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

"Mallorca is the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, with 500 trails crisscrossing its surface. 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 easyJet from other major European cities like Frankfurt, Barcelona, Milan, Madrid, Vienna, Zurich, and London."

"For the survey, each island's trail offerings were assessed in terms of quality and quantity. To determine quality, for example, 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. Afterward, each of the 20 destinations included in the survey was assigned a Hiking Quality Index score."

A study assigned each island a Hiking Quality Index by assessing trail quality and quantity, considering average trail length, safety, climate conditions, and accessibility, along with travel metrics such as average nightly room rates and the number of online searches for trails. Mallorca ranked highest, offering roughly 500 trails and a population near 949,000 anchored by Palma. Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) connects Mallorca with major European cities via carriers including Ryanair, Lufthansa, Iberia, and easyJet. Hiking is a rapidly growing travel trend in Europe, with many travelers seeking nature-focused experiences on islands that combine diverse landscapes and cultural heritage. Mallorca has one national park: Cabrera Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.

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