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Visit Fornalutx, Mallorca’s Prettiest Mountain Village

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Tucked into the folds of the Tramuntana mountains, Fornalutx has earned the title of “Spain’s prettiest village.” Its allure lies not in grandeur but in restraint—an elegance born of necessity. Every wall, stair, and shutter reflects a centuries-old compromise between stone, slope, and survival. The village is also the very heart of the citrus world of the Soller Valley. (c)Gary Lloyd-Rees519-565-4404 The Geometry of Survival Fornalutx clings to a steep hillside, which means stairs aren't decorative—they're lifelines. Narrow stone steps thread through the town, guiding...

Visit Sa Dragonera, Mallorca’s Dragon Island

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Dragonera Island (Sa Dragonera) is a small, uninhabited islet off the southwestern coast of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain, four kilometers long and one kilometer wide at its widest point. Many people believe its name is due to its resemblance to a dragon's back. However, that's not the complete story. Dragón means dragon in Spanish. In Catalan, lizards and geckos are also called dragó or dragonets. The island is home to a subspecies of Lilford's wall lizard that grows to a maximum snout-to-vent length of 8 cm (3 in), but adults are usually a little...

The Small Islands Around Mallorca

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The Balearic archipelago comprises not only its four main, well-known islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera—but also a number of smaller islands and islets that showcase serene beauty, rich biodiversity, and intriguing history. Notable among these are Cabrera, Dragonera, and S'Espalmador, which are ideal destinations for nature enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone looking for a peaceful getaway. Sa Dragonera Island Cabrera: A National Treasure No more than ten kilometers south of Cape Salinas in Mallorca is the archipelago of Cabrera, a place that will captivate you...