Post by pigeonpie on Aug 28, 2008 20:27:55 GMT
Turn right shortly after joining the Fornells road from the port of Mao and you enter a very special part of the island, hilly and dotted with lovely farm houses, abundant with wild flowers in the late winter and early spring. On the left as you drive along the winding road is the turn off to S'Albufera, the islands only lake and now a well protected nature reserve.
This side road is dotted with houses with superb views - it used to be called Shrangi-la, no doubt named by someone after the legendary valley in Thibet. The road leads to the lake with its hordes of birds, including migrating wildfowl.
If this rural beauty induces hunger or thirst then you must go back to the main road and drive on to the lovely village of Es Grau, overlooking a horseshoe bay dotted with small boats in the summer.
The beaches are the safest on the island for small children - adults have to wade a long way to get out of their depth. In the village there are several bars and restaurants and a few shops.
This side road is dotted with houses with superb views - it used to be called Shrangi-la, no doubt named by someone after the legendary valley in Thibet. The road leads to the lake with its hordes of birds, including migrating wildfowl.
If this rural beauty induces hunger or thirst then you must go back to the main road and drive on to the lovely village of Es Grau, overlooking a horseshoe bay dotted with small boats in the summer.
The beaches are the safest on the island for small children - adults have to wade a long way to get out of their depth. In the village there are several bars and restaurants and a few shops.
