Trekking through Mallorca
GR221 - The Drystone Route
Published on 11. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-85284-495-0 (ISBN)
Description
Guidebook to the GR221, Drystone Route, (or Ruta de Pedra en Sec) on Mallorca. The Drystone Route is a dramatic nine-day 140km trek traversing the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains. It follows old paths and mule tracks that link delightful mountain villages, crossing rugged mountainsides, running through forests and passing amazing cultivation terraces. This compact guide includes inspirational photographs and full route descriptions with contoured colour maps and profiles; full information about accommodation and services along the way, as well as public transport options; and also a second section covering alternative starts, finishes, variants and one extension to climb Puig de Maria at the end of the route.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Kendal
United Kingdom
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
70 colour photos, 18 colour contour maps and 15 profiles
Dimensions
Height: 172 mm
Width: 116 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-495-0 (9781852844950)
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05/2025
2nd Edition
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Person
Journalist, writer and broadcaster Paddy Dillon is the author of over 20 guidebooks for Cicerone and also updated and expanded the classic 'Walking in Mallorca' in 2006. He has a passion for islands and is a keen long-distance walker, having walked all of Britain's National Trails and many major European routes.
Content
INTRODUCTION
Brief History of Mallorca
Wildlife
Travel to Mallorca
Travel around Mallorca
When to go
Accommodation
Language
Money
Food and drink
Walking the GR221
Emergencies
How to use this guide
GR221 - THE DRYSTONE ROUTE
Day 1 Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm
Day 2 Sant Elm to Estellencs
Day 3 Estellencs to Esporles
Day 4 Esporles to Valldemossa
Day 5 Valldemossa to Deia
Day 6 Deia to Soller
Day 7 Soller to Tossals Verds
Day 8 Tossals Verds to Lluc
Day 9 Lluc to Pollenca
Variants and Alternatives
Variant Day 1 Sant Elm to S'Arraco
Variant Day 2 S'Arraco to Estellencs
Alternative Start Peguera to Estellencs
Alternative Start Calvia to Estellencs
Alternative Finish Tossals Verds to Castell d'Alaro
Alternative Finish Lluc to Caimari via GR222
Extension Pollenca to Puig de Maria
APPENDIX 1 Route Summary
APPENDIX 2 Glossary
APPENDIX 3 Public Transport
APPENDIX 4 Accommodation
APPENDIX 5 Useful Contacts
Brief History of Mallorca
Wildlife
Travel to Mallorca
Travel around Mallorca
When to go
Accommodation
Language
Money
Food and drink
Walking the GR221
Emergencies
How to use this guide
GR221 - THE DRYSTONE ROUTE
Day 1 Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm
Day 2 Sant Elm to Estellencs
Day 3 Estellencs to Esporles
Day 4 Esporles to Valldemossa
Day 5 Valldemossa to Deia
Day 6 Deia to Soller
Day 7 Soller to Tossals Verds
Day 8 Tossals Verds to Lluc
Day 9 Lluc to Pollenca
Variants and Alternatives
Variant Day 1 Sant Elm to S'Arraco
Variant Day 2 S'Arraco to Estellencs
Alternative Start Peguera to Estellencs
Alternative Start Calvia to Estellencs
Alternative Finish Tossals Verds to Castell d'Alaro
Alternative Finish Lluc to Caimari via GR222
Extension Pollenca to Puig de Maria
APPENDIX 1 Route Summary
APPENDIX 2 Glossary
APPENDIX 3 Public Transport
APPENDIX 4 Accommodation
APPENDIX 5 Useful Contacts