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48 horas en la Serra de Tramuntana

Por Jesús Torné | 08 de August de 2019

Una ruta veraniega por este paraíso a ras de mar

En invierno, pero también en verano, hay otra isla: hay que buscarla al margen del bullicio, de las colas de coches a Es Trenc o de las tiendas de souvenirs. La Serra de Tramuntana, en el norte y cuyo paisaje cultural fue declarado Patrimonio cultural por la UNESCO en 2011, es el accidente geográfico más rotundo de una isla que ya es en sí un paraíso geográfico. Da para 48 horas o para una vida

DIA 1:

07:00 - Amanecer de Sa Dragonera desde la playa de Sant Elm

Dependiendo del día, será a una u otra hora. Desde el vértice oeste de la Serra de Tramuntana, Sant Elm (Andratx), uno ve alumbrar el sol al islote de Sa Dragonera ejecutando uno de los espectáculos naturales más sobresalientes de la isla. Podemos aprovechar para echar el primer chapuzón en esta playa con bastantes servicios.

10:00 - Desayuno en Galilea

En la plaza de este agradable pueblecito hay un par de bares, el Bar Sa Plaça tiene buenas vistas a la Serra. Abre a las 10:00 pero, si el hambre aprieta, podemos ir a Es Capdellà y tomar un variado o un pa amb oli -patrimonios gastronómicos insulares- en Es Molí.

11:30 - Torre de Ses Ànimes

Desde esta atalaya de finales del siglo XVI se disfruta de una de los mejores atardeceres de Mallorca, pero son raros los puntos desde la Serra desde dónde no ver magníficamente este espectáculo.

12:30 - Port des Canonge

En esta zona del litoral hay playas similares: tranquilas, de cantos rodados y grava, cristalinas y prácticamente vírgenes. Ésta encaja en la ruta pero Cala Banyalbufar o el puerto de Valldemossa son también buenas opciones. El Port des Canonge es estrecho y con poco espacio, pero por ese motivo hay poca afluencia.

14:00 - Can Marió y de compras en Valldemossa

Can Marió es como comer en una casa mallorquina. Había sido un hostal, tiene más de cien años y parece que se ha detenido el tiempo. La carta recoge los platos clásicos de la cocina local: arròs brut, los distintos tipos de frit, sopes, llom amb col, escaldums y el gató de postre. Podremos bajar la comida en el pueblo donde Chopin y George Sand pasaron un controvertido invierno en 1838. Valldemossa es una localidad preciosa. Si aún os queda hambre, podéis pedir una coca de patata y un granizado de almendra en Ca’n Molinas, por ejemplo.

17:00 - Tras los pasos de los genios en Deià

El Archiduque Luis Salvador de Austria captó la belleza natural de las islas y la inmortalizó en su gran obra, el Die Balearen. Otros dos importantes escritores -Robert Graves y Ramon Llull- confluyeron en Deià en siglos distintos. Podemos descubrirles por ejemplo en Miramar, que fue palacio y monasterio, y en el pueblo de Deià en el caso de Graves: es especialmente delicado su sitio de reposo: desde el cementerio tenemos una vista abrumadora del paraje. Si se busca un chapuzón, Cala Deià es coqueta y liberal.

20:30 - Puesta de sol en Son Marroig

Ésta es una zona de atardeceres espectaculares, pero el recorte de luces del templete de mármol del Archiduque en Son Marroig, y a sus pies Sa Foradada es lo que llaman un must.

21:30 - Cena y copas en Sa Fonda de Deià

Este bar abrió hace 30 años y pronto se convirtió en anzuelo de las estrellas. La lista es larga y seguramente ha contribuido que Michael Douglas y Mike Oldfield hayan tenido casas en los aledaños.

DIA 2

10:00 - Es Canyeret

Comenzamos el día en la playa de Llucalcari. Rodeados de rocas, algunas enormes, y con los pies en la grava, podemos bañarnos en el mar o en barro, mezclando la arcilla con el agua de una fuente próxima. Si tenemos un kayak cerca y energía, podemos acercarnos a sa Cova Fosca, una gruta gigante cavada en los acantilados.

11:30 - Sóller

Parada obligatoria de la Serra, Sóller es uno de los mejores ejemplos de pueblo de interior pero, gracias a la migración a Francia o Suiza de sus vecinos en el siglo XIX y a su retorno, es también un museo al aire libre de arquitectura modernista. La veremos en su iglesia, en el Banco de Sóller, en Can Prunera o en su epílogo, el cementerio de Son Sang. Podemos zamparnos un helado de Sa Fàbrica antes de bajar al puerto: lo haremos en coche o con el tranvía, apéndice del antiguo tren de madera que comunica el pueblo con Palma.

13:00 - Excursión a Sa Calobra y el Torrent de Pareis

En el puerto de Sóller cogemos uno de los barcos que llevan a Sa Calobra y al Torrent de Pareis. En temporada alta, sale uno a las 13:00. El trayecto es corto, de aproximadamente 45 minutos y en él se puede contemplar la escarpada silueta de la costa de la Serra. A la sombra del Puig Major, el pico más alto de la isla, con 1.445 metros, Sa Calobra está comunicada con el Torrent de Pareis por un caminito estrecho, para el que se recomienda calzado cómodo y estar en forma. Pintores y cineastas han captado la arrebatadora belleza de esta desembocadura. Si no nos atrevemos a ir al Torrent, podemos quedarnos en la playa de Sa Calobra y comer en alguno de sus restaurantes.

16:40 - Vuelta al Puerto de Sóller

Paseamos por este puerto o tomamos algo en una de las muchas terrazas de esta zona turística, pero elegante, de Mallorca. Si tenemos fuerzas, podemos subir hasta el mirador de Santa Catalina, que abarca una buena vista del puerto más grande de la costa noroeste. Luego, tomamos el tranvía para volver a Sóller y retomar la ruta en coche.

20:30 - Puesta de sol desde el Nus de sa Corbata

Desde esta carretera repleta de curvas, con un desnivel de 900 metros, se contempla una de las puestas de sol más bonitas de Mallorca. Podremos parar en alguno de sus miradores para contemplarla.

21:00 - Cena en Miceli

Marga Coll es una de las grandes cocineras de la isla. Cada día va al mercado de Inca y diseña el menú de su restaurante en Selva, municipio limítrofe con la Serra. Magnífica cocina y producto mallorquines. El problema: encontrar mesa, por lo que hay que reservar con tiempo.

23:00 - Noche en el santuario de Lluc

Nada mejor que despedirnos de la Serra alojándonos en el santuario que alberga la patrona de la isla. Fundado en el siglo XIII, dispone de 81 habitaciones y 39 apartamentos con muchos servicios.

DESPIECE

Fiestas en los municipios de la Serra

Sant Victorià (primer sábado de julio) - Fiestas en Campanet

Virgen del Carmen (16 de julio) - celebraciones en los pueblos marineros

Sant Jaume (25 de julio) - Banyalbufar

La Beata (28 de julio) - Valldemossa

Moros y Cristianos (2 de agosto) - Pollença

Sant Llorenç (10 de agosto) - Escorca

Mare de Déu d’agost (15 de agosto) - Fiestas en varios pueblos

Sant Roc (16 de agosto) - Alaró

Fiestas del Rei en Jaume (1-15 de septiembre) - Calvià

Sant Mateu (21 de septiembre) - Bunyola

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Morocco's Mediterranean side

This region is perfect for exploring cities with centuries of history and switching off amid natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. From Tangier to Nador, here are ten places in northern Morocco to discover by motorhome. Only a few kilometres separate Spain from Morocco; in less than an hour by ferry from southern mainland Spain, an entire country opens up that is best discovered slowly. The Rif massif dominates this Amazigh region and has shaped a landscape of small, remarkable roads that cross valleys and hug the coastline. 1: The gateway to Morocco Tangier This city is a gateway not only to Morocco but to the African continent. Located at a strategic point on the Strait of Gibraltar, it has Phoenician and Roman roots. The streets of the medina reveal both the Arab past and present, while this architecture mingles with 20th-century buildings dating from the period when Tangier was under international administration. Spanish influence can also be seen, for example in the Cervantes Theatre. Tangier's ceramics reflect the colour of the sea 2: Views over the Strait Cape Spartel Cape Spartel, ten kilometres from Tangier, offers one of the finest views over the Strait. This is where the Atlantic gives way to the Mediterranean. The lighthouse here was one of the first in the country and has been operating since 1864. It stands within a nature reserve that fills up at weekends with Tangier residents looking to escape the city for a family day out. Nearby are also the Caves of Hercules and the Atlantic beaches of Sidi Kacem and Achakkar where surfing and other water sports can be enjoyed. 3: The Atlantic coast Assilah The narrow white streets of Assilah have become an open-air museum. Murals bring colour to the medina of this small Atlantic town. From the old-city walls you can see the ocean and the town's sandy beaches. It is the perfect place to stop and enjoy some fish. Assilah's medina is recognised by UNESCO as historic heritage 4: The blue city Chefchaouen Morocco's blue pearl wins over travellers with its maze of lanes on the side of a mountain. The old town is a seemingly endless network of irregular streets lined with small shops selling souvenirs, clothes, food and spices. It is one of the best places to stay overnight and also a great base for enjoying the many walking trails in the region. 5: Switch off in nature Talassemtane National Park This natural park of almost 60,000 hectares is one of the treasures of the Rif Mountains. One of the best places to base yourself is the small village of Akchour, from where several routes set out into this mountainous area on foot or by bike. You can also see Atlas cedar forests and the waterfall named after the village. Streams and natural pools abound in Talassemtane 6: The White Dove Tetouan Back on the Mediterranean, Tetouan is an essential stop. Its buildings are white, while in the medina this colour mixes with the green of many doorways. The old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tetouan is also known as “the daughter of Granada” because of its Hispano-Moorish architecture. A few kilometres away lies Martil beach, the closest coastal area to the city and a good place to spend the night. 7: Sea and mountains Al Hoceima National Park Following the coastal road from Oued Laou towards Al Hoceima brings you to this national park, a vast landscape of nature and mountains that descend towards the Mediterranean. Between the cliffs and rocky stretches are small hidden beaches and coves such as Taoussarte and Taydiwine. Ospreys can also be seen hunting over these waters. 8: Mediterranean beaches Oued Laou Set between the mountains, the beach and small fishing village of Oued Laou are among the best places to stop, unwind and take a break from the journey. The road from Tetouan is one of the most beautiful in northern Morocco, following the coastline past cliffs and small rocky coves. Several campsites, shops and restaurants can be found near the village. Green is associated with Paradise in Islam 9: The city on the cliff Al Hoceima This Rif city lies on the coast, surrounded by beaches and home to one of the most important ports in northern Morocco. It stands on an impressive cliff. Between 1994 and 2004, two major earthquakes struck the area, causing more than 500 deaths. It was also one of the centres of resistance to Spanish colonisation. Today, it is one of the most popular places for locals and travellers to spend their summer holidays and enjoy the calm Mediterranean waters. 10: The eastern coast Nador Nador is the final stop and the most important city on Morocco's eastern coast, only a few kilometres from Melilla. The city overlooks the Mar Chica, a saltwater lagoon connected to the sea. Following the road east, you come to the well-known Red Beach, a rocky beach, and the long Ras El-Ma beach, with several kilometres of sand. Close to the Algerian border lies the resort town of Saïdia, where you will find numerous large hotels and restaurants.

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Mallorca on foot and on two wheels

Mallorca's mild climate and good transport connections have led many walkers and, above all, cyclists to choose the island for their favourite sport. Here are ten routes to get your legs moving, either on foot or without leaving the saddle. With 1,600 km of secondary roads and 468 km of signposted routes, Mallorca offers the perfect infrastructure for cycle tourism. Its diverse landscape —coastal, urban, rural and mountainous— also makes it ideal for exploring on foot. The experience is even better when the island is quieter, between October and May. 1: Contrasting landscapes along the old railway line The Manacor–Artà greenway This is not a circular route, so you will need to plan the return journey. At just under 30 kilometres, it is relatively easy and lets you enjoy a variety of landscapes without getting off the bike, following the old railway line. Starting east of Manacor, by the time you reach Artà you will have passed through tunnels and old stations and seen rural Mallorca, mountains, Mediterranean woodland and, in the distance, the coastline of s'Illot and Cala Millor. An easier alternative runs from Son Carrió to Son Servera. 2: Culture and the Serra de Tramuntana Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller The Valldemossa Charterhouse, where Chopin stayed, and Sóller's architectural heritage, particularly its Modernist buildings, make these two Serra villages well worth visiting. This road-bike route is for experienced cyclists. From Valldemossa, head to the Monastery of Miramar, founded by Ramon Llull, and Son Marroig, associated with Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria. Following the coast, you will reach Deià before descending to Sóller's Orange Valley. The route covers 36 km. 3: Mallorca's highest point, Lluc and the Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs Puig Major from Sóller Another demanding route for experienced cyclists, but one that belongs in this top ten because it climbs the island's highest peak. From Sóller, climb to the Monnàber tunnel, around 900 metres long. Roughly 2 km farther on is the military base, where permission must be requested to access Puig Major. From its 1,445-metre summit, you can enjoy some of the island's finest views. Afterwards, descend towards the Lluc Sanctuary, another essential stop, passing the Cúber and Gorg Blau reservoirs. From Coll de Sa Batalla, return to Sóller along the MA-10. Walking among ancient stones 4: Beaches and natural parks by bike From Cala Egos to Es Trenc This non-circular road-bike route covers around 60 km. It takes in the coast of Santanyí and Campos and some of Mallorca's finest beaches. Starting in Cala Egos, head to Portopetro via Camí des Barranc, passing along the northern edge of Mondragó Natural Park. Continue alongside the torrent d'en Reieta to Santanyí, then cross this attractive town and ride on to Es Llombards, Ses Salines and Colònia de Sant Jordi. There you can leave the bike and, if the weather allows, walk for a while and take a dip in Es Trenc-Salobrar Natural Park or, at the other end, Es Carbó. All are spectacular beaches. 5: Great views of the Serra and the coast Planícia from Esporles This 30 km mountain-bike route is of moderate difficulty. Starting in Esporles, one of the Serra's prettiest villages, head towards Mirador de Mar along the old path that once linked the village with Port de Calonge. The views are spectacular. Return towards the MA-10 to descend towards Banyalbufar, but turn off first towards Planícia. Depending on your energy and available time, you can explore one of the three routes within this public estate. On the return journey, stop at the Es Verger viewpoint before continuing to another beautiful village, Banyalbufar, and from there back to Esporles. 6: Phoenician necropolis beside the beach Son Real The walk through the public estate of Son Real, in the municipality of Santa Margalida, is especially suitable for families. It is only around 2 km long, with no significant climbs or descents, and includes plenty to interest children. There are four possible routes, but the essential one leads to the impressive Punta des Fenicis necropolis, with burials dating from the Iron Age through to Roman times. And while you are there, you can enjoy a swim at the beach next to it. Sea and mountains in Sóller 7: Family walking and cycling S'Albufera S'Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park, in the north of the island, is ideal for families. There are four routes that can be completed on foot or by bike: Sa Roca, Es Colombars, Es Cibollars and Es Camí d'Enmig-Ses Puntes. The longest, around three hours, is the last of these, but all of them offer the chance to enjoy the park's rich wildlife, particularly its birdlife. 8: One of Mallorca's most photographed horizons Torrent de Pareis There are several routes, some even suitable only for mountaineers, leading to the spectacular mouth of this torrent, one of Mallorca's most photogenic beaches. The classic route is the descent through the gorge from s'Entreforc, where the Gorg Blau reservoir flows out: it takes around 6 hours, covers 5 km and requires experience or a good guide. The easiest family-friendly option is the path beginning at Sa Calobra beach. 9: Ramon Llull's place of contemplation Cura Sanctuary If Ramon Llull chose this as a place for spiritual retreat, there must have been a reason. Our suggested route starts in the village of Randa before climbing to Cura Sanctuary, where the Mallorcan philosopher withdrew in the 13th century and founded his school. Along the way, as well as enjoying impressive views, you will visit the Sant Honorat hermitage and Nostra Senyora de Gràcia Sanctuary. On the final section, along Camí de Bon Pastor, you can see some galleries that were used as ammunition stores during the Spanish Civil War. The only real difficulty is the access to Puig de Son Reus. 10: Refuge for Trappist monks during the French Revolution La Trapa Several paths lead to La Trapa, a monastery founded in 1810 by French Trappist monks who, twenty years after the storming of the Bastille, decided to flee the country. Abandoned only a few years later, the estate was acquired in 1980 by the environmental group GOB to prevent development. The most popular route to La Trapa begins at s'Arracó cemetery. Another route from Sant Elm follows the coastline. A third goes via Coll de Sa Gramola and is a good choice when the rocks are wet. All of them provide exceptional views of the Sa Dragonera islet. Horses accompany cycle tourists

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