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Tips for Drivers
Length: 50 km (31 miles).
Stopping-off points: Most
places along the route have a
bar or restaurant; the restaurant
at Mirador de Ricardo Roca is
superb. Accommodation can be
found in Andratx and Valldemossa.
5 Banyalbufar Further information:
Founded by the Arabs, this small town is surrounded by terraced Valldemossa, Av da Palma 7.
fields descending to the sea. Until the late 19th century, the district Tel 971 612 106.
was famous for its vineyards.
Sóller
7 La Granja
Once a country estate, La
Granja now houses one of
the island’s most interesting
museums. It stages shows J
of regional dance,
crafts and local
winetastings.
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Palma
6 Port d’es Canonge
The road to this small fishing port and
beach is narrow and winding, but the
beauty of the spot makes it worth the trek.
Fishermen’s huts and a restaurant are by
the beach, as well as lots of modern villas.
Palma

8 Esporles
At the centre of this
friendly town, far from
the tourist haunts, is the
shady Passeig del Rei,
lined with numerous
cafés and restaurants. The
Puigpunyent nearby church was built
in the early 16th century.

9 Port de Valldemossa
A small, shingly beach and a good
fish restaurant are the main reasons
to follow the winding road from
Valldemossa to this pretty hamlet.
It offers peace and idyllic scenery,
and is visited by only a handful
of holidaymakers.

Key
0 Valldemossa Suggested route
Frédéric Chopin wintered here in 1838. It is worth
taking a stroll through the town’s narrow alleys, Other road
after visiting the monastery and the royal palace. Scenic route

For keys to symbols see back flap

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