This Spot Was Just Named the Best Island for Hiking in Europe-and It Has 500 Trails and Stunning Ocean Views

"For the survey, each island's trail offerings were assessed in terms of quality and quantity. For example, to determine quality, average trail length, safety, climate conditions, and accessibility were all considered. Certain travel metrics were also taken into account, such as average nightly room rates and the number of online searches for trails on that particular island. Afterwards, each of the 20 destinations included in the survey was assigned a Hiking Quality Index score."

"Mallorca is the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, and is crisscrossed with 500 trails. It's home to roughly 949,00 people and is anchored by the capital city of Palma, where you'll find Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). The hub is serviced by airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, Iberia, and eastJet from other major cities in Europe such as Frankfurt, Barcelona, Milan, Madrid, Vienna, Zurich, and London."

Island Hopping assessed 20 island destinations using a Hiking Quality Index that evaluated both trail quality and quantity. Criteria for quality included average trail length, safety, climate conditions, and accessibility. Travel metrics such as average nightly room rates and the number of online searches for trails were incorporated into the index. Each destination received a Hiking Quality Index score reflecting those combined measures. Mallorca, Spain, ranked highest, offering roughly 500 trails and a population near 949,00, centered on Palma with Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). Palma is serviced by airlines including Ryanair, Lufthansa, Iberia, and eastJet. Parc Nacional de Cabrera lies 14 miles off Mallorca's south coast and is reachable by boat tours departing from Porto Petro or Colonia Sant Jordi.

Read at Travel + Leisure