Tag: Esporles

Outdoors

High Above Esporles: Cor de Jesús

Cor de Jésus

When hikers rave about their favorite routes in the Tramuntana, this rather short tour is rarely mentioned. Among locals, however, the hike to the Cor de Jesús is very popular. Actually, it’s also one of my favorites. The white statue high above Esporles reminds you of the one in Rio de Janeiro. And the view from the platform here is maybe just as heavenly. The climb from the picturesque Tramuntana town only takes about an hour but is often underestimated. In steep serpentines the paved…

Food

Double Shot: Doble Coffee & More

Doble Coffee

Sunlight filters softly through the foliage of the beautiful plane tree avenue. The air is nicely fresh here in Esporles at the foot of the Tramuntana. And time seems to pass a little slower. The smell of coffee and the cool design of Café Doble add an urban touch to the laid-back mountain village. Where Alba and Alex welcome you with a warm smile and a hot caffeine fix.  Doble Coffee & More is a great place to start the day, whether you like it sweet or savory. The tostadas are prepared…