Mallorca helicopter delivers supplies to at-risk lighthouse

Mallorca’s La Trapa houses in Andratx get building materials by helicopter on Wednesday, helping conservation work at a site that is difficult to reach by land. The Balearic government’s forest-fire helicopter also carries supplies to na Pòpia lighthouse on the island of sa Dragonera, where part of the structure is at imminent risk of collapse.

Building materials reach La Trapa

The helicopter makes several trips with materials for the houses. The Balearic government is supporting environmental group GOB’s work to repair and preserve them.

GOB bought the roughly 81-hectare La Trapa estate in 1980. It is used for environmental education, and the main route of the Ruta de Pedra en Sec walking trail (GR-221) runs through it.

Lighthouse section needs urgent work

The same operation takes materials from an open area near na Miranda to na Pòpia lighthouse in sa Dragonera Natural Park. Workers need to secure a section of the building urgently and prevent further deterioration.

Mallorca’s island council and the Balearic government are working together on the lighthouse. The council owns sa Dragonera; the government manages the protected natural areas.

Topics: Town & community · Palma · Andratx

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com