Talaia d'Alcúdia, Mountain summit in Alcúdia, Spain.
Talaia d'Alcúdia is the highest point, 445 m, of the ridge on Cap del Pinar that separates Badia de Pollença from Badia d'Alcúdia in northeastern Mallorca. Its northern slope is wooded and holds the former Ermita de la Victòria monastery, while the side facing Badia d'Alcúdia is largely bare. A column marks the summit, where several ruined buildings stand.
The summit is marked by a stone column and several ruined buildings; the sources do not describe an ancient watchtower there. The name Talaia d'Alcúdia also refers to a watchtower (talaia) located at the top of the 445-metre hill, as listed in the Catalan Wikipedia.
The name talaia comes from the Arabic word for a lookout point, and a watchtower once stood on the summit. The northern, wooded slope holds the former monastery Ermita de la Victòria, from whose car park the shortest path to the top begins. Ruined buildings and a marker column stand on the summit itself.
Bring sturdy hiking boots and plenty of water, as the mountain has limited shade and becomes very hot. Early mornings or late afternoons are better times to climb, especially during summer months.
The summit is marked by a stone column and surrounded by several ruined buildings, the remains of the watchtower that gives the mountain its name. The Catalan word talaia means lookout, and the tower on the peak is listed separately as Talaia d'Alcúdia (torre).
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