S’ Arraco & Environs: The proposed walking itinerary below should present no difficulty to anyone in good health and fitness who is used to hill-climbing and gentle mountain-walking. The walks all start and finish at the Hotel on foot, and the terrain is a combination of country lanes, stony footpaths and cairn marked ways. In some places short bursts of scrambling may be required! If the group want to challenge themselves there are two options for the Saturday walk.

Walking Programme Notes
Max: 10 persons in the walking group

Walking Programme Rating for Energy / Exertion Levels
1 = Very Easy 2 = Easy 3 = Average 4 = Energetic 5 = Strenuous

Itinerary

Day 1 (Wednesday)
Arrive at Hotel L’Escaleta, S´Arraco
Dinner: 20.00 at the Hotel

Day 2 (Thursday)
Walk: S´Arraco - Puig d´en Farineta - Sant Elm - S´Arraco
10.30am: Set off from the Hotel on foot for the Puig d´en Farineta walk, climbing to a dramatic mirador for panoramic views of this corner of Mallorca coastline and the major summits surrounding S´Arraco and finishing in Sant Elm for lunch on the beach and afternoon at leisure or walk back to Hotel.

Lunch Approx.1.30pm: Picnic lunch delivered to Sant Elm
Optional taxi to Hotel: (not included in price)
Overall walking distance: Approx 15 kms.
Approx Ascent / Descent: 250 m / 250 m
Energy Rating: Energetic (4/5)
Dinner: 20.00 at the Hotel

Day 3 (Friday)
Walk: S´Arraco - Sa Trappa - St. Elm - S´Arraco
10.30am: Set off from the Hotel on foot for a classic Mallorquin circuit walk across the majestic Tramuntana foothills, combining woodland, limestone wilderness and panoramic coastal views. After a picnic lunch stop at abandoned mountain dwellings we walk on towards the ruins of the Trappist monastery overlooking the sleeping Dragonera island. Enjoy a rewarding afternoon drink in St Elm and optional swim in the sea, before walking back to S´Arraco.

Lunch: (approx. 1.15pm) Picnic (self-carry)
Overall walking distance: Approx 20 kms
Approx Ascent / Descent: 550 m / 550m
Energy Rating: Energetic (4/5)
Dinner: 20.00 at Hotel

Day 4 (Saturday)
Option 1: S´Arraco - Cala d´Egos – Port Andratx

A walk of Mallorca contrasts.
10.30am: After breakfast we set off on foot from the serenity of our base to ascend the peaks of Es Tres Picons for spectacular views, before descending a broad valley to Cala d´Egos, an unspoilt inaccessible shingle beach for a picnic lunch and optional swim, before walking along pine clad cliff tops and over a series of rolling hills and a spectacular Coll to arrive at Port Andratx, a place full of colour and charm with its array of fishing boats and waterfront and a dash of chic Riviera style with its waterfront restaurants and bars.

Enjoy a drink in the Port before walking back along country lanes to S´Aracco (approx 1hr 20mins) or Taxi to Hotel (not included in price).

Lunch: Approx. 1.00pm Picnic (self carry) at Cala d´Egos
Taxi: if required from Port Andratx - S´Arraco (not included in price)
Overall Walking Distance: Approx 10 kms to Port Andratx (additional 5kms
Port Andratx - S’ Arraco)
Approx Ascent / Descent: 450 m / 450m
Energy Rating: Average (3/5)
Dinner : 20.00 at the Hotel

Option 2: Coll Andritxol - Garrafa Ridge - Vall Verde - Es Capdella
Experienced / Fit walkers only!
10.00am: 10 minute taxi ride from Hotel to Coll Andritxol (walking start point). Garrafa is the great cliff bound ridge dividing Andratx from Calvia. A wonderfully isolated and peaceful walk with superb views in every direction. However the initial approximate 30 minute uninterrupted ascent to the Ridge via a steep limestone, cairn marked gulley means the walk can only be recommended to experienced fit walkers accustomed to tricky terrain. Once at the top the worst is over and we continue along the Ridge gently ascending and descending a number of wooded colls in a northerly direction towards a small settlement and the Vall Verde. A gentle ascent up the Valley leads passing fields of wild grasses and flowers and small holdings, leads us into the picturesque village of Es Capdella for afternoon refreshments at one of the local bars.



Lunch: Approx. 1.00pm Picnic (self carry)
Taxi: to start of walk and return to Hotel
from Es Capdella (not included in price)
Overall Walking Distance: Approx 15 kms
Approx Ascent / Descent: 400 m / 400m
Energy Rating: Strenuous (5/5)

Day 5 (Sunday)
Free morning for rest & relaxation.
Opportunity to arrange a massage therapy at the Hotel (additional cost)
14.00: Lunch: Traditional Paella lunch at the Hotel
Afternoon / Evening: Departure.

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