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interior and cave nativity scene, complete with stalactites and stalagmites. Strolling up
the neighbouring hilltops brings some fine vistas into play.
To reach the hermitage, take the narrow paved road (the Ma3333) beginning in Artà,
which meanders for around 5km through pine woodland and fields before climbing
steeply to reach the top of the ridge at around 7km.
HIKING IN THE PARC NATURAL DE LA PENÍNSULA DE LLEVANT
Hikers are in their element in the Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant. A classic
walk leads from
S'Alquera Vella d'Avall
- where you can park - to the coast and a
little beach at
S'Arenal et des Verger
. Reckon on two hours' walking time. To reach
the same point from the east along the coast, you could start at
Cala Estreta
(where it's also possible to park). This walk follows the coast to
Cala Matzoc
, on
past the medieval watchtower
Torre d'Albarca
and west. It takes another hour to
reach S'Arenal et des Verger. Beyond that, the coast becomes harder to negotiate.
At the main car park, close to S'Arenal et des Verger, a map highlights nine trails
totalling 25km through the park. Take the Ma3333 north of Artà in the direction of
the Ermita de Betlem and follow the signposted turn-off right at Km 4.7, from
where it's a further 600m to the car park.
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Capdepera
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More of a castle with a town than a town with a castle, Capdepera's stirring medieval
fortress is visible from afar. The remainder of the village that tumbles down the hill has a
workaday feel and little to detain you.
Sights
Castell de Capdepera
CASTLE
(
www.castellcapdepera.com
; Carrer Castell; adult/child under 12yr €3/free; 9am-8pm May-Oct,
shorter hours rest of year)
Lording it over Capdepera is this early-14th-century fortress. A
walled complex built on the ruins of a Moorish fortress, the castle is one of the best pre-
served on the island. It was constructed under the orders of Jaume II (son of the conquer-
