Tuesday, 27th September
| Walk: | Esporles, Mirant Mar, Fisherman’s Route, Port des Canonge, General’s Route, Banyalbufar | ||
| Distance: | 9.6 miles | Time: | 5.25 hours |
| Ascent: | 1,130 feet | Descent: | 1,350 feet |
| Weather: | Sunny and hot all day | ||
| Comments: |
We took the coach from Sant Elm to Esporles where we started the walk. A good track took us up to Mirant Mar where we stopped for our morning break. Descending mainly through woodland we eventually reached Port des Carnonge where we sought shade provided by trees to partake of our lunch. Here I explored the rocky coast and found an ideal spot for a bit of ‘wave watching’. Heading west along the coast a wide track took us to Banyalbufar where refreshments were taken on a patio overlooking the sea before taking the coach back to Sant Elm. |
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Taking the camera to breakfast . . .
I captured our swimming spot in the morning light . . .
and the view to the small island
Esporles with its neo-Gothic church and oratory dedicated to Sant Crist de la Pois
Time for a wallow . . .
or take in some sun . . .
as we pass a little community of pigs
Time for a break at Mirant Mar with views of . . .
Port des Canonge . . .
where we stop for lunch
A secluded spot . . .
provides views . . .
in both directions
Time for a bit of wave watching . . .
but why do I always miss the best one!
Continuing on our way . . .
we pass a large house with surrounding terraces . . .
which Richard Branson had planned to develop into an exclusive hotel (but he was unsuccessful and sold the property)
A good path takes us past overhanging rocks . . .
through trees . . .
and past a reconstructed charcoal burner's hut
I'm glad we don't have to climb the stile!
Amazing terracing in Banyalbufar . . .
with lots of trees growing on them