With almost 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and a host of breathtaking, sandy beaches it is hardly surprising that Majorca has become world-famous for 'sun, sea and sand' holidays. But there is another Majorca waiting to be explored, that of surprising contrasts in landscape, nature reserves a unique culture and traditions.

Serra de Tramuntana
The Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, crowned by the ‘Puig Major’ peak (1,432m), runs the length of the island from Port d'Andratx to the Formentor peninsula and dominates the west coast of the island with its rugged beauty. Highlights include: Sa Calobra, the Torrent de Pareis, Cala Tuent, Llucalcari, Na Foradada, the Monastery of Lluc, Cala Deià and the terraced fields of Estellencs and Banyalbufar.

S'Albufera
S' Albufera nature reserve between Sa Pobla and Alcúdia is the Balearic Islands' largest wetland area and is excellent for walking, cycling and bird-watching. Grey kites bitterns, reed-warblers, moorhens and water rails are permanent residents of its reeds, rushes and dunes, and ospreys and sea hawks can be seen in the summer. Maps and other information are available from the visitors' centre.