Sierra de Tramontana, Something Different to an Island
Mallorca is not only surprising for its coves, including its mountains. Tramontana is the most rugged with numerous little coves and cliffs. This range has some stunning views along the northwest of the island.
The route impressive cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. The Sierra de Tramuntana is shifted through a small road from Andratx to Pollença. They appear along high passes this area, viewpoints and vantage points that can not be put aside.
Andratx past is appreciated and the formation of the ridge. Starting small road through the viewpoints and Bañalbufar Estellens. Following the path leads to Deia, Mallorca typical village with a chapel on its top about 200 meters from the sea.
Soller is one of the villages in the valley of Tramontana. Its port is 3 km, Port d `Soller has beach. The most unique of the two peoples is the vintage tram that connects them, since 1913, a journey of 4.9 km.
In the middle of the Sierra de Tramuntana is located Lluc Monastery, the spiritual heart of the island. This shrine is dedicated to the Virgin of Lluc, patroness of the island, and many pilgrimages to it.
The more people northwest of the island and its port is Pollença Port Pollença. Nearby, the San Vicente Creek is the most striking areas. From the same town, a road that goes to Playa de Formentor, one of the most beautiful island, where a few meters from the sand can enjoy the shade of the trees in the Natural Park. Heading to the lookout lighthouse Fomentorestá Des Colomer, a favorite of tourists to the area, with large quantities. A few meters away is a vantage point is best seen where the cliffs and the sea about 200 meters high.
The Sierra de Tramuntana is the most important karst modeling of the Balearic Islands. Its name comes from the wind coming in this direction, the north wind. This nature reserve is about 90 km long and has the highest peak on the island, the Puig Major with 1447 m.
Among the species that live in the area include goats, sheep, and smaller, the marten, the genet and the weasel.