnīt seem to be too much work. But only self-collection!
More great views
Embassament de Cúber
Embassament de Gorg Blau
Nice views every kilometre :-)
View of Cala Tuent
Cala Tuent
The German translation is quite funny.....
They translated slippery with “schlüpfrig”. Schlüpfrig has a sexual touch in German, like obscene.
Finally I reached Sa Calobra, were you can left your car on a fee-paying parking space. Also you see the coaches which bring all the tourists.... The bay is full of self-catering restaurants (didnīt take pictures) and it reeks of old grease. Not so nice.....
Cala de Sa Calobra
Port de Sa Clobra
Nice rocks
Never less the views on the water are stunning
Nice resting places
After a short walk you reach the estuary area were the views get even more spectacular
You reach the canyon through a tunnel
The canyon is impressive, you can walk a few kilometres inside as long as the Torrent de Pareis isnīt carrying water.
First you must know, that the road like most serpentine roads on Mallorca is very popular among cyclists. While some drive on the right, many drive ALWAYS in parallel (often incredible slow), in the middle of the road etc. Itīs a miracle that you doesnīt find a cross all 5 meters with “stupid cyclist” and a date on it. Perhaps they only forbid to set up crosses for killed cyclists....
On the road you find some really nice view points.
Anyone needs a new car? Iīm sure you can negotiate a good deal and it doesnīt seem to be too much work. But only self-collection!
More great views
Embassament de Cúber
Embassament de Gorg Blau
Nice views every kilometre :-)
View of Cala Tuent
Cala Tuent
The German translation is quite funny.....
They translated slippery with “schlüpfrig”. Schlüpfrig has a sexual touch in German, like obscene.
Finally I reached Sa Calobra, were you can left your car on a fee-paying parking space. Also you see the coaches which bring all the tourists.... The bay is full of self-catering restaurants (didnīt take pictures) and it reeks of old grease. Not so nice.....
Cala de Sa Calobra
Port de Sa Clobra
Nice rocks
Never less the views on the water are stunning
Nice resting places
After a short walk you reach the estuary area were the views get even more spectacular
You reach the canyon through a tunnel
The canyon is impressive, you can walk a few kilometres inside as long as the Torrent de Pareis isnīt carrying water.
Last edited by offerendum; May 14, 2016 at 7:53 am
May 14, 2016, 12:36 pm
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Santuari de Lluc
Santuari de Lluc is a monastery in the north-west of Mallorca. Itīs considered the most important pilgrim site and the spiritual centre of Mallorca. Itīs also home of a childrenīs choir and a boarding school.
You enter the monastery through a simple gate
The front is relative simple
Some statues of bishops
The facade of the basilica
From inside itīs richly decorated
Black madonna
The Santuari also house a museum with different themes. You find ancient artefacts, Mallorcian art, furniture and liturgical devices.
Next stop was the Botanical Garden
Last I did the way of the cross which leads up a hill. Itīs for the view....
View of the monastry
You enter the monastery through a simple gate
The front is relative simple
Some statues of bishops
The facade of the basilica
From inside itīs richly decorated
Black madonna
The Santuari also house a museum with different themes. You find ancient artefacts, Mallorcian art, furniture and liturgical devices.
Next stop was the Botanical Garden
Last I did the way of the cross which leads up a hill. Itīs for the view....
View of the monastry
May 14, 2016, 3:58 pm
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Sa Calobra is a small village and itīs nothing to write home about! Why is it one of the most famous sights on Mallorca? Because the road to it offers some of the most beautiful views on Mallorca and itīs near the mouth of Canyon de Torrent Pareis. Also you can reach Calu Tuent via a separate serpentine road.
First you must know, that the road like most serpentine roads on Mallorca is very popular among cyclists. While some drive on the right, many drive ALWAYS in parallel (often incredible slow), in the middle of the road etc. Itīs a miracle that you doesnīt find a cross all 5 meters with stupid cyclist and a date on it. Perhaps they only forbid to set up crosses for killed cyclists....
First you must know, that the road like most serpentine roads on Mallorca is very popular among cyclists. While some drive on the right, many drive ALWAYS in parallel (often incredible slow), in the middle of the road etc. Itīs a miracle that you doesnīt find a cross all 5 meters with stupid cyclist and a date on it. Perhaps they only forbid to set up crosses for killed cyclists....
May 15, 2016, 4:10 am
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May 15, 2016, 8:37 am
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Mallorca has the reputation of cheap, mass-tourism area, not at all attractive for my needs. I've heard how beautiful and classy it is away from the tourist centers but I've never really heard any details on the different side. It really is a lovely island with lots of areas still unspoiled. Thank you for this entertaining report!
May 15, 2016, 1:22 pm
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Mallorca has the reputation of cheap, mass-tourism area, not at all attractive for my needs. I've heard how beautiful and classy it is away from the tourist centers but I've never really heard any details on the different side. It really is a lovely island with lots of areas still unspoiled. Thank you for this entertaining report!
I will show some more from the other side, so far it was only the second day
May 15, 2016, 2:03 pm
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Puig de Randa
Another spiritual centre of Mallorca is Puig de Randa near Algaida. Itīs a mountain with 3 monasteries on it. You reach the peak again over serpentine road with some cyclists.
The highest and most important of the 3 monasteries is Nostra Senyora de Cura. First you enjoy a great view from the peak.
Say hello to some sheep.
You enter the cura through a gate.
Inside you find a courtyard, a small garden and a cafe.
The church is relative small
and houses a Madonna.
The museum offers some artefacts from the region and the old cura.
In the middle is Santuari de Sant Honorat. It offers also good views.
The building and the church are relative small.
The lowest lying monastery is Santuari de Grácia. It is located below a rock face which is quite impressive.
Again you can enjoy beautiful views.
The church is the biggest of the 3 with some nice tiles.
The highest and most important of the 3 monasteries is Nostra Senyora de Cura. First you enjoy a great view from the peak.
Say hello to some sheep.
You enter the cura through a gate.
Inside you find a courtyard, a small garden and a cafe.
The church is relative small
and houses a Madonna.
The museum offers some artefacts from the region and the old cura.
In the middle is Santuari de Sant Honorat. It offers also good views.
The building and the church are relative small.
The lowest lying monastery is Santuari de Grácia. It is located below a rock face which is quite impressive.
Again you can enjoy beautiful views.
The church is the biggest of the 3 with some nice tiles.
May 15, 2016, 2:52 pm
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Coves del Drac
Mallorca has many coves and especially some of the most fascinating stalactite caves. The most famous are Coves del Drac near Portocristo. You find the biggest underground lake in Europe inside.
When you reach the site you learn at the moment, that you are in the middle of tourist-Mallorca. In the high-season you wait easily a few hours for a tour (book in advance via internet!). I got a timed ticket for the next tour which came 15 €. At the entrance some busses brought groups of tourists.
From the entrance you enjoy a nice view over the ocean.
Inside the cave you fast see impressive formations of dripstones. By viewing some of the pictures you can imagine how romantic the visit is with only few other people on the (self-guided) tour.
After a while we reached the lake. On the lake they offer a classical-concert. How romantic and beautiful. 3 boats come in and an orchestra plays 3 music pieces. Great art and culture. All my attempts to do pictures failed due the bad light, but I did some videos. They impressively demonstrate the situation.
After this epic piece of art you can choose to do a boat-tour over the lake or walk. I decided to leave the cave this century and walked.
The cave is beautiful and a must see. I woudnīt need the theatre.....
When you reach the site you learn at the moment, that you are in the middle of tourist-Mallorca. In the high-season you wait easily a few hours for a tour (book in advance via internet!). I got a timed ticket for the next tour which came 15 €. At the entrance some busses brought groups of tourists.
From the entrance you enjoy a nice view over the ocean.
Inside the cave you fast see impressive formations of dripstones. By viewing some of the pictures you can imagine how romantic the visit is with only few other people on the (self-guided) tour.
After a while we reached the lake. On the lake they offer a classical-concert. How romantic and beautiful. 3 boats come in and an orchestra plays 3 music pieces. Great art and culture. All my attempts to do pictures failed due the bad light, but I did some videos. They impressively demonstrate the situation.
After this epic piece of art you can choose to do a boat-tour over the lake or walk. I decided to leave the cave this century and walked.
The cave is beautiful and a must see. I woudnīt need the theatre.....
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May 16, 2016, 5:08 am
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Cala sa Nau
Mallorca has many beautiful beaches. Some offers services like sun-chairs and bars. My favourite (of the ones I know of course) is Cala sa Nau near Portocolm. It offers a small bar, a great location and sunchairs for rent.
