The Department of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports has announced an expansion of the educational program “Una nit a la Serra” (A Night in the Mountains), which will reach over 1,500 students during the 2025–2026 school year — a 50% increase compared to the previous edition.
Vice President and Minister of Environment, Rural Affairs and Sports, Pedro Bestard, joined a group of 44 students from CEIP Rodamilans in Sineu who were enjoying the unique experience of spending a night at the Galatzó mountain refuge in Calvià. The initiative offers children a chance to connect directly with nature and learn about the environmental and cultural heritage of the Serra de Tramuntana.
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Environment expands the “Una nit a la Serra” program with 500 new places, reaching 1,500 students this school year
Bestard explained that the growing popularity of the program reflects its success among students and announced that, starting in 2026, the project will be expanded with the participation of the Island Sports Directorate, adding sport-related activities to complement the environmental learning.
“‘Una nit a la Serra’ is a fun and educational experience that helps children understand the importance of protecting nature,” Bestard said, emphasizing the program’s expansion from 22 participating schools in 2024–2025 to 34 this year, involving a total of 1,504 students.
The program is divided into two editions: the first one, already underway, includes 16 schools with 654 participants, while the second — starting early next year — will offer 17 more activity days for groups of up to 50 students each, combining environmental education with sports.
“Una nit a la Serra” is a free initiative that covers transportation, lodging, meals, and educational activities, as well as workshops on traditional mountain trades such as stone walling (marger) and charcoal making (carboner) — key elements of Mallorca’s cultural heritage.
The program is organized by the Environmental Education and Refuge Units of the Department of Environment, with the support of the European Dry Stone Network (REPS), and aims to foster environmental awareness, sustainability, and respect for nature among young students.