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Oxígeno
February 26, 2022
Hiking
The first references of snow collectors on the Tramuntana peaks date back to the Arabs. The constructions of the snow wells of Coll de Fartáritx and El Tomir are from the 18th century. In the ruins there are remains of the well where the snow was stored during the winter and remains of the walls of the temporary house used by the workers while they kept the ice, until summer came and they sold the precious product to wealthy families to preserve food. and cool drinks.
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Kai 🇺🇦
April 28, 2020
Hiking
Snow houses within sight of the top of the Tomir. Here the Nevaters (snow collectors) stored their snow in order to sell it as a coolant in the spring.
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GEFINKELT
May 18, 2026
Hiking
The snow houses in the Serra de Tramuntana are historic stone buildings where snow collected in winter was stored. The compacted snow was processed into ice and transported to the villages – long before modern refrigeration technology existed. Today, the ruins are silent witnesses to this special tradition in the Mallorcan mountains.
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