Trekking in Mallorca - GR221 - The Drystone Route (Dillon Paddy)(Paperback) - diskuze

Discover some of the best trekking in Mallorca on the GR221 – Mallorca’s Drystone Route. This spectacular long-distance trail runs 140km (87 miles) through the sun-drenched Serra de Tramuntana mountains, stretching from Port d’Andratx in the south-west to the historic town of Pollença in the north-east. Linking a string of delightful mountain villages via ancient paths and mule tracks, the GR221 offers a unique way to explore the rugged, unspoilt heart of Mallorca, far from the island’s bustling beach resorts. Best suited to walkers with some experience of long-distance routes, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook divides the GR221 trail into 10 manageable daily stages, with additional alternative starting points (s’Arracó, es Capdellà, Calvià) and finishing options (Cala Tuent, Alaró, Orient, Caimari, Port de Pollença), allowing flexibility to create your perfect itinerary. Traverse the dramatic limestone ridges, shady forests, terraced hillsides, and sun-scorched valleys of the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause in charming villages such as Estellencs, Valldemossa, Deià, and Sóller, where life moves at a gentler pace, and welcoming cafés offer well-earned refreshments. The main GR221 route runs from Port d’Andratx to Pollença, but variant routes and extensions add further possibilities for exploration, totalling an additional 90km (56 miles) for those wishing to extend their
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