Nature in Northwest Mallorca, near Escorca, Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands
Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis
Sa Calobra is one of the most dramatically situated villages in the Mediterranean, reached via a spectacular 12km mountain road with a famous corkscrew bend ('The Tie') descending 800m to the sea. From the village, a short tunnel walk leads to the mouth of the Torrent de Pareis gorge where towering limestone walls narrow to just a few meters, creating a cathedral-like natural space where the torrent meets a shingle beach. The colors of the water are extraordinary.
Hours: Always open
Best time: morning
Best for: nature lovers, photographers, adventure seekers, hikers
Location
Sa Calobra, 07315 Escorca, Mallorca
39.8532, 2.7952 — View on map
Tips
- Take the boat from Port de Sóller to avoid the narrow twisting road in peak season
- The gorge walk to Sa Calobra from Escorca is possible in dry conditions only
- Arrive before 10AM to beat the tourist buses