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highest, Puig Major de Son Torrella (1445m), is off limits and home to a military base. It
is followed by Puig de Massanella (1365m). The area is virtually bereft of surface water-
courses, but rich in subterranean flows that feed the farming terraces of the coastal vil-
lages.
SAILING FROM ANDRATX TO PORT DE SÓLLER
Driving, walking, cycling…whichever way you choose to explore the dramatic coast
of the Serra de Tramuntana you're in for some spectacular views. But there's also a
different approach worth considering. Take a sailing route from Port d'Andratx in
the southwest, around past Sant Elm and Illa de Sa Dragonera and northeast to
Port de Sóller, a good, quiet port to overnight in. Places to stop during the day for a
dip (they are no good for dropping anchor overnight) are Port des Canonge, Cala
de Deià and Lluc Alcari. The inlets of Estellencs and Valldemossa are too shallow
for most yachts. The next stage, tracking to Cap de Formentor and rounding it to
find shelter in the Badia de Pollença, takes longer under equal conditions. Good
daytime stops are Cala Tuent, Sa Calobra, Cala Sant Vicenç and Cala Figuera. The
total trip is around 60 nautical miles.
One of the main factors to consider is weather. Wind is more of a rule than an ex-
ception, which means you can get your sails out. However, depending on condi-
tions, it can also be uncomfortable. In winter it is often dangerous to sail along this
coastline. It is possible to charter yachts in Port d'Andratx at Llaüts, or ask at the
tourist office.
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Andratx to Valldemossa Coast Road
Welcome to the one of the Mediterranean's most exhilarating stretches of coastline, em-
braced by the Ma10 road that climbs away from Andratx into the pine-clad hills marking
the beginning of the majestic Serra de Tramuntana range. Pasted to cliff tops and hill-
sides, the hamlets and lookouts that dot this mostly lonely stretch of road have arresting
views of raw coastal beauty.
Estellencs
POP 380 / ELEV 151M
Estellencs is an enticingly laid-back village of warm-stone buildings scattered around the
rolling hills below the Puig Galatzò (1025m); the views of the village are stunning, espe-
