Time: Approximately 3 hours
Distance: Approximately 7 kilometres
Difficulty: Medium

The hike begins at the car park in the recreational port of Andratx, which can be reached via the Palma-Andratx motorway. Once there, head towards MonPort, where a trail climbs to La Trapa. The trail continues its ascent to Pas Vermell, 300 metres above sea level. The heights offer magnificent views of Mallorca's southwestern coast. The trail descends to a road used by cars which passes close to Sant Elm Castle and leads directly to Sant Elm. The excursion can be extended from Sant Elm to the Monastery of La Trapa.

Places of interest:
The village and port of Andratx, which can be reached by bus. The fishing port has a wide variety of restaurants that specialise in seafood.
Sant Elm Castle, which dates from the thirteenth century.
Dragonera Island, which can be visited from Sant Elm. Excursions leave every half hour, when sea conditions permits.
La Trapa, an ancient, restored Trappist monastery, managed by Grup Ornitològic Balear, which organises courses, workgroups, etc.. The contact telephone number is +34 971 496 060, http://www.gobmallorca.com.