- Address: Mallorca about. Palma de Mallorca, Puig de Galatzo, 07194 Puigpunyent, Spain
- Phone: +34 971 61 66 22
Mallorca is the largest island in Spain. The Balearic Islands attract millions of tourists every year, which find wonderful beaches, a Mediterranean climate , beautiful nature, and unusual sights .
La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is located in the outskirts of Puigpunyent, 27 km from the capital of the island of Palma. This beautiful place allows you to get acquainted with the rich and diverse flora and fauna of Mallorca. The picturesque landscapes of the Tramuntana mountains , the numerous bridges and water cascades provide an unforgettable experience. This park with its landscapes after returning home will remain in memory for a long time.
Contrasts of nature
The nature reserve is located on the slopes of the mountain Puig de Galatso near the village of Pigpunient. A footpath with a length of 3 km is laid among mountain landscapes, a walk on it takes 1-2 hours. The route passes along 30 beautiful waterfalls and many caves with traces of the life of ancient people. Tourists on their way can admire fountains, olive trees, Tibetan bridges, natural stone steps.
The journey will make the fascinating fauna that meets on the way - wild goats, exotic birds, especially fascinating. On the way you can meet families of peacocks, many species of geese, ducks, and natural ponds with colorful fish, where you can even swim. There is also a brown bear.
The reserve area of two and a half million square meters has a lush tropical vegetation and exceptionally beautiful animals. Most of the route passes through a shady forest, thanks to this, tourists do not suffer from the scorching sun rays. The walk does not include difficult routes and is suitable for families with children. Here you can also ride a rope and stroll along the swinging suspension bridge. A series of information stands allows you to acquire interesting and useful information about the wildlife and activities of people living in the mountains.
Recreation places
Walking along the reserve is not difficult, because the routes and paths are light, there are plenty of places to relax. The path passes through a clearing, where you can stop for a picnic. You can bring food with you, since there are free barbecues on the glade, which are kept warmed up. There is also a bar where you can ask for plates and cutlery for your dishes.
In the clearing there is a mini-zoo in which tourists have the opportunity to see birds of prey, emus, wild donkeys and goats. If you're lucky, you can see hawks and eagles during their short walk. Here, birds are released to freedom and allow them to fly freely, arrange small shows with wild birds. Beautiful views, phenomenal works of nature and many wild animals will make this walk memorable for a long time.
Completing the trek to the natural Galatso Park Reserve at the foot of the Puig-de-Galatso mountain in the Sierra de Tramuntana, you can swim in the pools with mountain water.
Tickets for Galatzo Park
When buying a ticket, the cost of which for adults is € 13.50, for children € 6.75, you can purchase special pet food, which are found along the way. The cost of feed is € 1.
Recently, this nature park has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the mountain Puig de Galatzo is considered one of the most attractive for tourists in Europe.
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