Mallorca

Scenic beauty, a wide range of routes in all grades, ‘short distances’, a well-developed road network, countless accommodation options in all categories, inexpensive flights, a mild climate and winter sun - plenty of arguments in favour of a climbing trip to the beautiful Balearic island. So let's go to Mallorca! Now more than ever, because the new edition of the Mallorca guide is finally on the market. This 9th edition of the Mallorca Rockfax focusses on the sport climbing routes in the mountains and on the coast. It now contains 30 sport climbing areas, including some new crags and updates to existing areas.The guide is clearly laid out in the typical Rockfax manner. All walls are described in great detail using pictograms (including protection, orientation, hours of sunshine, wind, visitor numbers) - additional information on climbing style, length and enjoyment factor is provided for the individual routes.The photo topos have been completely revised since the last book using drone images and are very easy to read throughout. The guide is illustrated with many photos. In addition, there is plenty of information on accommodation, food and drink, transport and other activities.The following areas are included:The SouthwestCan Ortigues, Capdella, Mont Port, Cala Llamp, C'an Formiga, Puig de Garrafa, Santa Ponça, Ca's Català, Sa CanteraValldemossa AreaPenyal d'es Grau, Es Verger, S'estret, ValldemossaBunyola AreaSa Gubia, FraguelNorth of the MountainsPort de Sóller, C'an Nyic, Gorge BlauSouth of the MountainsAlaró, Caimari, Es Grau des RucThe NortheastLa Creveta, El Fumat, Puig St. Marti, El Calo de BetlemThe East Coast SportSon Servera, Sa Mola de Felantix, Cala Magraner, Torre d'en Beu, Tijuana320 pagesLanguage EnglishEdition 2025Alan James, Mark GlaisterRockfax    

Mallorca has established itself as Europe’s finest and most popular deep water soloing destination with many climbers coming here just for this. The island’s famous big golden pockets on steep overhanging walls of perfect rock are both enticing and intimidating. The splashdowns into the deep, warm blue water of the Mediterranean, followed by tasty tapas at one of the island’s many bars and restaurants make the place all the more memorable. The height of the routes varies from a bouldery 5m to a terrifying 20m, and grades from 3+ to 9a+ means that there is something here for everyone. Add all this together and it is not hard to see why this has become such a desirable destination.While Deep Water Soloing was previously only included as a separate chapter in Mallorca Sport Climbs, Rockfax has now published a separate guide.The guide is very clearly laid out in the tried and tested Rockfax style. All walls are described in great detail using pictograms (including orientation, hours of sunshine, visitor numbers) - additional information on climbing style, risk of falling and enjoyment factor is provided for the individual routes.The photo topos were created using drone images and are very easy to read throughout. The guide is illustrated with many photos. There is also plenty of information on accommodation, food and drink, transport and other activities.The following areas are included:Cova del Diablo, Porto Cristo, Porto Cristo Novo, Cala Barques, Cova des Burador, Porto Colom, Cala Marcal, Cala Brafia, Cala Estreta, Cala Sa Nau, Cala Mitjana, Cala Serena, Santanyi, Cala Llombards, Port de Sóller, Sa Calobra, Porto Pi160 pagesLanguage EnglishEdition 2025Daimon BeailRockfax

A special guide for Deep Water Soloing on Mallorca 192 pages Language: Spanish / English 2nd Edition 2011 M. Riera Ediciones Desnivel Area: Balearic Island of Mallorca Rock: limestone Difficulties: 5 to 8 french scale / more than 600 routes Protection: Deep Water Soloing Season: all year round