La Trapa, Special Area of Conservation and former Trappist monastery in Andratx, Spain.
Located in the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca, La Trapa features stone terraces and structures overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and Sa Dragonera island.
In the early 1800s, French Trappist monks settled in this location, constructing a monastery and developing agricultural terraces for sustenance farming.
The restored property includes a traditional water mine system, demonstrating historical agricultural practices and water management techniques of Mallorcan rural life.
The nature reserve requires advance permits for camping, and visitors must bring their own water as no drinking facilities exist on the grounds.
The monastery complex contains a functioning snow well, an ancient method of ice preservation carved into the mountain used by the Trappist community.
Location: Andratx
GPS coordinates: 39.59972,2.36056
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:52
The Balearic Islands contain numerous remote beaches, historical sites, and natural landmarks. From the ancient Talayotic ruins of Torre d'en Galmés to the coastal cliffs of Cap de Formentor, these locations offer geological formations, archaeological remains, and marine vistas. The region includes natural reserves like S'Albufera des Grau, historical structures such as the Lluc Monastery, and coastal features including the rock formations at Sa Pedrera de Cala d'Hort.
Marina of Port d'Andratx
6.4 km
Torre de Cala en Basset
953 m
Far de Tramuntana
1.9 km
Far de Na Pòpia
4 km
Far de Llebeig
5.6 km
Castell de Son Mas
6.1 km
Castell de Son Orlandis
5.7 km
Sa Mola Lighthouse
7.6 km
Torre de Sant Elm
2.6 km
Torre de Llebeig
5.5 km
Mola de l'Esclop
7.9 km
Cala Basset
658 m
Torrent des Saluet
6.4 km
Sa Torre Nova
7 km
Llebeig Tower
5.5 km
Caseta de n'Aragó
7.8 km
Na Pòpia Tower
4 km
Puig de Garrafa
7.7 km
Platja del Camp de Mar
8.7 km
Studio Weil
6.9 km
Creu de s'Abeurador
5.8 km
Esclop
7.9 km
Cala Llamp
7.7 km
Santa Maria d'Andratx
5.8 km
Església del Sant Crist de l'Arracó
3.6 km
Creu de s'Ullastre
5.5 km
Cala Cocó
3.9 km
Sant Elm beach
2.5 kmReviews
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