Bird-Watching

Mallorca has two notable nature reserves.

Sa Dragonera. This island and its large colony of sea falcons are accessible by boat from Sant Elm, at the western tip of Mallorca. The boats, run by the operator Cruceros Margarita, leave from in front of El Pescador restaurant at the port of Sant Elm daily every 30 minutes. Sant Elm, Balearic Islands. 629/606614; 639/617545; www.crucerosmargarita.com. Boat €13. Departures: Feb. and Mar., Mon.–Sat. 10:15–1:15, Apr.–Sept., daily 9:45–3:45, Oct., daily 10:15–1:15.

S'Albufera de Mallorca. This is the largest wetlands zone in Mallorca. Ctra. Port d'Alcúdia–Ca'n Picafort, Alcúdia, Balearic Islands, 07458. 971/892250; www.mallorcaweb.net/salbufera. Apr.–Sept., daily 9–6; Oct.–Mar., daily 9–5.