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Richard | profile | all galleries >> Our Trip to Spain: Barcelona, Girona, Montserrat, Figueres and the island of Mallorca: August, 2005 >> Photos of the Island of Mallorca >> Photos of the north and wests coasts, and towns near the coasts on the island of Mallorca tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Photos of the north and wests coasts, and towns near the coasts on the island of Mallorca

Places we visited are underlined. Towns on or near the northwest coast are north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range)
Places we visited are underlined. Towns on or near the northwest coast are north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range)
An almond grove between Palma and Sóller. We saw lots of almond, citrus and olive groves on the island of Mallorca.
An almond grove between Palma and Sóller. We saw lots of almond, citrus and olive groves on the island of Mallorca.
A plaza in Sóller. Sóller is north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) & near the north coast of Mallorca.
A plaza in Sóller. Sóller is north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) & near the north coast of Mallorca.
A street in Sóller. Sóller sits in a basin, Valle de los Naranjos (Valley of the Oranges) on Mallorca.
A street in Sóller. Sóller sits in a basin, Valle de los Naranjos (Valley of the Oranges) on Mallorca.
A plaza in Sóller: To get to Sóller from Palma on Mallorca, we crossed the mountain pass at Coll de Sóller.
A plaza in Sóller: To get to Sóller from Palma on Mallorca, we crossed the mountain pass at Coll de Sóller.
A street near a plaza in Sóller - on Mallorca
A street near a plaza in Sóller - on Mallorca
Heading east from Sóller to Fornalutx - still north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) on the island of Mallorca.
Heading east from Sóller to Fornalutx - still north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) on the island of Mallorca.
Fornalutx - mountain village north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) on the island of Mallorca.
Fornalutx - mountain village north of the Serra de Tramuntana (mountain range) on the island of Mallorca.
Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Fornalutx - lots of steep, cobbled streets and Moorish-style, tiled roofs.
Fornalutx - lots of steep, cobbled streets and Moorish-style, tiled roofs.
Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Judy on a small plaza in Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Judy on a small plaza in Fornalutx on the island of Mallorca
Judy on the road heading west from Fornalutx (in the background) on the island of Mallorca
Judy on the road heading west from Fornalutx (in the background) on the island of Mallorca
The north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller - photo taken from the front of the lighthouse at Port de Sóller.
The north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller - photo taken from the front of the lighthouse at Port de Sóller.
Judy on the north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller. The water of the Mediterranean Sea typically was a deep blue.
Judy on the north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller. The water of the Mediterranean Sea typically was a deep blue.
Port de Sóller: Once the main outlet for produce grown in the surrounding valleys and terraces. Now a resort and beach.
Port de Sóller: Once the main outlet for produce grown in the surrounding valleys and terraces. Now a resort and beach.
Judy and Richard on the north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
Judy and Richard on the north coast of Mallorca near Port de Sóller. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca - between Port de Sóller and Deią
Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca - between Port de Sóller and Deią
Deią: On the north coast of Mallorca. Many painters, writers and musicians have been inspired by this town.
Deią: On the north coast of Mallorca. Many painters, writers and musicians have been inspired by this town.
Deią: English poet & novelist Robert Graves & his mistress Laura Riding, a poet, lived here (circa 1930's). Graves buried here.
Deią: English poet & novelist Robert Graves & his mistress Laura Riding, a poet, lived here (circa 1930's). Graves buried here.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast. The terraces are an inheritance from the era of Islamic domination.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast. The terraces are an inheritance from the era of Islamic domination.
Deią: On the north coast of Mallorca. It is a small fishing village.
Deią: On the north coast of Mallorca. It is a small fishing village.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca. Close-up from previous photo.
Deią: Farming terraces on the north coast of Mallorca. Close-up from previous photo.
Deią: Photo taken from the main, north coast road (C-710) as we were going west from Deią to Valldemossa.
Deią: Photo taken from the main, north coast road (C-710) as we were going west from Deią to Valldemossa.
The north coast of Mallorca between Deią and Valldemossa
The north coast of Mallorca between Deią and Valldemossa
Sa Foradada: Between Deią and Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca. Famous peninsula with big hole in the outer area.
Sa Foradada: Between Deią and Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca. Famous peninsula with big hole in the outer area.
The north coast of Mallorca between Deią and Valldemossa. Building is not permitted on the north coast, so it stays pristine.
The north coast of Mallorca between Deią and Valldemossa. Building is not permitted on the north coast, so it stays pristine.
Valldemossa: Near the north coast of Mallorca
Valldemossa: Near the north coast of Mallorca
Street in Valldemossa. Historical records of Valldemossa date back to the 14th century.
Street in Valldemossa. Historical records of Valldemossa date back to the 14th century.
Judy on a street in Valldemossa, near the north coast of Mallorca
Judy on a street in Valldemossa, near the north coast of Mallorca
Church of Royal Carthusian Monastery. Frédéric Chopin & lover George Sand, feminist-writer, lived in monastery (winter, 1838-39)
Church of Royal Carthusian Monastery. Frédéric Chopin & lover George Sand, feminist-writer, lived in monastery (winter, 1838-39)
Judy in gardens in Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca
Judy in gardens in Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca
House with colored plaque of Santa Catalina Thomįs, Mallorca's own saint. Similar plaques in front of most Valldemossa houses.
House with colored plaque of Santa Catalina Thomįs, Mallorca's own saint. Similar plaques in front of most Valldemossa houses.
Street in Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca.
Street in Valldemossa on the north coast of Mallorca.
The north coast of Mallorca looking east toward Valldemossa.The white spot on the mountain is a house owned by Michael Douglas.
The north coast of Mallorca looking east toward Valldemossa.The white spot on the mountain is a house owned by Michael Douglas.
Wild goats between Valldemossa and Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca.
Wild goats between Valldemossa and Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca.
A street in Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca.
A street in Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca.
Farming terraces in Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
Farming terraces in Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca
Banyalbufar on the north coast of Mallorca
Judy and Richard west of Banyalbufar (in the background) on the north coast of Mallorca
Judy and Richard west of Banyalbufar (in the background) on the north coast of Mallorca
The north coast of Mallorca between Banyalbufar and Estellencs
The north coast of Mallorca between Banyalbufar and Estellencs
The north coast of Mallorca between Banyalbufar and Estellencs
The north coast of Mallorca between Banyalbufar and Estellencs
Judy next to olive trees between Banyalbufar and Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca.
Judy next to olive trees between Banyalbufar and Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca.
Mirador de Ses Ąnimes viewpoint with the watchtower, Ses Ąnimes, near Banyalbufar, between Banyalbufar and Estellencs.
Mirador de Ses Ąnimes viewpoint with the watchtower, Ses Ąnimes, near Banyalbufar, between Banyalbufar and Estellencs.
Judy looking out from the Ses Ąnimes watchtower. The watchtower also is called Torre des Verger and was built in 1579.
Judy looking out from the Ses Ąnimes watchtower. The watchtower also is called Torre des Verger and was built in 1579.
Judy looking out from the Ses Ąnimes watchtower. Watchtower used to defend the coast and nearby town from incursions by pirates.
Judy looking out from the Ses Ąnimes watchtower. Watchtower used to defend the coast and nearby town from incursions by pirates.
Estellencs on the north coast. Some 300 people live here -  their primary loyalty is to the town - self contained group.
Estellencs on the north coast. Some 300 people live here - their primary loyalty is to the town - self contained group.
Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca: An old, covered, public wash house is in the foreground.
Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca: An old, covered, public wash house is in the foreground.
A private garden in Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
A private garden in Estellencs on the north coast of Mallorca. The Mediterranean Sea is in the background.
We went southwest from Estellencs, left the north coast and arrived here in Andratx
We went southwest from Estellencs, left the north coast and arrived here in Andratx
Port d'Andratx on the west coast of Mallorca. Resort - lots of upscale homes here. Popular with Germans.
Port d'Andratx on the west coast of Mallorca. Resort - lots of upscale homes here. Popular with Germans.
Port d'Andratx on the west coast of Mallorca: View is toward the southeast of the port, with Cap de sa Mola on the right
Port d'Andratx on the west coast of Mallorca: View is toward the southeast of the port, with Cap de sa Mola on the right
Beach (topless) at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca. There are lots of beaches on the west coast of Mallorca.
Beach (topless) at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca. There are lots of beaches on the west coast of Mallorca.
Judy (red top) near the beach at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca
Judy (red top) near the beach at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca
Judy near the beach at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca
Judy near the beach at Camp de Mar on the west coast of Mallorca
The coves of the beach at Cala Fornells on the west coast of Mallorca. Some women were topless.
The coves of the beach at Cala Fornells on the west coast of Mallorca. Some women were topless.
The beach at Cala Fornells on the west coast of Mallorca. (Across the water is the beach at Peguera.)
The beach at Cala Fornells on the west coast of Mallorca. (Across the water is the beach at Peguera.)
Peguera - a resort town on the west coast of Mallorca
Peguera - a resort town on the west coast of Mallorca
The beach at Peguera on the west coast of Mallorca
The beach at Peguera on the west coast of Mallorca
The beach at Peguera on the west coast of Mallorca
The beach at Peguera on the west coast of Mallorca