We are visiting Majorca !

On Tue, 01 Mar 2005 17:48:36 GMT, [email hidden] (Mike)

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I am sure this has been asked before, but we are going to Majorca in May
for a walking (10 milers)/exploring holiday and looking for studio
accomodation.
I have downloaded loads of info but just thought their is nothing like
first hand experience for reccomendations.

Anyone?

Mike

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The hills north of Pollenca are good places to walk.
Try Pollenca Puig de Maria as a starter. Conical hill near Pollenca.
Suggest setting off early as the climb up the rough road is one long
pull to the monastery on the top. There is a shop in the monastery
where you can buy lemonade if it is a hot day. Wonderful views to the
NE.

Norman

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Quoted message said:

I am sure this has been asked before, but we are going to Majorca in May
for a walking (10 milers)/exploring holiday and looking for studio
accomodation.
I have downloaded loads of info but just thought their is nothing like
first hand experience for reccomendations.

The north makes a good base, Soller maybe. IMHO the best map is
the Discovery one, Spanish OS maps leave a bit to be desired.
Note the train service down to the capital, if you want a day off
walking. Palma has an excellent food market, port and cathederal.

I havent been walking there for a time but hear rumours about
rich incomers making access problems so have an up to date guide
book.
--
Mike Reid
Walking in Spain & Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

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Following up to Mike

Quoted message said:

I am sure this has been asked before, but we are going to Majorca in May
for a walking (10 milers)/exploring holiday and looking for studio
accomodation.
I have downloaded loads of info but just thought their is nothing like
first hand experience for reccomendations.

The north makes a good base, Soller maybe. IMHO the best map is
the Discovery one, Spanish OS maps leave a bit to be desired.
Note the train service down to the capital, if you want a day off
walking. Palma has an excellent food market, port and cathederal.

I havent been walking there for a time but hear rumours about
rich incomers making access problems so have an up to date guide
book.
--
Mike Reid
Walking in Spain & Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

Would agree on the books and maps especially if you use a GPS as I do.
Their indestructable maps are superb.
We normally stay in Puerto Pollensa as this is a quiet and refined resort
with NO TROULBE anywhere although it is busy. Walks up the Boquer Valley
(don't stop at the finca and always say hello to the old lady if she is
outside) is excellent and wonderful if you are a bird watcher. The hill
tops are difficult but spectacular.
HTH
Brian

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Would agree on the books and maps especially if you use a GPS as I do.
Their indestructable maps are superb.

I just started reading their GPS book, might be convinced to part
with the cash, yet!
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Mike Reid
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The Reids said:

The north makes a good base, Soller maybe. IMHO the best map is
the Discovery one

Do the map/guide include the Cavall Bernat ?

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Simon Caldwell said:

Do the map/guide include the Cavall Bernat ?

IIRC June Parker's book covers the ridge, off which they
regularly lose one or two walkers a year. The maps don't
really show it very well and you have to see it to appreciate
it. You get a good view from Cala San Vicente.

Chris

Here's a goodun.....

http://www.linuxsilo.net/img/gallery/cavall_bernat_00.jpg

Following up to Simon Caldwell

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Quoted message said:

The north makes a good base, Soller maybe. IMHO the best map is
the Discovery one

Do the map/guide include the Cavall Bernat ?

Yes, and there's a walk marked on "north and mountains" in dotted
red so it will be in the guide book too.
--
Mike Reid
Walking in Spain, guides, photos, food etc. "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

Chris Gilbert said:

Here's a goodun.....

http://www.linuxsilo.net/img/gallery/cavall_bernat_00.jpg

Excellent, it's on our to-do list when we visit next month (mainly for
climbing but probably the CB and maybe one of the canyons too).
S.

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The Reids said:

Yes, and there's a walk marked on "north and mountains" in dotted
red so it will be in the guide book too.

Thanks, will probably have to invest 🙂

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Chris Gilbert said:

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<Simon Caldwell wrote:
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<> Do the map/guide include the Cavall Bernat ?
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<IIRC June Parker's book covers the ridge, off which they
<regularly lose one or two walkers a year. The maps don't
<really show it very well and you have to see it to appreciate
<it. You get a good view from Cala San Vicente.
<
<Chris
<

I think I have missed a few messages ..... which guide are "we"
reccomending?

Mike

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Mike said:

I think I have missed a few messages ..... which guide are "we"
reccomending?

Sorry Mike, its just that Majorca regularly pops up as a topic
and the stock answer is 'June Parker - Walking in Majorca'. I
think 'we' all assumed that it had already been said.

Chris

Following up to Mike

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I think I have missed a few messages ..... which guide are "we"
reccomending?

the discovery map, I think
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Quoted message said:

Yes, and there's a walk marked on "north and mountains" in dotted
red so it will be in the guide book too.

Thanks, will probably have to invest 🙂

I think most of the options are here:-
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk/page65.htm#mallorca"
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Mike Reid
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Eat-walk-Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap

Following up to Chris Gilbert

Quoted message said:

IIRC June Parker's book covers the ridge, off which they
regularly lose one or two walkers a year. The maps don't
really show it very well and you have to see it to appreciate
it.

looking at the 1:40000 map, I don't think its going to be a great
use on that sort of ridge.
--
Mike Reid
Walking in Spain, guides, photos, food etc. "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

Chris Gilbert said:

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<Mike wrote:
<
<> I think I have missed a few messages ..... which guide are "we"
<> reccomending?
<
<Sorry Mike, its just that Majorca regularly pops up as a topic
<and the stock answer is 'June Parker - Walking in Majorca'. I
<think 'we' all assumed that it had already been said.
<
<Chris
<

Cheers ,,,,,,, Sorry ..... have not been lurking here for ages ...
Off to Mallorca 2nd week in May for walkies :-)

Mike

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The Reids said:

looking at the 1:40000 map, I don't think its going to be a great
use on that sort of ridge.

It was more the getting to and from that we'd want it for, not much
route choice involved on the ridge itself!

S.

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Following up to Chris Gilbert

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Sorry Mike, its just that Majorca regularly pops up as a topic
and the stock answer is 'June Parker - Walking in Majorca'. I
think 'we' all assumed that it had already been said.

It been suggested to me that it might start to get out of date
now (I assume its not updated), any experience of problems,
anyone?
--
Mike Reid
Walking in Spain, guides, photos, food etc. "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"

Following up to Simon Caldwell

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Quoted message said:

looking at the 1:40000 map, I don't think its going to be a great
use on that sort of ridge.

It was more the getting to and from that we'd want it for, not much
route choice involved on the ridge itself!

right, Discovery stuff is pretty up to date, so it will do that
job.
--
Mike Reid
Wasdale-Thames path-London-Photos "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" <-- you can email us@ this site
Eat-walk-Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" <-- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap