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Sa Dragonera Island

Natural Monuments

Sa Dragonera Island

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Sa Dragonera Island

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Location: Andratx, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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1. Cabo Tramuntana, Cabo Llebeig y na Pòpia — the lighthouses of Sa Dragonera Natural Park

20.5km

06:18

490m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Sa Dragonera Natural Park – Tramuntana Lighthouse loop from es Carregador

12.2km

04:01

370m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Sant Elm Beach – Sa Dragonera Natural Park loop from es Carregador

13.7km

04:16

300m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Martina

April 16, 2017

Especially funny and beautiful to watch are the small Balearic lizards that exist on Sa Dragonera in masses. The little dragons are very nimble and curious. The bags should therefore be kept well closed.

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Kai 🇺🇦

April 10, 2025

The island got its name Sa Dragonera from its shape, which is reminiscent of a dragon resting in the sea. And that's not far-fetched, as the island's origins are told as follows:
Like all lizards, dragons prefer warmer climes for laying their eggs and found Mallorca an ideal place for this. A particularly brave dragon stayed behind to guard the eggs, from which young dragons later hatched. This dragon eventually turned to stone and now forms the island's silhouette.

Piracy played a major role on Mallorca throughout history. Initially active, later defensive. Sa Dragonera repeatedly served as a hideout for privateers. This led to stories of hidden treasures that are said to still be hidden on the island.

Another special feature is the lizard that lives here, which is only found in this form on Dragonera. It is said to have once existed on the main island as well, but was wiped out by introduced animals such as cats and snakes. They differ not only genetically, but also in their food choices and behavior. Since they have no natural enemies here, they lack the instinct to flee and are not afraid of humans. Nevertheless, they should not be fed, as human food is not suitable for animals and can cause disease.

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Andreas

October 29, 2018

Three beautiful hikes are possible here. From easy to moderate. One is accompanied by innumerable lizards all the time.

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Location: Andratx, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

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Sa Dragonera Island

1. Cabo Tramuntana, Cabo Llebeig y na Pòpia — the lighthouses of Sa Dragonera Natural Park

2. Sa Dragonera Natural Park – Tramuntana Lighthouse loop from es Carregador

3. Sant Elm Beach – Sa Dragonera Natural Park loop from es Carregador

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