- 1. FONTS UFANESThe Fonts Ufanes are a protected area and a
unique hydro-geologicalphenomenon that occurs in Campanet, a
village in Mallorca.The underground springs leaks out due to an
accumulation of rain in the PuigTomir ( Tomir hill).Its one of the
most important tourist attractions in the Balearic Islands.
Itsvisible after periods of heavy rain.
2. BEACHESIn Mallorca there are beautiful beaches. Here are some
examples:Es Trenc might be the best beach in Mallorca. People from
all around the world cometo the island to see it. It is 3.000
metres long and it is a natural area since 1984.Es Caragol is one
of the virgin beaches in Mallorca. It is an extensive place
withdunes of very thin sand. It is less visited than Es Trenc
because of its situation, in aprivate area away from touristic
centres. 3. ES TORRENT DE PAREIS.The Torrent de Pareis is a torrent
situated in one of the steepest sitesof the Tramuntana mountain
range. It is a karstic canyon, three kilometreslong. It is widely
visited by hikers especially in the summer, when it is dry
andpeople can walk it completely, from the beginning in Lluc all
the way to thebeach of Sa Calobra. Its a hard trip! 4. SALBUFERA
DALCDIAThe natural park of SAlbufera of Alcdia is situated facing
the bay ofAlcudia, in the municipalities of Muro and Sa Pobla. It
is the most important wetlandin the Balearic Islands.It is one of
the most important ecosystems in Mallorca. Flora and
especiallyfauna is rich and varied. We can find about 230 types of
birds, most of them migrantbirds, such as flamencos, which stop
there to rest or to spend the winter. Mammals,reptiles, amphibians,
different types of fish are also found.The park can be accessed
either on foot or by bycicle. 5. WATER MILLSThe blades of the mill
are turned by the wind. This is how the blades start thewater pump.
The water pump expands and contracts bringing the water up with it.
6. FUN WITH WATER There are a lot of activities related to water in
Mallorca that you aregoing to discover this week. These include not
only surfing and sailing, but also:swimming pools, aquatic parks,
kite surfing, water skiing,... You can even visit thedolphins at
Marineland!! 7. WATER, WATER,WATER.Mallorca is an island in the
Mediterranean Sea; therefore we are entirelysurrounded by water.
For some people, especially people from the main land or
forforeigners, it is a bit claustrophobic because wherever you go,
the sea always stopsyou from going any further. However the native
people are very proud of living hereand enjoy the beautiful
pictures our landscape offers.
