Author: lotuseaters.travel
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How to choose the best Camino route for you
WHICH CAMINO ROUTE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE – GUIDANCE + QUIZ. The Camino de Santiago offers a variety of routes, each providing unique experiences for pilgrims. Choosing the right path depends on factors such as available time, desired difficulty, and personal interests. Below is an overview of the main Camino routes…
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Port de Pollença or Port de Sóller: where should you stay?
PORT DE POLLENCA OR PORT DE SOLLER: WHERE SHOULD YOU STAY? Port de Pollença and Port de Sóller are classic examples of two places that look quite similar on the map. Both are coastal, scenic and well set up for a holiday, but feel quite different to one another once…
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10 best villages to visit in Tramuntana mountains
10 BEST VILLAGES TO VISIT IN THE TRAMUNTANA MOUNTAINS. We recently spent a couple of weeks walking through Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana and completely fell in love with the region. Whenever we travel somewhere known for its beaches and busy resorts, we naturally find ourselves drawn inland, towards the mountains.…
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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…