Walking Holidays - Mountains Of Mallorca

Mountains Of Mallorca

Spain

Mountains Of Mallorca

From £599 P/P

This self-guided tour takes in all that the beautiful Balearic island of Mallorca has to offer. From inland pine forests to picturesque coves and rocky cliffs, immerse yourself in this stunning, unspoilt landscape. Explore pretty inland villages and follow the coast on winding paths, take a nostalgic train ride through the Valley of the Oranges and stay in historic monasteries. This tour offers a unique way of exploring the hidden side of this well know island.

Testimonial: Walking the Mountains of Majorca was positive in every way. Marilyn from Huddersfield, September 2018.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Pt. Alcúdia
Day 2: Coastal walk on the peninsula of Alcúdia
One of the most beautiful paths stretches between the bay of Pollenca and Alcúdia. You follow the coast and climb a stunning rocky peak. On winding paths with incredible panoramic views you cross soft hills back to the historic town of Alcúdia and finally to the promenade of Pt. Alcúdia.
Details: approx. 6 hours | 15km | Ascent 690m / Descent 820m.
Day 3: From Pt. Alcúdia to Lluc Monastery
A short transfer takes you to Pollenca, where you join the historic pilgrim path to Lluc. With the high summits of the Serra de Tramuntana in full view, you walk up onto the pass past Puig Tomir. Shady stone oak forests, orchards and rough meadows compose a varied scenery. Walk through the botanical garden of the monastery.
Details: approx. 4.5 hours | 13km | Ascent 600m / Descent 220m.
Day 4: Pilgrim path Cuber Reservoir
In the morning transfer to Cuber Reservoir where you join a further stage of the pilgrim path to Lluc. You walk high up into the Serra and on passes down to Lluc. An interesting scenery with high grass, rocks and crossings that resemble high alpine territory lies ahead of you. The sunny vistas on the steep rock coast and fertile valleys certainly belong to the most marvellous sights Mallorca has to offer. Return to Lluc Monastery for another overnight stay.
Details: approx. 5.5 hours | 15km | Ascent 880m / Descent 590m.
Day 5: From Lluc Monastery to Pt. Sóller
You will walk along the Cuber reservoir to the L’Ofre pass where a superb panoramic view of the Serra de Tramuntana is waiting for you. Take the winding path up to the Es Cornador peak where you can enjoy the view into the distance across the coast and to Palma.
On your way to Sóller you will walk along the well-known panoramic path through the Biniaraix gorge, which is one of nicest landscapes in the Tramuntana mountains. You will reach the lively centre of Sóller by walking alongside beautifully scented orange plantations. Taking the old tram, you will get to Port de Sóller.
Details: approx. 4.5 hours | 12km | Ascent 300m / Descent 990m.
Day 6: Coastal path from Deia to Sóller
Transfer to the artists’ village – Deia. You will start today’s walk from Deia bay and you will head along the wildly romantic rocky coastline towards Sóller. You can expect a diverse route with great views and numerous quiet places to sit back and relax. In a Finca’s flourishing garden, high above the Sóller valley, you can refuel with some freshly squeezed orange juice and a tasty piece of cake before you end your day’s walk along Port de Sóller’s promenade.
Details: approx. 5 hours | 12km | Ascent 300m / Descent 430m.
Day 7: From Pt. Sóller to Playa de Palma
Take the nostalgic railway through the valley of oranges into the bustling capital, Palma. Stroll through the lively alleyways and to the impressive cathedral before walking along the beach promenade to the Playa de Palma. Alternatively we recommend a walking tour to Fornalutx, into Mallorca’s most beautiful village. You walk along olive groves, almond trees and fragrant orange groves through the green and fertile valley of Sóller.
Details: approx. 3.5 hours | 13km | Ascent 10m (beach) or 370m (Fornalutx) / Descent 40m (beach) or 360m (Fornalutx).
Day 8: Departure
Route Overview

Route Overview

Surefootedness and stamina are required for walking times up to 6 hours. You are rewarded by an unusual and beautiful perspective of Mallorca. The paths can be rocky therefore sturdy walking boots are necessary.
Where is the starting point of the holiday?

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Travel Info

Travel Information

We recommend flying to Palma de Mallorca and transfer to Port d’Alcudia. You can reach the port using public transport by coach to Palma bus station and then approx. 1 hr. to Pt. Alcúdia. For more information, please visit Majorca Public Transport at www.tib.org
Alternatively a taxi to Pt. Alcúdia would cost approx. €80 (about 1 hour).
Return from Playa de Palma to the airport: short ride by taxi, cost approx. €25.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport, we recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date.

Important: Please book your flights only after this trip to Spain has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights are not included in the advertised holiday price.
General, visa, passport and health information.
For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for Spain, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.
Travel Insurance
For details of specialist insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in the activities included as part of your holiday.
What’s Included?

What’s Included?

- 7 nights accommodation
- Luggage transfer
- Welcome meeting
- Walk Transfers
- Train fare with nostalgic 'red lightning train' from Sóller to Palma
- Carefully elaborated route
- Detailed route instructions
- GPS data available
- Service hotline
Not included
- Tramway fare from Sóller to Pt. Sóller (approx. €5 per person)
- A guided tour of Palma is possible on Day 7 (3.5 hours) - book and pay locally €8 per person
Any local tourist taxes are not included in the holiday price and are payable at the hotel.

Accommodation

The Mountains of Mallorca tour stays in 3x 4* hotels, 2x 3* hotels, 2x monastery Lluc carefully chosen for their location, hospitality and proximity to your tour route.

Mountains of Mallorca	Sample Hotel List
Pt. Alcudia	HSM President 4**** www.saintmichel.net
Lluc	Lluc Monastery www.lluc.net
Pt. Soller	Hotel Marina Soller 3*** www.hotelmarinasoller.com
Playa de Palma	BG Hotel Caballero 4**** www.bghotels.com

Pricing & Availability

Please Note;

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the uncertainty over travel we are pausing the 2021 update of the Whereabouts website and will now be focussing on what we are sure will be an exciting 2022 season. If you are interested in any of our holidays for the 2021 Season please call 0161 703 8161 and we would be happy to assist you.

2020 Walking Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	16.02. to 08.03.2020 \| 12.10. to 25.10.2020	Friday and Sunday
Season 2:	09.03. to 29.03.2020 \| 05.10. to 11.10.2020	Friday and Sunday
Season 3:	30.03. to 24.05.2020 \| 21.09. to 04.10.2020	Friday and Sunday
Season 4:	25.05. to 21.06.2020 \| 30.08 to 20.09.2020	Friday and Sunday

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person
Season 1:	£599
Season 2:	£629
Season 3:	£679
Season 4:	£719
Single supplement:	£219

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	4** hotel and 2x Monastery Lluc and 2x 3* hotel

Extra Nights :

Location	Price per person DBL/BB	Single Supplement SGL/BB
Pt. Alcudia (Season 1 and 2):	£59	£26
Pt. Alcudia (Season 3):	£69	£26
Pt. Alcudia (Season 4):	£75	£26
Playa de Palma (Season 1 and 2):	£59	£30
Playa de Palma (Season 3):	£79	£39
Playa de Palma (Season 4):	£99	£45

Date From	Date To
16 February 2020	25 October 2020

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