Conservation

In recent decades, Mallorca has made significant efforts in nature conservation — recognizing that the island's nature is its greatest asset.

Parc Nacional de Cabrera

The Cabrera Archipelago, about 15 kilometers south of Mallorca, has been Spain's only maritime-terrestrial national park in the Mediterranean since 1991. The 19 islands and their surrounding waters host over 900 plant species, rare seabirds, lizards, and one of the best-preserved marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean. Day trips by boat from Colonia de Sant Jordi are possible (limited number of visitors per day — book early!).

Parc Natural de Mondrago

Located on the southeast coast, the Mondrago Natural Park (785 hectares) protects a diverse coastal landscape with two of the island's most beautiful beaches (Cala Mondrago and S'Amarador), dunes, wetlands, and pine forests. Well-developed hiking trails make the park an ideal day trip destination for families.

S'Albufera

The largest wetland in the Balearics (1,700 hectares) near Alcudia is a paradise for birdwatchers. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here, including flamingos, ospreys, and numerous migratory birds. The park was protected in 1988 — before that, urbanization of the area was threatened.

Serra de Tramuntana — UNESCO World Heritage

Since 2011, the entire Tramuntana is a UNESCO cultural landscape — a protection status that encompasses both the natural beauty and the centuries-old cultivation (terrace farming, dry stone walls, irrigation systems). The protection restricts new constructions and promotes the preservation of traditional agriculture.

Marine Reserves

Mallorca has established several marine reserves where fishing is restricted or prohibited: around Cabrera, on the north coast near Llevant, in the Bay of Palma, and in the southwest. The results are visible — in the reserves, fish stocks and Posidonia seagrass meadows (crucial for clean water and the arts of the coast) have significantly recovered.