Majorca - Along the GR221

Get in the mood for your hiking week in the Tramuntana with a leisurely stroll along the fine sandy beach promenade.

A short transfer takes you to Pollença, where you follow the route through a green valley with almond and olive trees. On the historic pilgrimage path in the direction of the Lluc monastery, with a first glimpse of the impressive Tramuntana mountains. A pass leads past the Puig Tomir, which can also be climbed in a sporty detour. Through holm oak forests with wonderful views back to the coast to Lluc for the night in the monastery.

You climb up into the mountains on historic terraced paths, past old snow houses. Across an almost alpine, Mediterranean mountain landscape to the "Coll des Prat" pass, the highest point of your journey, at the foot of the mighty Puig de Massanella. After a rest with a fantastic view of the neighbouring island of Menorca, your path leads via the Font des Prat spring to the charming hostel Refugi Tossal Verds, in the middle of a picturesque landscape.

The king's stage in the heart of the Tramuntana. Fragrant rosemary and juniper bushes accompany you on your way around the Tossal-Verds massif to the Gorg Blau and Cuber reservoirs. The Pass de L'Ofre offers a magnificent panoramic view of the lakes and the peaks of the Tramuntana. On the way to Sóller, follow the terraced path through the imposing gorge of Biniaraix. Fragrant citrus fruits welcome you in the valley of Sóller, from there with the old tram to Pt. Soller.

From now on, your path runs along the wild and romantic west coast. There you will be rewarded with countless panoramas - of the sea, the rugged coast and the Tramuntana mountains behind. It is not for nothing that many personalities have settled here in hidden villas. In the Bay of Deia, be sure to try the local tapas at the tavern over the sea before heading to Valldemossa on Archduke John's bridle path. Also in this section, you will be enchanted by the views! In Valldemossa, you can walk in the footsteps of Chopin through the lively streets.

Across a rocky ridge, past old charcoal burners on the postal route "Cami des Correu" to the small town of Esporles inland. At La Granja estate you can experience how people used to live and work on the island. The descent to Banyalbufar with its endless terraced gardens, which the Arabs called the "garden by the sea", is uniquely beautiful. In this pretty place, you can linger and relax while looking at the sparkling sea.

Over the terraces of Banyalbufar, past olive groves and through well-kept country estates to the pretty village of Estellences at the foot of the Puig des Galatzó. Well-groomed restaurants invite you to take a lunch break, and you start the second part of your stage well-strengthened. First relaxed on the coast, then high up to the Coll des Pinotelli. From here it goes down, you meet a green and quiet high valley and end your stage in the fertile valley of Es Capdella. By transfer to the fashionable coastal town of Pt. Andratx

At the end, a stage with the finest panoramic views awaits you! After a short transfer, you start at the Coll de sa Gramola towards the former Trappist monastery La Trappa. The unique coastline spoils your eyes, and soon your gaze will be directed towards the spectacular dragon island "La Dragonera". Pure postcard idyll, not for nothing one of the most famous hikes in Mallorca. After a refreshing dip in the sea in the charming town of Sant Elm on scenic paths back to Pt. Andratx