Mallorca Circular hike from Sant Elm to La Trapa Monastery

Duration4h

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LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a gentle coastal walk on Mallorca from the picturesque village of Sant Elm to the peaceful sanctuary of La Trapa Monastery. This journey takes you through the rugged beauty of the island's landscape.

The trail to La Trapa Monastery starts from Sant Elm, usually near the seafront or the edge of the village. Look for signs or ask locals for directions to the trailhead. The trail initially winds through the outskirts of Sant Elm, offering glimpses of the Mediterranean Sea along the way.

Throughout the hike, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the coastline, with the sparkling Mediterranean stretching out before you. Take plenty of breaks to soak in the scenery and capture some photos to remember the experience.

After a few hours of hiking, you'll finally reach La Trapa Monastery, a remote and peaceful sanctuary nestled in the hills. This monastery, founded in the 19th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into Mallorca's religious history.

What's included

Photos and videos
Accidents cover

Snacks
Pick-up and drop-off transport available for groups larger than 4 people for 10EUR/ person
Anything not mentioned above
Picknick option at La Trapa (local products) for 20Eur/person

What to expect

Embark on a guided hike from Sant Elm to the La Trapa Monastery. Enjoy the natural beauty of Mallorca and the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, and explore the charming village of Sant Elm.
This walk is circular and has a moderately low ascending difficulty. The highlight of the route is the spectacular views of Sa Dragonera (“The
Dragon Island”), which lies just offshore on the southwest part of Mallorca, the 400-
year-old “Torre de Cala ses Bassets” Watchtower, and, of course, the ruins of Sa
Trapa Monastery, originally a Trappist Monastery which since the 1800s was
abandoned and fell into deterioration, ruin and obliviation. In 1980, this place was
acquired by the Balearic Nature Protection Organization, which started to rebuild
some monuments. La Tapa has been declared a “Special protection area for birds”
and a “Wildlife refuge.” Among its values are 14 varieties of Orchids and 16 endemic
species of plants and birds, such as the Balearic Warbler, Osprey, Black Vulture, and
Eleonor ́s Falcon. The area around La Trapa is being slowly rebuilt, and the idea is to
become a hikers’ refuge one day. For many, it also is the first or the last stage along
the GR-221.

Sant Elm
Ruina La Trapa
Torre Cala en Basset

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Participants will meet up with the guide 10 minutes before the activity's start at the parking spot in Sant Elm. Free parking available. Buses serve Sant Elm from Andratx and Port d’Andratx (TIB bus line 121).

End point

Participants will meet up with the guide 10 minutes before the activity's start at the parking spot in Sant Elm. Free parking available. Buses serve Sant Elm from Andratx and Port d’Andratx (TIB bus line 121).

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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