Cap de Formentor
Cap de Formentor is the eastern end of the peninsula of Formentor in Mallorca. The Mallorcan call the peninsula also the meeting place of the winds.
Location
Cap de Formentor, the impressive cliff with the highest point Fumart 384 meters above sea level, and the associated bays such as Cala Fiquera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada lie at the northernmost point of the island of Mallorca. The 13.5 km long road that leads from Port de Pollença to Cap de Formentor, was built by the Italian engineer Antonio Paretti, who was also responsible for the more famous road to Sa Calobra.
History
The northernmost end of the Majorcan world have wind and water bizarrely shaped. The stairs, walls, paths and the lighthouse at Cap de Formentor were 1892 occurs and stumbling firmly built on the rocks. When the poet Miquel i Llobera died, the Cap de Formentor peninsula belonged, it was divided and sold in lots. 1928 decided the Argentina-born, and art lovers Adán Diehl to build the Hotel Formentor and to donate the proceeds of art. A long sandy beach - - Since this property at the Platja de Formentor is the meeting place for personalities from around the world and is located just off the main road. Following the road further, you reach the lighthouse, which is surrounded by protected rare plant species.
Attractions
The headland has several vantage points with spectacular views. The best known of the Mirador del Mal Pas, Mirador d'es Colomer is also named after the small island Colomer, whose views can be seen in the picture above. The panoramic view from Majorca Finisterre ranges in the east to Menorca, Cala Fiquera in the West, while in the south Alcúdia lights up with its sandy beach. 300 meters below the sea roars and there are strong winds. In the southeast part at Raco de Xot a cave opening is to the sea. It has two inputs about 8 meters located above the water surface. The cave has a length of 90 meters and height of 8 meters and is one of the most important sites of the prehistoric time Talayotic.
Importance of the Winds
The winds that meet here, already called the natives for centuries Tramuntana, Ponenet, Migjorn and Llevant, the so-called " four big brothers " and their " cousins " gregale, Mestral, Llebetx and Xaloc. The winds are also often the eponym of the landscapes and mountains, such as the Sierra Tramuntana or the Sierra de Llevant.
On an island like Mallorca, who lived mainly from fishing and agriculture well into the 20th century, it was vital to know the winds well, eg what wind rain, heat or wind brings.
The official weather Institute is located in Puerto Pi, at the port of Palma de Mallorca, and is responsible for the international shipping and aviation, and other places.