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Hiking on Mallorca in Winter

Hiking on Mallorca in Winter

The days are shorter and the sun only just makes it over the mountains. Hiking on Mallorca in winter is different but there are still many attractive routes. Some of them particularly suitable for this time of year since you don’t need shelter from the sun. Quite the opposite, in fact, it’s the light and the warmth of the winter sun that you are looking for, now. Also, this is the season for late risers because north-facing slopes can be slippery in the morning. Whether you go for a coastal…

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Mallorca Hit by Snow

Mallorca Hit by Snow

While meteorologists take March 1st as the beginning of spring and the island celebrates Balearic Day, the Tramuntana lies under a blanket of heavy snow. Turning Mallorca into a winter wonderland. But don’t be mistaken. As beautiful as the landscape looks wrapped in white, the situation in the mountain is quite challenging, if not even dangerous. In the Santuari de Lluc dozens of people were trapped but luckily well taken care of. And where usually cyclists enjoy the new season even hiking is…