HIDDEN MALLORCA CYCLING

EXPLORE RURAL MALLORCA BY BIKE

HIDDEN MALLORCA CYCLING SUMMARY Explore hidden Mallorca by bike staying at authentic country hotels in the heart of rural Mallorca. Each day you have a choice of cycling routes through the rustic Mallorquin countryside, a patchwork of rolling vineyards, citrus orchards and hidden valleys scattered with windmills and ancient villages.

Mallorca is a paradise for cycling which offers quiet roads, almost year round sunshine, great food, wine and comfortable rural hotels where you can get away from it all.

Your cycling adventure starts in the sleepy village of Ruberts, where you spend your first four nights at the boutique Hotel Rural Son Jordà. A beautifully restored 15th century estate the hotel is the perfect base to explore the central plains of Mallorca. You will discover quaint hilltop villages cluttered with ochre coloured houses decorated with bright green shutters. Here life is simple and laid back. Take the time to stop at cathedrals, ruined villages and monasteries along the way and immerse yourself in the island’s rich cultural history.

Leaving Ruberts you pedal north to the historic town of Pollenca nestled beneath the Tramuntana mountains, where you spend your remaining three nights at Hotel Son Sant Jordi. Located on the Sant Tour: Hidden Mallorca Cycling Jordi Square, in the heart of the historic old town of Pollensa, in a collection of restored houses dating Code: CSPSHM from the XVII century this boutique family-run hotel is a treat. Type: Self-Guided Cycling Holiday Price: See Website This twin centre holiday offers a variety of cycling routes allowing you to tailor your trip as you wish. From Dates: February-end July, leisurely days cycling to the more strenuous hills of the Tramuntana mountains you can uncover the end Aug- November hidden gems that make this island unique. Days: 8 (6 Cycling Days) Nights: 7 Start: Ruberts Finish: Pollença Grade: Easy To Moderate HIGHLIGHTS IS IT FOR ME? Discover the island at your own pace, soaking up the fine Mediterranean climate,  Cycling through rolling vineyards, olive and citrus orchards outstanding rural countryside and the charm  Medieval hermitages, located on hilltops with breathtaking views and hospitality of the locals that make  Historical Pollença, one of Mallorca’s most beautiful towns, full of character & charm Mallorca so special.  Authentic Spanish culture  Perfect Mediterranean climate WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: 4 nights at Hotel Rural Son Jordà and 3 nights at Hotel Son Sant Jordi. Meals: A hearty breakfast included. Lunch and dinner not included but always available at accommodation or nearby. Transfers: Private transfers on Day 1 from

Palma airport to your hotel. Baggage Transfer: Baggage transfer on day 5 Information Pack: Comprehensive map and information pack with route notes. HIDDEN MALLORCA CYCLING

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Every Wednesday morning the weekly market be the classic Mallorquin windmills and medieval DETAILED ITINERARY takes place in the town and is the main meeting hermitages as you head south. Ascend up Puig point for the people of the area. If your itinerary de Randa (extra 450m ascent), or choose to permits enjoy the local market soaking up the cycle directly to Llucmajor then around the Puig, lively atmosphere sampling the local dish ‘frit’ , a both routes offering a delightful cycling Day Route Km healthy vegetable and meat soup, traditionally experience. eaten on market day. 1 Arrive Ruberts 0 Beautiful coves, beaches, cliffs and some 2 Circular ride from Ruberts 39/47 Continue your journey to the sleepy town of spectacular views of the South Mallorquin via Sineu & Petra Petra, birthplace of Fray Juniperus Serra coastline await you as you arrive in Llucmajor. 3 Circular ride from Ruberts 47 (European ‘founder’ of California). A visit to the Enjoy the remainder of your cycle back to your via Alaró & Santa Maria house where Serra's parents lived and the hotel stopping at Montuiri, a traditional village 4 Circular ride from Ruberts 45/56 museum devoted to his life and work is worth a perched on the hillside surrounded by old stone via Llucmajor & Montuiri visit. Follow the quiet country roads back to your windmills. 5 Ruberts to Pollença 45 hotel and perhaps stop at the hilltop hermitage of Circular ride from Pollença Cycle: 45/56km, 235/685m ascent/descent 6 42/68 Bonnay, a prime spot to stop and reflect on the via S’Albufera days events. Overnight: Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts 7 Circular ride from Pollença 25/50 via Alcudia or Lluc Cycle: 39/47km, 155/325m ascent, 155/325m Day 5: Ruberts to Pollença 8 Onward travel descent Today you bid farewell to your hosts at Hotel Son Day 1: Arrive In Ruberts Overnight: Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts Jordà and travel north towards Pollença. Enjoy a relaxed and pleasant days cycling through a Your holiday begins in Ruberts, a small village Day 3: Ruberts to Alaró & Santa quiet valley among carob plantations and almond located in the mountainous region of Sencelles, Maria orchards. Ensure you stop and appreciate the central Mallorca. Spend the next four nights, Your journey today continues deeper into the postcard perfect views out to the bay at Puerto staying in a beautifully restored 15th century rural countryside providing a true slice of Pollença. estate. authentic Spain. Traverse the almond and olive Nestled beneath the Tramuntana mountains sits Steeped in history the Hotel Rural Son Jordà is a orchards on the slopes of the Tramuntana the historic old town of Pollença where you shall boutique style hotel in the heart of the village mountain range to reach the charming village of spend your remaining three nights. Narrow providing the perfect base to explore the island. Alaró, surrounded by aromatic pine trees and medieval cobbled streets, ochre coloured stone peaks. Regain some energy on route to Alaró houses and the echo of the Baroque church The hotel has a 20 comfortable rooms that are castle with a stop at the famous village clocks chiming, paint the perfect picture of this fully furnished, a tennis court, swimming pool, restaurant, Es Verger also known as ’The Lamb traditional picturesque town. beautiful landscaped gardens and a restaurant Restaurant’ and try their delicious roasted lamb. serving typical Mallorquin dishes. As you cycle back to Ruberts you will feel the Unmistakably the Plaza Major is the heart of this Overnight: Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts presence of untouched, natural historic beauty as town. Lined with inviting cafés and restaurants you pass by quaint villages and centuries old both locals and tourists alike congregate here to Day 2: Ruberts to Sineu & Petra Mallorquin estates. soak up the relaxed and chic atmosphere.

A pleasant day’s cycling meandering through the Cycle: 47km, 200m ascent/descent Cycle: 45km, 185m ascent, 250m descent rustic Mallorquin countryside among olive groves and vineyards to reach the ancient hilltop town of Overnight: Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts Overnight: Hotel Son Sant Jordi, Pollença Sineu, where local historic traditions and charm Day 4: Ruberts to Llucmajor & The Hotel Son Sant Jordi is located in the have been preserved. Walk through the narrow Montuiri charming Sant Jordi Square, in the heart of the streets of the historic quarter passing impressive historic old town of PollençaIt comprises an ancestral homes and monuments. Your companions for much of todays journey will inviting collection of houses dating from the XVII HIDDEN MALLORCA CYCLING

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century, restored and converted into a boutique Day 8: Depart Pollença each evening you will share the Mallorquins family-run hotel. passion for local, simple produce including their Your holiday ends after breakfast. Make your pride and joy - ‘ensaimada’ a fluffy, spiral-shaped All rooms are tastefully decorated, each one own way back to the airport; there are plenty of pastry dusted with sugar and filled with anything unique, retaining the charm of Majorcan style. buses available throughout the day, or you can from pumpkin jam to sobrasada sausage (a spicy book a taxi for a private transfer. The hotel offers a beautiful garden with pork sausage). swimming pool, sauna, a relaxation area with Time of Year sofas and free wi-fi, massage can be arranged in Baggage Transfer your room or the garden. This holiday is available from February to the end Your luggage will be transferred on day 5 from of July, and from the end of August to November. Ruberts to Pollença. The Mediterranean restaurant specializes in The busiest months are from February through to meats, salads, Mallorquin dishes and selected May. July and August can be extremely hot. Bikes & Equipment wines, with service by the pool or an outdoor terrace in the little square at the front and a Hybrid or road bikes are ideal for this trip and garden to the rear. TRIP INFORMATION both are available to rent from ourselves. Day 6: Pollença to S’Albufera You will need a helmet, cycling clothes, as well Additional Nights/Fewer Nights as casual clothes for the evenings. Your info Pedal alongside the brightly coloured artichoke If you wish to add additional nights or reduce the pack will have a detailed equipment list. fields towards the town of Sa Pobla.(with an number of nights throughout the trip we can optional excursion to Muro & Santa Margalida). tailor your trip to your requirements. With a relaxed and laid back ambience, amble TRAVEL INFORMATION through the small quaint streets that contain local Accommodation authentic shops selling a wide range of locally Included are hotels that provide a genuinely produced arts and crafts before a stop in the Getting to Mallorca warm welcome and an authentic Spanish vibrant old quarter for a coffee. experience. By Air: Mallorca has direct flights from most Your final stop today is the S’Albufera National major airports in the UK and flying time is just  Four nights at Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts Park providing the perfect opportunity for some over two hours from London. Airlines include: for some lovely walks and bird watching.  Three nights at Hotel Son Sant Jordi, Pollença Easyjet, British Airways, Ryanair, Thomson Flights, Fly Thomas Cook, Flybe & Jet2. Cycle:42/68km, 60/150km ascent, 50m descent Single Rooms & Solo Cyclists To/From Palma Airport: A private transfer will collect you from Palma airport and take you to If you require single rooms in your party we will Overnight: HotelSonSant Jordi, Pollença your hotel in Ruberts, Rural Hotel Son Jordà. of course try to accommodate your request, Day 7: Pollença to Alcudia or Lluc subject to availability. There will be a single On return you can take a bus from Pollença supplement payable. (payable locally) back to Palma airport for your Today you have the choice between an easy ride return flight. to the beautiful beaches on the north coast Meals where you can enjoy a day relaxing and possibly Travel Insurance a dip in the crystal clear waters of the A delicious breakfast is included each morning. Mediterranean Sea or for the more energetic a Lunch and dinner are not included. Your We strongly recommend taking out travel strenuous ascent to Lluc Monastery. accommodation will be happy to provide a insurance to cover cancellation or curtailment of packed lunch or you can pick up lunch in a your holiday. Cycle: 25/50km, 50/525m ascent/descent village along the way. Evening meals can be taken at either your accommodation or nearby Overnight: Hotel Son Sant Jordi, Pollença bars, cafes and restaurants.

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Book Securely Online: www.macsadventure.com ABTA Member Statement Price Telephone: +44 (0) 141 530 8886 Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. Detailed up to date prices for all our Cycling Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on ABTA and ABTA Members help holidaymakers Holidays are available on our website. +44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email: to get the most from their travel and assist when things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged Included [email protected] if you have any queries and one of our expert team will be happy to maintain a high standard of service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. For more information  Four nights at Hotel Rural Son Jordà, Ruberts to help. on ABTA, the Code of Conduct and the  Three nights at Hotel Son Sant Jordi, Pollença arbitration scheme  Baggage transfer on day 5 M.A.C.S. RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL available to you if you  A detailed info pack, route notes and map have a complaint, contact  Emergency telephone support from our office Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit ABTA, 30 Park Street, in the event of a problem London SE1 9EQ, tel 020 Our operating policies, office policies, holidays  Arrival transfer from Palma airport to Ruberts 3117 0581 www.abta.com and tours are all designed to minimise impact and maximise benefit to the environment and Excluded local communities.

 Travel to and from Mallorca Action & Advocacy  Travel to Palma Airport on your departure day  Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks We believe that by engaging our team and  Travel Insurance clients in environmental and community projects  Personal Equipment we can make a real difference.  Taxi transfers or public transport should you Carbon & Communities need to skip a stage  Bike hire (available as optional extra) Travel and our business activity does of course contribute to carbon output and climate change. Optional Extras We have put several policies in place to minimise our carbon footprint.  Single room supplement  Solo traveller supplement Sensitive & Sustainable  Bike hire Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that our holidays are sensitive to the community you  Extra nights are visiting and sustainable over the long term.