Cavall Bernat ridge

Imagine a beach surrounded by mountains and lapped by the warm mediterranean sea. The only foot approach to this beach is a walk of 3km through a dry valley strewn with boulders the size of houses. Goats meander through the tough macqui, and rare birds rest on the rocks as they migrate between Europe and Africa. This is the Boquer valley. Out of season it is one of those special places that you want to visit time and time again. In season unfortunately it can be the target of many holiday makers looking for something a bit more adventurous than the usual day out lying on the beach. Whether in or out of season, the Cavall Bernat ridge is a way to take that little adventure just a bit further and make sure you lose any crowds. Guarding the north side of the valley it drops vertically 300 metres into the sea for a couple of kilometres.

Region
Spain - Majorca
Difficulty
II - steeper sections may need a rope
Quality
***
Length
350m of climbing from sea level to the highest point
Time required
Allow 4 to 5 hours for the shorter route. 5 to 6 for the longer
Accommodation

Hotels, guest houses, villas are available all over Mallorca

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