La Reserva Puig de Galatzó is a unique nature reserve in Majorca, with over 2,5 million m²of flourishing vegetation and where a great variety of exceptionally beautiful animals live in a breathtaking environment.
It is located at the foothills of Puig de Galatzó, in the Sierra de Tramuntana, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO recently.
The park is an ideal place for hiking. A 3,5km hike along its easygoing paths offers the possibility to enjoy over 30 amazing waterfalls. This leads to the main recreation area where our bar and BBQ services, as well as our “Refreshing Mountain” swimming pool facilities are at your disposal.
Daring visitors are welcome to feel the thrill of “Aventur”, an adventure park with suspension bridges, climbing walls and a series of amazing zip lines.
ITINERARY:
Enjoy taking a pleasant 3.5 km hike through a forest of evergreen oaks. Relax with the refreshing waterfalls along the trail and discover the many endemic plants and animals throughout the park
AVENTUR:
If you are a daring person looking for thrilling emotions, try out our rock climbing walls, walk over suspension bridges and fly over the trees along our exciting zip lines.
REFRESHING MOUNTAIN:
Don’t forget your bathing suits! If the heat strikes and you feel like a dip, you can refresh yourself in the crystal clear pools and waterfalls of “Ses Fonts d’es Ratxo”.
SHOW:
View first hand the elegance of the birds of prey flight demonstration. The falconer will demonstrate training techniques and offer a detailed explanation of various types of birds.
BBQ AND BAR :
Finish off the morning enjoying lunch with family or friends in the picnic area. The bar offers full service including salads, sandwiches, and burgers/hot dogs together with meat which may be purchased to cook in the barbeques. These are lit every morning and remain on all day as a complimentary service for our guests. Refreshments may be purchased throughout the park.
TOCA-TOCA:
The youngest visitors may come in contact with small farm animals such as ponies, dwarf goats and sheep, stroking and hand feeding them.
In the valley of Puig de Galatzó, the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature and wildlife, La Reserva offers various programs of special activities for team work and Management-trainings. Tailor made programs are also available upon request.
There are two ways to reach the main outdoor recreation area from the parking lot: a 10 minute walk along a panoramic path or by 4×4 using gravel roads. A Majorcan welcome snack may be served before you start with your individual activity program.
La Reserva offers a seminar room with seating room for about 100 persons, and outdoor seating for up too 300.
The multi-adventure area “AVENTUR”, guarantees fun, entertainment and new experiences with the Tibetan and Amazonian bridges, zip lines (sliding down a canyon from a steel wire) and rock climbing. Mountain biking, archery, mini-Olympics, excursions by horse, canoes, beach Olympics or orienteering-circuits among others, are also available.
All activities can be organized as incentive, as team-competitions with “AVENTUR” medals for the winner-team or as back-up for teambuilding seminars or management-training.
The encounter in a completely different environment and atmosphere transforms this day into an unforgettable experience. For your well being we serve Paella or special barbecues, good Majorcan wine or Sangria.
If the heat strikes and you feel like a dip, you can refresh yourself in the crystal clear pools and waterfalls of “Ses Fonts d’es Ratxo”. Showers and changing rooms are available.
On request we organize a professional video clip or photos to be made of your stay.
NUESTRAS ACTIVIDADES INCLUYEN:
Teambuilding activities:
Activity programs designed to promote team work. Co-operation is the keynote of all these activities. Groups from 10 to 400 persons.
Zip lines:
The equipment is hooked to steel cables in order to slide down the mountainside and experience the sensation of flying over trees and nature.
Climbing:
Practice moving vertically on the natural rock-face wearing professional gear. The ability of the participants will be tested in several ways, i.e. coordination, balance, self-confidence and trust in the climbing (belaying) partner.
Hanging bridges:
Walk over hanging bridges, both Tibetan and Amazonian. You will need great balance and nerves of steel.
Archery:
An exciting team sport in which one must prove concentration and precision. Great fun!
Air-rifle shooting:
The participants use a precision air gun to check their concentration and marksmanship. Every point marked in the target counts.
Orienteering:
Participants learn to interpret landscapes and navigate with map and compass in order to find certain locations. We use this activity for treasure hunts, or to find the ingredients of the Paella, which will later be prepared for lunch.
Mountain Bike:
Either on an especially created circuit in the multi-adventure program course or as a guided cycle tour throughout the island. For beginners or professionals.
Gymkhanas:
We organize the route in a way that the participants can enjoy magnificent landscapes with breathtaking panoramic views and also get to know something about Majorca’s ways and customs. The activities and small tasks to accomplish throughout the route provide fun and entertainment. Includes control stops, refreshments and snacks (Spanish tapas).
Treasure hunt:
Exciting treasure huntwhich combines orientation skills using a map and compass with team work.
Palma cultural rally:
This is a very interesting way of getting to know Majorca’s metropolis. Discover the most attractive sights and discover Palma’s attractions whilst searching for specific locations, answering questions, solving tasks and participating in other activities.
Trekking:
The walk becomes an adventure when you want to discover what lies beyond the dense wood or the other side of the mountain. We offer guided walks of different duration and difficulties.
Gourmet Club:
Local food and wine tasting. Includes an explanation of origin, use, and preparation of the food. For the gourmet inside you!
Dinner and entertainment:
Dinner in a unique natural environment, the Heart of Tramuntana Mountain Range. Appropriate decoration with torch lighting, piped music and entertainment.
Multi adventure Olympics:
Ideal for Incentives! These activities provide fun and entertainment for a half or full day. Each team of 10 people have to organize themselves for all the activities and tasks set in order to secure a place in the grand final. With 8 – 20 possible activities (depending on group size and time available) there should be at least one activity suitable for everyone; e.g., archery, climbing, zip lines, mountain bike circuit, the snail, etc.)
Night program (24 hours):
Adventure and team building activities over a 48 hour period. Includes sleeping in tents and a night hike. A truly unforgettable experience.
Canoeing:
Sliding through the waters of one of the most beautiful bays of Majorca in one or two-person canoes. We provide professional support, while passing impressive reefs and bizarre rock formations.
Beach Olympics:
Compete as an individual, in pairs or as a team to reach the final. The winner will be determined by further competition. Activities include treasure hunt, construction of castles, water polo, apple tub, beach volleyball, air mattress rally, etc. Prizes for the winning teams. Possibility of organizing a barbecue afterwards.
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