Mallorca, Spain - July 31 to August 7, 2003


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Mallorca is the largest (3,640 square km), most populous, and most visited (around 7 million visitors per year) of the Balearic Islands.

Mass tourism and a boom in construction have partly changed the appearance of the lovely island. Thousands of tourists romp on the beaches that are surrounded by huge hotels. Nevertheless, Mallorca still preserved some of its beauty… more and more people discover "the other Mallorca", a Mallorca beyond beach life, sea and party.

Discover the breathtaking nature, hike around the mountains, smell the smell of exotic flowers, pick an orange from the trees and experience the friendliness of the people. For me, Mallorca was a positive surprise… I enjoyed my week there a lot. And I hope you enjoy my pictures :-)


Puerto de Sóller

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Puerto de Sóller was our base for the week. My mom and I did a lot of walking around the town and the outskirts - we enjoyed the perfect views down to the harbour and the fantastic sunsets.

Puerto de Sóller Puerto de Sóller Harbor Fishing nets
Lighthouse Tram Tram Seaside promenade
On the beach Church Narrow street Shop
Lemontree The sea The sea Dani
Sunset Sunset Sunset Nightly illuminated Puerto

Sóller

Sóller and Puerto de Sóller are connected with the nostalgic tram - a ride through orchards and vegetable gardens. Sóller itself is a quaint town with a lively Saturday morning market.

Welcome to Sóller Sóller Sóller Sóller
Tram Church Narrow street Saturday morning market

Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca (La Ciutat) is the capital of Mallorca and offers a lot for its visitors - grab a map and get lost in its narrow streets.

Between Palma and Sóller commutes the "Red Bolt", a train that leads you through breathtaking nature and 13 tunnels. Definitely a great experience :-)

The Red Bolt Passeig de Sagrera Shopping street Street art
Town Hall Olive tree Placa Mayor Passeig des Born
Palacio de la Almudaina and Catedral La Seu Catedral La Seu S'Hort del Rei View down to the harbor
Banys Arabs (Arab Bathhouses) Church Patio Narrow street

Daytrip

Once we rented a car for a day and explored the Serra de Tramuntana, the mountain range in the northwest of the island.
Our route (approx. 200 km): Puerto de Sóller - Sóller - Fornalutx - Torrent de Pareis - Cala de sa Calobra - Santuari de Lluc - Pollença - Puerto de Pollença - Alcúdia - Sa Pobla - Inca - Binissalem - Palma - Andratx - Estellencs - Banyalbufar - Valldemossa - Deià - Sóller - Puerto de Sóller

Church in Fornalutx Fornalutx Our car Reservoir Gorg Blau
Cala de sa Calobra Cala de sa Calobra Cala de sa Calobra Serpentines
Santuari de Lluc (monastery) Santuari de Lluc (monastery) Alcúdia Alcúdia
Alcúdia Cemetery near Sa Pobla Cemetery near Sa Pobla Street in Andratx
Wind Wheel Street Street sign The sea
Olive trees plantation near Deià Olive tree Deià Deià

Sóller, Mallorca
Lonely Planet: Mallorca
Guide to Mallorca
Mallorca Fact
Mallorca Online
Balearics Guide


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