Author: lotuseaters.travel
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17 fantastic things to do in Port de Sóller
17 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN PORT DE SOLLER. We arrived into Port de Sóller after a few days exploring the northwest of Mallorca, and it immediately felt different to other coastal towns on the island. We approached the town on foot and I will never forget the view down…
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18 things to do in Port de Pollença
18 THINGS TO DO IN PORT DE POLLENCA (PORT DE POLLENSA). “this was the site I was looking for…” Agatha Christie when visiting Port de Pollença in the 1930s. We recently walked the full length of Mallorca on the GR221. I mention this because our walk finished in the fantastic…
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How to spend one wonderful day in Palma de Mallorca: our picks
HOW TO SPEND ONE WONDERFUL DAY IN PALMA DE MALLORCA: OUR PICKS. A day in Palma offers just a peak behind the curtain of the city, enough to spark curiosity and perhaps a promise to return. Despite being a capital, it never feels overwhelming or overloaded with things to do…
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Where to stay on the Dry Stone Route (GR221) in Mallorca
WHERE TO STAY ON THE DRY STONE ROUTE (GR221) IN MALLORCA. When planning your daily stages on the Dry Stone Route in Mallorca, one of the biggest decisions is where to stay. Many walkers don’t realise the route passes through such a variety of beautiful villages, or that there are…
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What to pack for the GR221 (Dry Stone Route): a complete guide
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE DRY STONE ROUTE (GR221): A COMPLETE GUIDE. Packing for the GR221 is a balance between being prepared for the mountains and keeping your bag light enough to enjoy the long, often challenging days, without cursing your backpack. This route takes you high into the Serra…
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Our 9 day itinerary for the Dry Stone Route (GR221) Mallorca
OUR NINE DAY ITINERARY FOR THE DRY STONE ROUTE (GR221) MALLORCA. The GR221 – Mallorca’s famed “Dry Stone Route”- is a spectacular long-distance trail that winds its way for roughly 99 miles (159km) across the Serra de Tramuntana. It’s a route defined by dramatic coastal views, ancient stone paths, and…
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Everything you need to know about the Dry Stone Route (GR221) Mallorca
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DRY STONE ROUTE (GR221) MALLORCA. We’ve just completed the GR221, the Dry Stone Route, walking coast to coast across the island of Mallorca. It felt like the perfect adventure. Mountain terrain, beautiful villages, and the occasional swim in the sea. We fell hard…
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What to expect from the refuges on the Dry Stone Route (GR221)
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE REFUGES ON THE DRY STONE ROUTE (GR221) If you’re planning to walk the GR221, chances are you’ll spend at least a few nights in the refuges (refugis). They are a key part of the experience on the Dry Stone Route. Simple, social and sometimes a…
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Valletta Cruise Port: All you need to know
VALLETTA CRUISE PORT: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW. Valletta is one of the easiest cruise ports in Europe to arrive to. And it has potential to offer a very rewarding visit to the city. Everything is close, the city is compact, and you can see a lot in just a…
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18 best things to do in Malta from a cruise ship
18 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALTA FROM A CRUISE SHIP. We have travelled extensively around Malta, so when someone recently asked me for advice on what to do in Valletta from a cruise ship, it made me realise something. I was so focused on the capital that I almost…