SERRA DE TRAMUNTANA AND THE NORTH COAST

The north coast of Mallorca offers some of the best birding you will enjoy on the island

THE TRAMUNTANA STRETCHES along the north coast of Mallorca, a range of limestone mountains reaching 4,700 feet (1,432m) at their highest point. They’re a world away from the beach resort image of Mallorca that you might have, and they form a vast, unspoiled area – the largest natural park on the island – in which you can make your own birdwatching discoveries, as well as exploring the island’s historical, cultural and scenic riches. Their height, steepness and relative remoteness makes them a refuge for some of Mallorca’s most internationally important and iconic species, including the Black Vulture. is Eleonora’s Falcon. A large colony nests on the cliffs below the lighthouse in late summer, and while they can be seen from above, the most spectacular views can be had from a boat trip. The tower at Albercutx, a little further down the coast, is another fine viewpoint for these birds, as well as other raptors such as Honey Buzzards migrating through the island in spring and autumn. Above: Booted Eagle, Below: Black Vulture