Aventure and sports
Practice adventure and sports
The municipality of Escorca is located in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, declared a Natural Site in 2007 and a World Heritage Site in 2011. The peaks, torrents and valleys of Escorca are the perfect setting for practicing numerous nature sports. , of which mountain biking, climbing, descending torrents or caving are some examples.
In the development of these activities, the nature of the space where they are practiced must always be considered. The Serra de Tramuntana Natural Area was created to preserve exceptional natural and cultural values that must be protected and respected. Many of these activities are regulated and in some cases prior authorization is required from the managing body of the natural spaces of the Balearic Islands, currently the Balearic Institute of Nature (IBANAT). On the IBANAT website you can consult the activities that are authorized in protected natural areas and how to request said authorizations.
We must also remember that a very high percentage of accidents that happen in the mountains are due to human errors that can almost always be avoided. That is why it is advisable to always take extreme precautions and always follow the precautions to prevent accidents or mitigate them from the Mountain Service of the Civil Guard.
Hiking
Some of the routes are part of the network of itineraries marked by the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Territory and by the Consell de Mallorca.
Cycling
The secondary roads of Mallorca are perfect for cycling.
GR-212
The GR-221 is also called Dry Stone Route because it proposes to discover the landscapes built in dry stone of the Sierra de Tramuntana.
Torrent descent
Numerous torrents originate in the Serra de Tramuntana where you can practice canyoning for all levels of difficulty.
Mountain bikes
The rugged terrain and network of paths make Escorca an ideal place for mountain biking.
Climbing
In recent years, Mallorca has positioned itself as one of the best European destinations for sport climbing.
Nordic walking
Nordic Walking is a sporting activity that consists of walking with the help of poles specially designed for this sport.
Races and marches
Mountain racing is a sport that has experienced spectacular growth in recent years.
Sports venues
Since July 2012, the Santuari de Lluc has had a semi-Olympic swimming pool completely renovated and open to the public.
Kayak
Escorca's rugged coastline offers few direct access to the sea. To be able to launch a kayak into the water we will have to go to Cala Tuent or Sa Calobra.
Speleology
In the area of the Serra de Tramuntana Natural Area, caving is one of the activities that requires prior authorization.
Dive
Escorca does not have long sandy beaches, but the transparent waters that bathe the cliffs of its rugged coast keep secrets that will captivate diving lovers.
Horse riding
The Special Plan for the Pedra en Sec Route provides for the permitted uses in each of the sections of each stage, defined according to their fragility.
