Travel Reference
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Fornalutx is liberally scattered with restaurants and cafes, most of which are located
around central Sa Plaça or occupy shady roadside terraces about half a kilometre out of
the centre on the Ma2121 road leading northeast out of town.
Es Turó
MALLORCAN €
( 971 63 08 08;
www.restaurante-esturo-fornalutx.com
;
Carrer Arbona-Colom 12; mains €9-19;
noon-10.30pm Fri-Wed)
The front-row views over the village to the Tramuntana peaks
steal the limelight at Es Turó, but the food is pretty good too. The menu is Mallorcan
through and through, from
pa amb oli
to
arros brut
('dirty rice') and nicely crisp
lechona
(suckling pig). Be sured to try the zingy juice, freshly squeezed from local oranges.
Ca'n Verdera
MALLORCAN €€€
( 971 63 82 03;
www.canverdera.com
;
Carrer des Toros 1; mains €14-25; 7.30-10.30pm mid-
May-mid-Oct)
Climb the stone steps to a candlelit terrace that plays up the romance as
well as the extraordinary mountain views. Sunset is primetime viewing. The valley
spreads scenically before you as you sample local flavours delivered with flair, along the
lines of saffron ravioli and beautifully tender lamb confit with honey and rosemary.
Shopping
Tramuntana Gourmet
FOOD, WINE
(Carrer Arbona-Colom 4a; 11am-8pm)
Food products from the Serra de Tramuntana, with
a few ring-ins from elsewhere on the island and the other Balearic Islands, are the staples
at this fine little shop. There are free olive-oil tastings, besides a range of preserves,
wines and unusual offerings, such as fig bread, available for purchase.
Getting There & Away
A local service connects Fornalutx with Sóller (€1.50, 15 minutes, two to four daily), via
Biniaraix.
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Road from Sóller to Alaró
A dramatic driving route winds its way south of Sóller. To begin with, climb the valley
into the hills (the tunnel costs €5.05 and isn't as pretty) and enjoy the views to Palma as
you follow the switchbacks on the other side. Before entering Bunyola and the towns that
