Friday, 30th September
| Walk: | Sant Elm, Pas Vermell, Coll des Vent, Port dAndratx and return | ||
| Distance: | 13.74 miles | Time: | 7 hours |
| Ascent: | 2,318 feet | Descent: | 2,318 feet |
| Weather: | Sunny and hot all day | ||
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After walking to the opposite end of Sant Elm we climbed on an indistinct path through the bushes woodland. From here we continued up the valley to Pas Vermell. After crossing a rocky section a wide rough path took us into Port dAndratx where we walked past the marina filled with large and very expensive looking boats. The opposite side of the harbour housed the working boats and the main centre was also to be found at here. At this point most of the group found a suitable establishment for lunch before catching the bus or a taxi back to Sant Elm. I decided to retrace the route and arrived back in Sant Elm 2½ hours later. A route of two halves, the Sant Elm half being very picturesque and on interesting paths while the Port d'Andratx half was on a wide rough path with the last section being a series of zig-zags. |
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Heading to the easternmost part of Sant Elm . . .
we can see our hotel . . .
with its huge dining room windows wide open
This is a good vantage point . . .
for more photos of the bay . . .
and turns out to be the most picturesque . . .
part of today's route
From here . . .
the three lighthouses . . .
on Dragonera . . .
can be seen (with a little help from the zoom)
Time to stop for a break . . .
and take in more views
Fishing nets in Port d'Andratx
At the harbour entrance . . .
it looks like the pirates are on their way . . .
while a cruise liner leaves Palma
Heading back past more fishing nets . . .
to the marina . . .
with very expensive looking boats . . .
keeping one another company
Looking back down to the port . . .
this house must have a great view
Retracing the route
A rustle in the bushes . . .
reveals a very large Billy goat