Sunday, 25th September
| Walk: | Sant Elm, Coll des Cairats, Coll de Palomera, S’Aracó, Castell de Sant Elm, Sant Elm | ||
| Distance: | 9.2 miles | Time: | 6 hours |
| Ascent: | 1,106 feet | Descent: | 1,106 feet |
| Weather: | Hot and sunny all day | ||
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Leaving the hotel we walked up the main street to take in the view of Dragonara. After another couple of streets we followed a narrow path through trees and bushes. This eventually led to a wider track making its way inland to a cemetery. We had a brief stop here to explore the burial traditions in Mallorca. Coffins are placed in compartments one above the other rather than being put into the ground. From here it was a short walk into S’Aracó where we stopped for lunch. Time was allowed to explore the village before heading out along the road. We climbed part way up the hillside then contoured through the valley to reach good views of the coast and Sant Elm. A steep descent took us down to a road that led back into Sant Elm in time for a swim. |
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Starting a new week . . .
we head out through Sant Elm . . .
taking in views of Dragonera on the way
A short water stop . . .
gives time to take in the views . . .
and check out where we are
More views on the way to . . .
the cemetery . . .
where coffins are placed one above the other . . .
due to the rocky nature of the ground
Time for a morning break . . .
before carrying on to S'Aracó . . .
a small village . . .
with interesting buildings . . .
and colourful plants . . .
and trees
Passing a small vineyard as we leave . . .
a mule hurries over to greet us . . .
and gives us his best shot
Dragonera comes back into view . . .
as we contour along the hillside
An impressive looking house . . .
sits very close to a burnt out area
From here you can see the dragon's head of Dragonera . . .
and he seems to be smiling
Almost back . . .
to Sant Elm