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7 Northwestern Coast Tips for Drivers
of Mallorca Length: 50 km (31 miles).
Stopping-off points: Most
The northern slopes of the Serra de Tramuntana provide places along the route have a
some magnificent views and a wonderful sense of isolation. bar or restaurant; the restaurant
Banyalbufar and Valldemossa have a number of interesting at Mirador de Ricardo Roca is
superb. Accommodation can be
historic sights, but it is the scenery of the rugged coastline, found in Andratx and Valldemossa.
which manages to be both imposing and beautiful, that is 5 Banyalbufar Further information:
Founded by the Arabs, this small town is surrounded by terraced
most impressive. The route is dramatic, traversing tunnels fields descending to the sea. Until the late 19th century, the district Valldemossa, Av da Palma 7.
and gorges, but it is not difficult, except for the approach was famous for its vineyards. Sóller Tel 971 612 106.
to Port d’es Canonge and Port de Valldemossa. It can be
covered in a single day. If you are fit, you could even cycle. 4 Mirador de Ses Ànimes 7 La Granja
The former defence tower, Once a country estate, La
standing on a steep rock, Granja now houses one of
3 Estellencs now serves as a viewpoint. the island’s most interesting
A small town with The entrance to the tower is museums. It stages shows J
old stone houses, narrow, but the panoramic of regional dance,
an interesting, views are very rewarding. crafts and local
mostly 18th- winetastings.
century, church
and a handful of J
souvenir shops.
The route follows
the main street. Palma 6 Port d’es Canonge
J The road to this small fishing port and
beach is narrow and winding, but the
beauty of the spot makes it worth the trek.
2 Mirador de Ricardo Roca Fishermen’s huts and a restaurant are by
This viewpoint is situated the beach, as well as lots of modern villas.
on the terrace of the Es Grau
restaurant. It affords a Palma
spectacular view of the
northwestern coastline.
8 Esporles
At the centre of this
friendly town, far from
Serra De Tramuntana cafés and restaurants. The
the tourist haunts, is the
shady Passeig del Rei,
lined with numerous
J PuigpunyentPuigpunyent nearby church was built
in the early 16th century.

9 Port de Valldemossa
1 Andratx A small, shingly beach and a good
A charming little town fish restaurant are the main reasons
with attractive houses to follow the winding road from
and cobbled streets. J Valldemossa to this pretty hamlet.
The market is held on It offers peace and idyllic scenery,
Wednesday and is a time J and is visited by only a handful
when the usually empty of holidaymakers.
streets teem with life.

Calvià
Key
0 Valldemossa Suggested route
Frédéric Chopin wintered here in 1838. It is worth
0 kilometres 2 taking a stroll through the town’s narrow alleys, Other road
Palma
0 miles 2 after visiting the monastery and the royal palace. Scenic route
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp148–50 and pp155–9 For keys to symbols see back flap

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