Nature Reserves in Mallorca
Sa Dragonera Natural Park
This uninhabited island off Mallorca's western tip was the focus for a turning point in Mallorcan history in 1977, when it was occupied by environmentalists protesting against a planned tourist development. The campaigners won, the island became a nature reserve instead, the seabirds survived, and for the first time the authorities realised that mass tourism had reached its limit. ...read more
S'Albufereta Nature Reserve
S'Albufereta de Pollensa is a wetland nature Reserve in the north of the island, however, it is largely private property. Visitors can drive along the main road from Pollenca to Alcudia to view the habitats.
S'Albufera Natural Park
Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach. Birdwatchers come to Mallorca from all over Europe to see rare migrants here like Montagu's harriers and Eleanora's falcons; species breeding here include stonechats, moustached warblers and the long-eared owl. Ospreys leave their breeding sites on the cliffs to come here to fish; peregrines and hoopoes live here all year round. ...read more
Mondrago Natural Park
The Mondragó Natural Park is one our favourite places on Mallorca. It is situated in the south, close to Santanyí, down tiny winding lanes lined with immaculate stone walls. The park is famous for its fine white sand beaches, and the unbelievable turquoise blue sea. It's remoteness does not stop it being very popular, so you will need to share the beauty with your fellow travellers! ...read more
Llevant Peninsula Nature Reserve
The Llevant Peninsula is found on the north east of Mallorca. This hilly terrain could almost pass for the Scottish highlands (on a good day!), with its covering of heathers and shrubs at the higher altitudes. It was declared a National Park in 2002 and is renowned for its remote and unspoilt beaches, and its colonies of Mediterranean tortoises. ...read more
Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park
'Goat island' is the largest in a rocky archipelago lying 10km off the south coast of Mallorca. Pliny claimed it as the birthplace of Hannibal and during the Napoleonic Wars it became a notorious prison camp. Since 1916 it has been a military base and since 1991 a protected national park as well. There are 19 islands in total, of which only one is populated. ...read more
La Reserva, Puigpunyent - Nature & Adventure Park
La Reserva is like an adventure park for both adults and kids. It is privately run and is open from March to November. You can find it on the slopes of Puig de Galatzo near the village of Puigpunyent, and it describes itself as 'Mallorca's paradise' A 3-km trail of waymarked paths leads you through Mallorca's mountain scenery in less than two hours, past waterfalls and springs, olive trees and charcoal stoves A series of boards provides background information on wildlife and mountain industries. Well laid out and interesting, the reserve gives you a feeling for the area it will seem a bit sterile if you have been out in the mountains on your own but it might help you to make sense of what you have already seen.
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