John pulling hard on a Boquer sloper.

Boquer Valley is a wild, boulder strewn valley just on the outskirts of Puerto Pollensa. Overlooked by the Caval Bernat ridge (a classic Mallorca scramble), with an easy trail leading down to an unspoilt Cala it is the perfect spot to spend some free time.

Despite the fact there are some  classic bolted routes and huge potential for new developement, roped climbing has forbidden in Boquer Valley for some years now. However there is hope, local climbers are now pushing the limits  here, projecting some of (arguably) the islands best and hardest boulder problems. 

The potential in the valley for new routes / problems is enormous, add to this easy access (5 minutes walk from the town center) and you have the perfect place for the boulderer.

To give climbers something to go on the rest of this blog consits of topos and directions to some of "Boquers" most accessible blocks and the problems on them.

Mail me if you want to grade them or have any more ideas.

As always, john@rocksportmallorca.com

Have fun.

If you want something to do that doesn't involve mountains, give your legs a rest and try Sea Kayaking.

Our old friend Mark Manning, the local sea kayak instructor, is usually found in the Yacht club where he is in charge of training the local  youth teams and the kayaking section in general. However this year from mid March onwards you will be able to join him everyday  at his new site on the beach in Puerto Pollensa.

He will happily organise group training sessions and excursions as well as individual instruction up to whatever level you require. 

Unlike sailing,  sea kayaking is not so weather dependant. Flat calm seas will mean you can make good time and explore the rocky inlets and coves of the bay. But  the bigger the waves the more exciting and challenging it can be tackling the surf.

So if you want to give your legs a rest from the mountains, go and see Mark, on the beach next to sail & Surf on the Puerto Pollensa to Alcudia coast road. If you have any questions you can contact him by;

Phone 00 34 696151340, 

Web www.kayakmallorca.com Email mark@kayakmallorca.com

Happy paddling.

John Hind

If you want to keep up to date with what's happening at Rocksport Mallorca. Or you are looking for information on routes, climbing areas, local weather conditions etc you can find it all here in our news and events section.

Watch out for regular updates in the various categories or mail us with a question and we will post your answer here.

Best regards,

john@rocksportmallorca.com