Day 1. Fri 30th Jan
I stayed in a very good hostel last night in Palma Mallorca before making my way to the bus station, much easier than it was the other way in the dark last night.
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| Port d'Andratx |
Bus to Port d'Andratx (don't ask me to pronounce it) and the start of the GR221.
The guide book says that the first section is not marked, it is now, there are new marker posts all the way.
Today's walk reminded me of the South West and Pembrokeshire Coast Paths but, higher, steeper and considerably drier. Spring has started here and things are starting to flower although how they survive in the parched stony ground I haven't a clue.
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| Little shrine at the highpoint |
The path climbs to 300 metres before dropping down to Sant Elm which was basically shut for the winter but there were a couple of bar/restaurants open and I had an excellent lunch.
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| View to sa Dragonera |
The path starts gently up towards the old monastery at La Trappa but gets progressively steeper and rougher until at the top there are chains bolted to the rocks to help.
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| A rocky bit |
La Trappa and it's terraces are being slowly restored. There is a small area that allows camping but it was too early so I pushed on over the next hill. and found a good spot after about 3.5 km.
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| Looking over La Trappa to say Dragonera |
A cold wind drove me into the tent.
1 comment:
Looking like a wonderful walk and very handy that it's now signposted.
J
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