Serra de Tramuntana, Mountain range in northwest Mallorca, Spain.
The Serra de Tramuntana is a mountain range stretching along Mallorca's northwest coast with limestone peaks, the highest being Puig Major. The range extends roughly 90 kilometers and is crisscrossed with terraced fields and traditional farming settlements.
The area was farmed from the 10th century onward, when settlers built complex water systems to work the steep slopes. These irrigation methods and terraced fields remained in place for centuries and shaped how the region developed.
The mountain range shows how people have farmed the steep slopes using stone walls and terraced fields that are still visible today. These methods shape the way the landscape looks and how locals continue to work with the land.
The range has an extensive network of marked trails and lodging options scattered throughout for multi-day hiking trips. The cooler months offer the most comfortable conditions for trekking through the steep terrain.
The range gained UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 2011 for how agriculture shaped the landscape over time. This honor acknowledged the balance between farming and preserving the natural terrain that visitors see today.
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