The route to the Torres den Lluc starts at Sant Mateu Church; an advance reservation is required at Can MaymĂł for a guided wine tasting. These two specific planning details complement a shorter hiking loop, designated natural areas and the historic ensemble of Sant Mateu d'Albarca. This allows you to match different interests with your timeframe and the conditions for visiting as you plan your stay.
Hiking to suit your available time
A 2- to 3-hour circular hike is recommended around the Poljé of Sant Mateu. The route from Sant Mateu to the Torres den Lluc is also a loop: it is just over 11 kilometres long and takes about four hours. It starts at Sant Mateu Church. This gives you two different timeframes to choose from: two to three hours for the loop around the Poljé and around four hours for the route to the towers. For the longer route, the distance is an additional factor to consider when planning. Comparing the hikes by the time you have available makes it clear which details belong to each circular route.
Church, historic ensemble and Torres den Lluc
Sant Mateu Parish Church was built between 1785 and 1796 and is also the starting point for the route to the Torres den Lluc. The hike thus connects a specific starting point with a named destination. The historic ensemble of Sant Mateu d'Albarca was classified as a Bien de Interés Cultural (BIC) on 29 March 1996. The Torres den Lluc form part of a larger fortress, whose purpose is not precisely known. This uncertainty is part of the site's historical context and should be retained when describing the towers.
Landscape and orientation
The cliffs of Camp Vell are in Sant Mateu d'Albarca and within the ES0000516 Special Protection Area for Birds. The Serra de Sant Mateu d’Albarca is designated as an area of special natural interest within Es Amunts. These are two distinct natural designations: the cliffs are located within the bird protection area, while the Serra is designated within Es Amunts.
Access to the Sinclinal de Cala d’Albarca starts in Sant Mateu d'Albarca, on the road to the right of Camp Vell restaurant. The road is also known as Camà Turs or PMV-804-1; after about 715 metres, you reach a junction. These location and distance details give you a named starting point and an initial reference for the access route.
Wine and local produce
Can MaymĂł is a family winery founded in Sant Mateu in 1995. It offers guided winery tours and tastings of four wines, accompanied by local cheese and cured meats. Advance reservations are required, and appointments are seasonal. If you would like to plan a visit, arrange your preferred date with the winery well in advance.
Can MaymĂł also produces extra virgin olive oil and has around 500 olive trees. Winery tours, wine tastings and olive oil production give the family winery a range of culinary connections. The figure of around 500 trees is approximate. Together with the hiking durations and historic sites, this gives Sant Mateu d'Albarca several distinct attractions to weigh up when choosing accommodation and planning your stay.
Discover more destinations: Nuestra Señora De JesĂşs, Sant Joan De Labritja, San AgustĂn, Cala de Sant Vicent, S'argamassa, Sant Antoni De Portmany, Cala Llonga, Puig d'en Valls.
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