Alhambra is located on a hilltop against the backdrop of the serra de tramuntana mountains.

Serra de Tramuntana is the massive mountain chain that covers the whole north of Mallorca. We will show you a beautiful drive in the UNESCO listed mountains as we will drive from Andraitx to Soller. Each time we go to Mallorca we spend a day or two in Tramuntana. We just have to get to the island’s lovely countryside, the rugged coast in the north. And see all those pretty villages with yellow dry-stone houses. After reading this post you will know what this means. The steep mountain slopes where wild rosemary grows make a striking contrast to the tourist-filled south coast. Yet Serra de Tramuntana is only half an hour away from Mallorcan beaches. A typical Serra de Tramuntana dry-stone building at Valldemossa We are not the only that love these massive Mallorcan mountains: even UNESCO has noticed the beauty of Serra de Tramuntana and declared it a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural landscape category. Serra de Tramuntana is ancient agricultural land, terraced vineyards, olive and almond groves, oranges and tomatoes – and ancient postcard-pretty villages with cobbled lanes. Our Serra de Tramuntana Drive on the Map Map of our Serra de Tramuntana drive. The prettiest villages are marked on the map. Our Serra de Tramuntana drive is 120 km in all, with a motorway both in the beginning and at the end (from Palma to Peguera and from Soller to Palma). The mountain road is very good today so the whole itinerary is easy and nice to drive. The road is not narrow nor dangerou...

Cornador Gran is an eye-catching peak in the Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca. At an elevation of 956 meters, it towers above Sóller Valley and stands out with its distinct tombstone-shape. The hike to Cornador Gran peak starts in the hamlet of Biniaraix, 2 kilometers from Sóller. It follows the GR221 Dry Stone Route, which actually traces the old pilgrimage route to the LLuc Monastery. After ascending the Biniaraix Gorge (Barranc de Biniaraix) along a mostly cobbled path, the trail crosses the Torrent de l’Ofre stream and climbs up a final 260 meters to the summit of Cornador Gran. The hike from Biniaraix to Cornador Gran presents no technical difficulty. However, it’s a moderately difficult hike because of the considerable elevation gain/loss (1150 meters). Also, almost the entire route is paved with cobblestones. Hiking on an uneven cobbled path for hours is taxing, especially on the descent. Another thing to be aware of is the popularity of this route. In addition to the GR 221 trekkers, this trail is very popular among trail runners as well as day hikers, who are hiking point-to-point from Cúber reservoir to Sóller. However, most hikers/runners do not ascend to Cornador Gran. So, there is some peace and quiet after all. Cornador Gran Peak Hike, Mallorca • Trailhead: Biniaraix. Exact Location: • Distance: 11.8 km out-and-back • Time Needed: 5 hours • Elevation Gain/Loss: 1150 meters • Difficulty: Moderately Difficult • Minimum Elevation: 98 meters • Maximum Elevation: ...

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