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Sailing around Mallorca

What was it like to sail around Mallorca in 1899? That summer, nine friends from Santanyí set off on an extraordinary adventure aboard a traditional Mallorcan llaüt, sailing around the island, exploring coves and coastal villages, and eating and sleeping on board. More than a century later, the discovery of the expedition’s original diary and documents made it possible to reconstruct their remarkable journey and glimpse what Mallorca was like at the end of the 19th century. Discover the fascinating story of sailing around Mallorca in 1899, a unique adventure combining traditional sailing, friendship, food and history.