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Pure nature - Sustainable Mallorca
Mallorca is characterized by its untouched nature and impressive varied coastline. Kilometers of beaches, stunning bays with crystal clear waters, in combi-nation with the impressive rural landscapes make the largest of the Balearic Islands an attractive location for nature lovers. Mallorca is a wonderland for walkers and hikers and home to the Serra de Tramuntana, one of the most spectacular mountain ranges in the whole of Spain. Stretching around 90 kilometers from Andratx in the southwest to Cap Formentor in the very northeast, the Tramuntana mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site, and once you’ve been there, you easily understand why.
A visual feast of dramatic peaks, breathtaking geographical curves and resplendent nature, it is no surprise that the Tramuntana mountains are beloved by cyclists, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
To preserve this unspoilt nature sustainability is a pure necessity, especially for future tourism development since the Balearic Islands have become one of Spain’s most successful tourist regions.
The Balearics have led the way in environmental protection in the Mediterranean for over 50 years with the mission of making the tourism industry environmentally friendly and to create a sustainable and regenerative tourism model.
Step by step, the island of Mallorca is on the path to becoming a sustainable travel destination. Since March 2021, single-use plastic products have been banned and there are several community initiatives which support positive development across the island, such as filtered drinking water from public water dispensers. Measures connected to traffic calming as well as the reduction of air and noise pollution are systematically enforced by the government. In Palma’s center, there are increasing numbers of restricted traffic zones, which have either been turned into green spaces or are completely car-free zones.
In Mallorca there are an increasing number of companies and initiatives aware of the need to work to ensure a sustainable future both for the island and for tourism that remains the island's most important source of income.
The island of Mallorca is considered a pioneer for nature conservation in the Mediterranean region.
