Year after year, nature performs a unique spectacle on the island. All of a sudden the first tiny flowers miraculously sprout on the dry and barren, seemingly dead trees. Although it is still the middle of winter the almond blossoms on Mallorca are about to unfold. For many, this is the most precious time of year, signifying a new beginning and the coming of spring. At first it’s just a single tree with a few tender blossoms. Growing on rich red soil, or amidst a meadow of small yellow flowers…
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…