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son Blanco. At a fork in the track, turn left, then immediately right onto a path that
climbs quickly to the Ma10. Veer left, then right onto a paved track. Take the
cobbled trail to the left that weaves up through olive groves. At the sign to Cala
Tuent, turn left onto the Camí Vell de Bàlitx. Bear right at the first gate and contin-
ue your ascent. The cobbled trail leads alongside a ditch and opens out before
reaching a gravel road. Ignore the signs left to Cala Tuent, instead turning right for
the final ascent to Mirador de ses Barques (1¾ to two hours) lookout, with
views of Port de Sóller.
Turn right on the Ma10, then right again, following signs to Fornalutx and Sóller. A
narrow trail picks its way through pine and holm oak woods, zigzagging downhill
and crossing the Ma10 several times. After 2¾ to three hours, you reach For-
nalutx , one of the Tramuntana's prettiest hill towns. From here, follow the Camí
Binibassí past almond terraces and the municipal cemetery. A cobbled trail leads
through olive groves and narrows on the approach to the hamlet of Binibassí. A
bend right brings you to a gravel road, which becomes a footpath. Turn left at the
house, following a stream, then veer right onto a road. At a Y-junction, continue
straight to reach Camí de ses Marjades , with lovely views over citrus groves to
Sóller below. Head left downhill, traverse the Pont de Can Rave bridge and bear
right onto the Camí des Maurterar to return to the football pitch.
Festivals & Events
Es Firó LOCAL FIESTA
Around the second weekend of May, Sóller is invaded by a motley crew of Muslim pir-
ates. Known as Es Firó, this conflict (involving about 1200 townsfolk) between pagesos
(town and country folk) and Moros (Moors) is full of good-humoured drama and copious
drinking. It re-enacts an assault on the town that was repulsed on 11 May 1561. The
centrepiece of this event is remembered as Ses Valentes Dones (Valiant Women). Two
sisters, instead of cowering as corsairs barged into their house, took a heavy bar and pro-
ceeded to kill several of the pirates, thus contributing to the town's final victory.
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