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While a holiday to Mallorca may conjure up images of lazy days spent on beaches, amazing weather and great nightlife, the island can also offer something to the more active, nature-loving holidaymaker. Before jetting off to a quality farmhouse in Mallorca, Brits may want to check out the wide range of outdoor fun on offer on the island and plan a few active days on their Mallorca trip. While many visitors to the island may instantly flock to the sea for the active part of their holiday, Mallorca is actually home to a mountain range with many tall peaks ideal for exploring on a break to one of its many farmhouses. A hiking holiday in the heat of the Spanish sun The Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain range stretching for some 90 kilometres from Pollenca to Sa Mola in Andratx. At points as much as 15 kilometres wide, the range is an ideal place for Brits to explore by foot and get a view of the island of Mallorca from a totally different angle. While climbing the Mallorca hills, Brits should keep an eye out for the wild animals that roam the area, which include goats and herds of sheep. As well as this, a wide number of species of birds of prey can be spotted in the area. Eagle-eyed hikers could catch a glimpse of a falcon or an osprey on a walk in the hills. Many of the mountains in the range are particularly tall, with Puig Major standing above all the rest at a height of 1,447 metres. The next tallest peak on the island is Massanella, which is 1,352 metres tall and can offer walkers a great view of the Spanish destination from above. Those feeling a little less energetic on a holiday to a farmhouse in Mallorca could try and tackle one of the Serra de Tramuntana's smaller peaks - maybe Puig Tomir and Tossals Verds, which are both a little over 1,110 metres tall. In total, the mountain range has ten peaks which reach more than 1,000 metres but holidaymakers can be as adventurous or as relaxed as they please - just climbing a hill for a short while can still afford them breathtaking views of the Spanish countryside below. Mallorca's mountains are both beautiful and peaceful and while wandering around the island on a hiking break, people could feel like they are a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of day to day life on the Spanish island. The mountain range as a whole is a great area for Brits to spend a few hours in and there is really no better place to head to relax after a hard day's hiking than a luxury farmhouse on Mallorca, fitted out with all the mod cons that people are used to in their own homes. Hiking the hills as dusk falls As the morning and midday heat of Mallorca may make a hiking trip at this time of the day uncomfortable for Brits, the best time to head off on a walking expedition into the island's hills could be in the afternoon. This time of the day will be cooler and is therefore ideal for those planning on tackling one of the larger peaks and seeing the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca from high up in the mountain range. The mountain range is home to a number of villages and towns, including Soller, which lies within the mountain valley and is well known for its olive and orange groves. The town of Deia can also be visited on a hiking trip and those visiting this area could find they bump into a few famous faces - the creative feel to the region has attracted many well known musicians to the town over the years. Deia is also ideal for those wanting to see a more traditional side of Mallorca and boasts olive groves and orange growing plantations, and is a great place to relax in with a glass of sangria after a day spent walking in the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana. When relaxing in the town, Brits may be able to catch a waft of the wild rosemary which coats the mountain peaks and gives off a gorgeous aroma under the warmth of the Spanish sun. If you are looking for a quality farmhouse in Mallorca look no further than Mallorca Farmhouses for accommodation where you can find the finest farmhouses and villas in Majorca.
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