Friday, 23rd September
| Walk: | Sóller, Mirador ses Barques, Bálitx de Dalt (Upper Bálitx), Coll de Biniamar, Cala Tuent | ||
| Distance: | 9.7 miles | Time: | 6 hours |
| Ascent: | 2,264 feet | Descent: | 2,217 feet |
| Weather: | A hot day with the sun shining most of the time. | ||
| Comments: |
We caught the tram to Sóller then headed out to climb to the monastery with an unusual chapel nearby. From there we continued up to reach the mirador where we stopped for coffee and cake. Another short climb brought us to a contouring path where there were good views of the coast. After another section of the route we arrived at the farmhouse, Bálitx de Dalt, with its array of old farming implements displayed on the walls. A fresh orange juice was very welcome here before continuing on our way. After dropping down into a valley we climbed to a col where we stopped for lunch. Continuing on another contouring path we eventually arrived at Cala Tuent where some headed for the restaurant bar while others spent time on the beach. From here the coach took a long twisting road which ascended into the mountains and back to the hotel. |
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The small chapel next to the monastery . . .
has a most unusual interior . . .
which can be seen through a small window in the door
The angelic sculpture stands next to the chapel . . .
and the entrance is marked by a cross
Stopping at the Mirador . . .
we had great views . . .
down to Puerto do Sóller . . .
zooming in to the bay
The entrance to the cafe . . .
passes a prickly feature
A goblin is spotted en route . . .
along with a charging bull
Bálitx de Dalt, a large farmhouse . . .
that serves refreshing freshly squeezed orange juice . . .
and provides welcome shade
After climbing up to the col . . .
we enjoy some shade while we have lunch
Back on a contouring path . . .
and the views are great . . .
in all directions . . .
and change continually
Cala Tuent . . .
is a remote beach . . .
where a few people 'took to the waters'