SA FONT DE D'ALT, ESPORLES, MALLORCA, ILLES BALEARS

## Overview Sa Font de d'Alt is a public drinking spring located in the charming village of Esporles, nestled in the western foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range on the island of Mallorca, Illes Balears (Balearic Islands), Spain. The spring sits within the **Son Tries Recreation Area** (Àrea Recreativa de Son Tries), a popular green space enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. Esporles has long been associated with its abundant water sources — the town's name itself is thought to derive from the Latin *Sportulis*, and the village historically thrived thanks to the natural springs that fed its agricultural terraces and textile mills along the torrent. Sa Font de d'Alt — which translates roughly to "The Upper Spring" — is one of several traditional fonts (springs or fountains) found throughout the Esporles valley. These springs have historically served as communal water sources for the town and surrounding countryside. The spring has a faucet installed for easy access, making it a convenient stop for hikers, cyclists, and day-trippers exploring the area. ## Directions 1. From the centre of **Esporles**, head northwest along the main road (Ma-1100) toward Banyalbufar. 2. After approximately 1 km, look for signage indicating the **Àrea Recreativa de Son Tries** (Son Tries Recreation Area) on your left. 3. Turn into the recreation area and follow the access road or path into the grounds. 4. The spring (Sa Font de d'Alt) is located within the recreation area and is easy to find — look for the installed faucet. 5. **GPS coordinates:** 39.664615, 2.571491 *Parking is generally available at or near the recreation area entrance.* ## What to Expect Sa Font de d'Alt is very easy to access, making it suitable for visitors of all ages and mobility levels. The spring features a **faucet installation**, so there's no need to collect water directly from a natural outflow — simply turn the tap. The Son Tries Recreation Area surrounding the spring is a well-maintained green space with shaded areas, picnic tables, and pleasant walking paths beneath Mediterranean pines and oaks. The recreation area is a popular starting point for hikes into the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape. Visitors often combine a stop at the spring with walks along the old camí (footpath) routes that connect Esporles to neighbouring villages like Banyalbufar and Valldemossa. The spring has historically been used as a drinking water source by locals, though as with any natural spring, water quality can vary with season and conditions. The surrounding Esporles valley is lush and green by Mallorcan standards, fed by the numerous springs that emerge from the limestone geology of the Tramuntana range. Flow tends to be strongest during the cooler, wetter months from autumn through spring.