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WORLDVENTURES SELF-GUIDED BICYCLE TOUR SPAIN-MAJORCA
A well-known island with 2000 years of history
"La Luminosa" - "the inspired", as the Spaniards call the biggest of the Balearic Islands. Majorca actually radiates such beauty that hardly anyone can resist its charms. In this tour, there is not only sun, sand and sea in the centre of attention but also the unknown appeals of this island: the beauty of the Majorcan nature as well as the monuments of a chequered 2000-year-old history. Everybody believes he "knows" Majorca - the famous island. You will be astonished how many secret places remain to be discovered. Off the beaten track, through sun-drenched and unspoilt nature, along steep rocks with a vista to dreamy little bays with clear blue-green water. Submit to the charm of Majorca. Listen to the whisper of wind in the grass, to the song of cicadas and the silent turning of the wind wheels. Up and down you cycle through the ever varying landscape. Coast and inner country both offer different attractions and you will see them all. Visit the dragon caves of Porto Cristo, the bizarre and fantastic creations of nature. Romantic evenings in picturesque fisher villages and on shimmering salt lakes. Of course bathing also belongs to Majorca -without the necessity to hire a spot for hours in advance. "La Luminosa -the Enlightened" Majorca is called by Spaniards and she waits for you.
Tour Profile:
(approx.
300 km/186mi by bike) The stages are easy to medium difficulty. Some climbs are followed by long lovely downhill cycling. Rather more difficult stages are covered by bus. You are cycling on quiet minor roads or sometimes on small tracks, always as far off the traffic as possible. Changes of route are reserved!
Additional services
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Special
Paella lunch incl. wine and water
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Transfer across the Tramuntana range,
stopover at
monastery Lluc
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Ride on
nostalgic train "Red Flash" from Soller to Palma
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City tour
of Palma de Mallorca incl. entrance fee for the
cathedral
Highlights:
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The Itinerary: Day 1 - Gala Blava - Puig d'en Ros Individual journey by taxi (approx. € 20/$32) to the first hotel in Gala Blava - Puig d' en Ros (approx. 10 km from the airport).
Day 2 - Cala Blava - Colonia San Jordi approx. 55 km/35 mi The tour stays near the coast. After Capocorp Veil, the realm of the Cyclops (remnants of native inhabitant dwellings), typical wind wheels line the way to the salt-work fields of Lievant with its salt lakes shimmering a white-reddish colour. In San-Jordi, there beautiful sand beaches with crystal clear water are waiting for you.
Day 3 - Colonia San Jordi - Porto Cristo approx. 60 km/37 mi To a botanic garden via Ses Salines. You visit a picturesque bay near Gala Santany. Through small fishing villages to the famous stone nature bridge "Es Pontas". Near Porto Cristo there are the Dragon caves with their bizzarre pictures and rock formations.
Day 4 - Porto Cristo - C'an Picafort approx. 55 km/34 mi Through the sleepy village Son Carrio you cycle to Manacor, the city of Majoricas-Pearls and ceramics. Via Santa Margerita ("most beautiful village square of Majorca") you cycle through delightful scenery to C'an Picafort.
Day 5 - Puerto Pollensa/ Alcudia approx 45 km/30 mi No need to pack the suitcase, you will stay another night in C'an Picafort. Today you cycle through a bird sanctuary to the bay of Pollenca (An old roman harbour). Along the coast you reach Alcudia (oldest town of the island) and back to C'an Picafort.
Day 6 - CAT - B: Can Picafort - Playa de Palma approx. 60 km/37 mi Your tour leads you via Muro and Inca into the interior of the island and towards the south coast. Parts of the stage can be shortened by train ride. CAT - A: C'an Picafort - Porto Sóller approx. 45 km/30 mi + bus transfer Into the interior of the island via Muro and Inca and then to the mountainous landscape of the Sierra. There is a bus transfer to the monastery Lluch (break for a visit) and up to 1200 m above sea-level. Descend via Fornalutx ("the most beautiful village of Spain"), then partly through orange and lemon plantations to Porto Seller, one of the most attractive fishing villages of the island. In Formalutx, you can sample an excellent Paella-menu (inclusive).
Day 7 - CAT - B:
Playa de
Palma/Porto Sóller approx. 25 km/16
mi CAT - A: Porto Seller - Playa de Palma approx. 20-30 km/12-18 mi +train transfer With the "Nostalgic Train" through the "Orange Valley" down to the capital Palma. Sightseeing tour in the old town with cathedral. You bike home along the coast to Playa de Palma.
Day 8 - Individual return journey or extension Departure to airport or additional nights in Playa de Palma.
Overnight Itinerary : Gala Blava/Puig d'en Ros, Colonia Sant Jordi, Porto Cristo, C'an Picafort (2 nights), Playa de Palma or Porto Seller (2 nights)
SELF-GUIDED BICYCLE INN TOUR
TOUR # SPB-23012/B CAT B - 8 DAYS - $890 (Non high season) 3*** star hotels Return to Top
Surcharge for Season 1 - September 8 to September 15 - $80
Surcharge for Season 2 - Arrival May 26 to June 16: - $60
Single supplement - $200
Half-board - Includes all breakfasts and dinners
TOUR # SPB-23012/A CAT A - 8 DAYS - $1090 (Non high season)
Most of the time 4**** hotels, partly 3*** hotels.
Surcharge for Season 1 - September 7 to September 14 - $100
Surcharge for Season 2 - Arrival May 18 to June 15: - $70
Single supplement - $275
Includes all breakfasts and 6 dinners (breakfast only in Porto de Sóller.}
Bicycle Rental - $110
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$90 per person
in double room - Single supplement - $40
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$65 per person
in double room - Single Supplement $30
TOUR SCHEDULE:
CAT B TOUR: Arrival every Saturday Normal climate dates: From March 10 to June 16 and from September 8 to October 13
CAT A TOUR: Arrival every Saturday Almond-flower-crop: February 17 - 24 Normal climate dates: From March 9 to June 15 and from September 7 to October 12
HOTELS : Category B: 3*** hotels Category A: Most of the time 4**** hotels, partly 3*** hotels.
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CAT - B TOUR:
EXCLUSIONS : The insurances , the transfers from and to the airport, the beverages, the lunches. Items of a personal nature such as telephone and laundry, etc.
DOSSIER : On the first day of the tour you will be given maps, road book, fact sheets and tourist information.
THE BICYCLES : Provision of 7-speed bike with backpedal or a 21-speed freewheel bike - choice available as long as stock lasts; equipped with 2 rear panniers, repair kit
IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN - We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.
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