One of the more popular crags on the island is the delightful slabby wall known as La Creveta. It is situated amid some impressive rock scenery on the north eastern tip of the island and has a wonderful outlook over the bay and Port de Pollença. Its proximity to one of the popular accommodation spots has undoubtedly contributed to its popularity, but the many climbers who come here are rarely disappointed. The climbing is split over two main buttresses; a vertical section know as Sector Gringo Star; and the characteristic perfect grey slab the Main Wall. The latter is what most visitors come for since compact grey slabs are in short supply on the island and the routes here are as good as any of that genre found elsewhere. The slabs give some fine and fingery pitches on very compact rock, with some finger-shredding holds on the hardest moves. A day here will leave its toll on your finger tips even if your arms may feel rested. Sector Gringo Star offers a contrast with steep and exposed climbing on the various ribs and walls providing a very pleasant contrast and make the whole place even more appealing.

Photo: Records de Bunyola (6a+) at La Creveta on Mallorca © Mark Glaister

ROUTES

40 sport routes (4...7a+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents

Buttress (click for routes)	No. of Routes	Route Type	Sunshine or shade	Approach walk	Other	Page
Sector Gringo Star These steep walls have been developed with a fine set of long routes on superb rock.	12			20 mins		129
Main Wall The left-hand side of the main wall has some excellent long slabs with tricky starts.	28			20 mins		130
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Curset
"Climbed it on 9 Apr 10 - very hard for a 4, but not as hard as the other 4+ rout..." 11/Apr

Curset
"I'd go for 5 as well - stiff pull on the lower wall and a tricky move above as w..." 22/Mar

Lord of the Rings
"Found the first ring a struggle to reach(shorty) but worth the effort as the cli..." 30/Oct

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