Monthly Archives: October 2013

Puig de S’Alqueria and El Tren.

Posted on October 31, 2013 by crosbyman66

Today we headed out to Bunyola to climb the Puig de S’Alqueria to the Mirador Leandro Ximenis. S’Alqueria is the most westerly of the three peaks close to Bunyola and viewed from the road as you drive in from Palma … Continue reading →

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Es Cornadors

Posted on October 28, 2013 by crosbyman66

After a rest day we are off to climb Es Cornadors which at 956 m will be a bit of a challenge. We have to catch the 9.00am local bus to get to our starting point at Cuber reservoir and … Continue reading →

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Cala Tuent from the Mirador de ses Barques.

Posted on October 25, 2013 by crosbyman66

Today we did the popular coastal walk from the Mirador de ses Barques to Cala Tuent. We did the walk with Barbara, the local guide, and although this can be slightly more expensive than doing the walk independently it cuts … Continue reading →

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Cala Deia

Posted on October 23, 2013 by crosbyman66

We caught the 10.00am bus from Porto Soller to Deia and then walked down to Cala Deia following the signs for the GR221. Unlike last time I was here, the Torrent Major was completely dry. Apparently there has been hardly … Continue reading →

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Cap Gros Lighthouse, Porto Soller.

Posted on October 21, 2013 by crosbyman66

I am just back from another walking holiday in Mallorca and once again stayed in Porto Soller. This time I was accompanied by my son and I wanted to introduce him to the delights of walking in the Serra Tramuntana. … Continue reading →

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The Grass of Parnassus

Posted on October 10, 2013 by crosbyman66

The grass of Parnassus (parnassia palustris) is also known as the Bog Star and is one of the most beautiful plants found along the Sefton Coastline. It is not actually a grass at all but a member of the Saxifrage … Continue reading →

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