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Mallorca Road Cycling Roundtrip

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Highlights of the Road Cycling Roundtrip tour:

Antequera, a charming city nestled in the mountains of Málaga. Start your adventure by cycling through the Old Quarter, with its whitewashed streets, fine churches, and the historic Antequera Castle. Discover Spain’s only bullring with a restaurant, offering a taste of local culture. Antequera is also home to impressive dolmens, ancient megalithic structures that have stood the test of time.

Leave Antequera and ride through rolling countryside and olive groves to the Peña de los Enamorados (Lovers’ Rock), steeped in a tragic love story. Continue to Iznájar, an Arab village perched above the blue waters of the Embalse de Iznájar reservoir. Afterward, cycle towards Rute, known for its donkey sanctuary and aniseed liqueur, and on to Lucena, the “Pearl of the Three Cultures.”

Next, explore the spectacular countryside on the Vía Verde cycle path, leading to Zuheros, a Moorish village with a 9th-century castle. After a morning ride to Córdoba, famous for its mosque, enjoy a city visit before a vehicle transfer to Zuheros. For those seeking more adventure, cycle through olive groves to Baena and along the Vía Verde back to Zuheros.

Next, explore Priego de Córdoba, famous for its medieval Muslim quarter and baroque churches. Continue to Montefrío, one of National Geographic’s most beautiful villages, then descend towards Granada, finishing with a visit to the Alhambra and the city’s historic sites.

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Day 1

Arrival Day

Arrival in the capital of the island and transfer to beach front hotel. Ca'n Pastilla has an excellent long beach and a fantastic cycle path along the promenade leading to the beautiful city of Palma de Mallorca. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the beach or visiting the city.

Day 2

Palma de Mallorca to Colonia de Sant Jordi - 84km

From Ca'n Pastilla, we head south-east along the cycle path of the beautiful Bahía de Palma. Then the route turns inland and we ride through the Mallorcan countryside with narrow lanes, windmills and almond trees. An ascent takes us to the Santuari de Cura with tremendous panoramic views. Towns of Lluccmayor and Porreres, followed by another ascent to the Santuari de Monti-Sion. Then it's back to the coast and the beach resort of Colonia de Sant Jordi at the end of the magnificent Es Trenc beach.

Day 3

Colonia de Sant Jordi to Porto Cristo - 65 or 106km

First we pass Ses Salines, where the Romans extracted salt. A short tour takes us to the lighthouse set on beautiful coastline. Then to the picturesque village of Santanyí, close to the Parc Natural de Mondragó with its rich birdlife and pretty beach of Cala Mondragó. From here we head inland and from Felanitx, two beautiful climbs lead to the Castell de Santueri and the Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Sant Salvador. Porto Cristo is a charming little resort with the famous Cuevas del Drac nearby. The caves are well worth a visit to enjoy a concert and a unique boat trip on the underground lake.

Day 4

Porto Cristo to Cala Ratjada - 82 or 115km

Another delightful ride to the charming resort of Cala Ratjada. An inland loop leads to Manacor, home to the Rafael Nadal Academy and Musuem Xperience. Back along the coast we have the Cuevas de Artà, with the entrance to the cave overlooking the sea and huge chambers with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites. There is a beautiful beach at nearby Canyamel and then the impressive castle of Capdepera. In Cala Ratjada we can spend time at the beach of Cala Agulla or Cala Mesquida or take the road to Cala Gat and the lighthouse of Capdepera with views over to Menorca.

Day 5

Cala Ratjada to Port de Pollença - 97 or 130km

Artà is a charming village of narrow medieval streets, cafés and a fine 15th century fortress. A beautiful extension takes us to the Ermita de Betlem monastery, with the most spectacular views across the sea towards Alcúdia and Formentor. Then the huge extense of the Bahía de Alcúdia with the birdlife of the Parc Natural de S'Albufera and the fantastic beach of Playa del Muro, Next is the village of Alcúdia with its medieval walls and Roman ruins of Pollentia, the spectacular bay of Pollença and our hotel in Port de Pollença.

Day 6

Port de Pollença - 40km

Today's ride is somewhat shorter than usual and takes us out to the Cape of Formentor lighthouse. This is one of the most famous routes on the island and is truly spectacular riding with the impressive cliffs plunging into the deep blue sea. A shorter version take us out to the beach of Platja de Formentor. Alternatively, take a short ride to the beautiful village of Pollença, or just enjoy a free day on the seafront at Pollença with its beautiful promenade lined with pine trees, cafés and restaurants.

Day 7

Port de Pollença to Port de Sóller - 64 or 88km

The mountains of Sierra de Tramuntana have some of the most spectacular scenery on the island. First is the pretty village of Pollença. The first ascent leads to Lluc and its famous monastery. Then the famous descent of Sa Calobra. It's one way, so if we descend then we have the pleasure of doing one of the most famous climbs in the world back up to the top. It is possible to take a boat from the bottom to Port de Sóller (sea conditions permitting - recommended to book beforehand). The land route leads through the beautiful villages of Fornalutx and Biniaraix before reaching Sóller and Port de Sóller.

Day 8

Port de Sóller to Can Pastilla - 73 or 102km

Your final ride takes you through more spectacular scenery of the Sierra de Tramuntana. Deià is one of the prettiest villages of the sierra, along with Valldemossa, whose most famous guests included Chopin and the novelist George Sands. The stunning coastline and olive trees, oranges and lemons and almond trees finally lead us to our final destination, Palma de Mallorca to reflect on a marvellous tour and to start making plans for our next visit to this beautiful island.

Day 9

Can Pastilla to Departure

Depart from Palma de Mallorca, or maybe take an extra day or two just to relax and enjoy this lovely city.

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