Spain Fly and Drive - The Best Road Trips

FLY AND DRIVE, THE BEST ROAD TRIPS

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It is easy to create your own itinerary, but it's a great idea to combine the best panoramic views on the coast with the rugged mountain landscapes in the Sierra de Tramontana which you can cross along the Ma-10 highway. From the city of Palma , take the road to Puigpunyent where the show begins. Surrounded by great pinewoods and in- credible mountains, this little town is the start of a fascinating route through the interior of the island. Relax and take your own time as the road winds between sheer cliffs. You can take a detour to the coastal town of Banyalbufar and enjoy the beaches, or go as far as Valldemossa , sheltered

by the Tramontana peaks, with narrow, cobbled streets and squares decorat- ed with flowers. There you'll find the Real Cartuja, formerly a monastery and where the Polish composer Chopin lived with the French authoress George Sand. At the western end of the island you'll find the district of Andratx, surround- ed by mountains and with picturesque fishing villages like Puerto de Andratx . Continue along the Ma-10 parallel to the coast and stop at lookout points like Sa Foradada where you can enjoy the Mediterranean's blue horizon. Your next stop will be Deià , a little town with beautiful beaches, woods and ol- ive groves which became a refuge for

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