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Outdoors

Sa Dragonera: The Magic Dragon

Sa Dragonera

The panoramic view from the old lighthouse is simply breathtaking. Like a paper cutout the rugged cliffs of the Tramuntana mountains recede to the coast of Andratx. Framed by the deep blue of the Mediterranean the entire island of Sa Dragonera lies at your feet. While small lizards are trying to enter your rucksack on the edge of the viewing platform.  The Dragon Island Looking at it from afar Sa Dragonera actually resembles a giant dragon resting in the sea. But the uninhabited island at the…

Outdoors

Birdland: S’Albufera Natural Park

S'Albufera

Tall reeds on the banks sway gently in the wind. Canals cut through the wetlands as far as the eye can see. Until, in the distance, the silhouette of the Tramuntana stands out clearly against the sky. Out of the blue, the call of a bird is heard. The S’Albufera National Park is the largest and most important marsh in the Balearic Islands. And it is a unique biotope with a rich diversity of native flora and fauna. The park feels like an oasis, a place of peace and tranquility. But what’s this…