Nadines Travel Blog

We visited the lovely little village of Valldemosa which is hidden in the Tramuntana Mountains. The views did not disappoint.   There are vineyards and Olive groves and Oranges growing in abundance in Valldemosa. Valldemosa is blessed with a UNESCO World Heritage site which is the Monastery, but it was closed until February, therefore, we were not able to view the inside of it. It is the Carthusian Monastery where Chopin lived and composed his music in 1838-1839.  Chopin was hoping for renewed health with the Mediterranean air and lifestyle.  In the year 1399, there were no more Mallorcan Kings so it was given to the monks and over 600 years later it is now a UNESCO site. Chopin in the old Palace Gardens. This is the backside of the Palace.  It is a large property that you can visit in high season. Valldemosa is a village of medieval origins and is known for its fertile soil and its picturesque charm. Valldemosa is in the heart of the Tramuntana Mountains which are also a UNESCO-awarde

This is one of the steep hills of Montuiri. We drove to Randa parked and started walking uphill towards Cura where the Catholic Sanctuary is and realized it was 5 km straight uphill. I was not against that, we just got there too late and did not have water so we drove up the switchback after switchback road.  Randa was a very sleepy little village. This dry stacked stone wall was built into the rock.  It was fascinating to me. A biker passing by Randa coming down from his 5 km ride up to Cura Sanctuary. Darren had fun driving but I would have more fun walking.  The Cura Mountain is considered the most sacred mountain in all of the Ibiza Islands.  The Sanctuary is important because some dude received a revelation here.  The building is built into the rocks and the views are stupendous of the surrounding countryside and of the Mediterranean Sea.   The rocks were super interesting here, all pointing one way. Beautiful Med Sea pic. It is a popular walking and biking area and many bikers ha