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spring in the western Mediterranean

From the peaceful bay of Cala Sant Vincenç on the north coast, we will explore the spectacular limestone mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana, visit internationally important wetlands and enjoy walks near Mallorca’s beautiful north-east coast.
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Dates

12th – 19th April 2024

Leader

Laurie Jackson and Michael Blencowe

Price

To be confirmed

Included

To be confirmed

Not included

To be confirmed

Group size

Minimum 4, maximum 14.

Known as a popular holiday destination, Mallorca has some stunning scenery including many miles of ‘wild’, unspoilt coastline, extensive areas of woodland and Mediterranean ‘maquis’ shrublands and a dramatic mountain range that provides a background to the olive groves and small farms that cover most of the central plains. A scattering of internationally important wetlands and offshore islands add to the richness of an island that has a high biodiversity and a good number of endemic species.

We will explore a variety of habitats to enjoy the birds, other wildlife, plants and landscapes and also learn something of the island’s fascinating culture, described as a mix of ’west and east’ due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean.

Particular species that we will look for include black (cinereous) vulture and Balearic warbler, and the rare and beautiful ‘Mallorcan marsh orchid’, Orchis palustris ssp. robusta, a plant once thought to be endemic to the island and still only found in localised populations. We should see a good number of other animals including Hermann’s tortoise, Algerian hedgehog, geckos, frogs, and many butterflies and dragonflies.

Bird migration will be underway whilst species that breed on the island will be in full breeding plumage. This is an ideal holiday for those who want an introduction to Mediterranean wildlife, or for those who wish to see the species for which Mallorca is famous.

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Mallorca 19th – 26th April 2018

Please note that holidays change, although sometimes only slightly, from year to year and previous trip reports may not reflect the planned itinerary, or other holiday details, for the current trip. Please ask us if you would like to know of any significant differences.

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Narcissus serotinus flowers in Mallorca
Black-winged Stilt wading in a pool, Mallorca
Clouded Yellow feeding on ragwort, Mallorca