Trekking the Mallorca GR221

The definitive two-way guide to the Mallorca GR221 (the Drystone Way): both northbound and southbound routes are described in full.Real Maps: Full mapping inside (1:25,000) by Editorial Alpina. All accommodation is numbered and marked on the maps.12 different itineraries: schedules of 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 days for hikers and runners. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain/loss are done for you.Also includes:- Detailed information on equipment and travelling light- Full accommodation listings: the best hotels and refugis- Everything the trekker needs to know: route, costs, difficulty, weather, travel, and more- Public Transport map and information- Essential info for both self-guided and guided trekkers- Information on the drystone structures along the route- Information on plants and wildlife- History of drystone structures along the route- Numbered waypoints linking the Real Maps to our clear descriptionsThe GR221 is one of Europe's most beautiful and aspirational treks in Europe. It travels the length of Mallorca's rugged mountain range, the Serra de Tramuntana. Along the way, you find a textbook Mediterranean landscape of azure waters, sandy beaches, rocky coves, all overlooked by rugged limestone peaks. As you pass the numerous drystone structures on the trail, you will learn plenty of the island's fascinating history and you will spend the night in some of its finest villages. This is Spain at its best and it will be an adventure that you will never forget.

written by someone who actually knows what hikers/trekkers/walkers need from a guide. The enthusiasm is palpable and the photos are amazing. I want to see myself in stunning pictures like these this summer! The book is motivational as well as instructive., The book is motivational as well as instructive......If you are a walker who wants great, unfussy, beautiful and inspiring info and insight from people who clearly love the mountains and know what they are talking about, then this is the guide for you., This is how walking books should be made.

After 20 years as a corporate lawyer, Andrew McCluggage decided to do something interesting. He started off writing walking guidebooks for other publishers. In 2018 he started Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks to design and publish better guidebooks. Andrew has also written 17 trekking guidebooks including the best-selling Tour du Mont Blanc, West Highland Way, Dolomites AV1, Hadrian's Wall Path and the Corsica GR20 All Knife Edge Outdoor Guidebooks have Real Maps (1:25,000 or 1:50,000) so there is no need to buy separate maps.