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Welcome to Hooked on Cycling Holidays and our cycling holidays in Spain. This biking vacation in Majorca is available as a 7 night self guided cycle tour graded level 2. When God finished creating Southern Europe, he had some landscapes left over and decided to make an island in the sea where they would all fit in, Mallorca. At least, this is what the Mallorquins say, when they try to explain why their island is such an attractive mix of different types of Mediterranean landscapes. The gently undulating and very fertile inland countryside is surrounded by sandy beaches, impressive cliffs, quiet Mediterranean woods of pine, carob and oak trees, and an impressive limestone mountain range to the west. Ideal terrain for cycling, whether you fancy a gentle ride along country roads or a truly strenuous climb. We have carefully designed this cycling tour to take you along quiet inland tarmac roads, away from the tourist and industrial centres of the south.
You will stay at two charming accommodations: one is a classic Mallorquin farmhouse built in the 15th century and surrounded by vineyards, apricot, citrus and almond orchards; the other is an elegant hotel in the historic centre of Pollença, one of the most beautiful towns of the entire island. Both hotels have swimming pools where you can cool down after a day’s cycling.
Available Daily from 15th March - 30th June , 1st September - 28th December
Level 2 self guided tour
Day 1 Arrival in Palma and transfer to your accommodation
Arrival at your “agroturismo” (farmhouse accommodation) in Sencelles, where you will stay for 4 nights.
Days 2, 3 and 4 
During your stay at the agroturismo, you choose among three cycling tours, 43 to 57km long, which can be combined with short hikes or extended with detours to interesting vista points or cultural highlights. These tours take you over flat countryside dotted with typical Mallorquin windmills, to hilltop hermitages with magnificent views, through the undulating patchwork of vineyards and woods in the east and into beautiful historical villages like Petra.
Day 5 Sencelles to Pollença 26 miles 43 km
A 43km ride from through a quiet valley with carob plantations and Mediterranean oak trees in the Sierra Montana foothills. You pass the huge bay of Puerto Pollença, a tranquilly chic beach resort, and end up in the historical town of Pollença. Your luggage will be transported by car.
Days 6 and 7
Again you may choose among several cycling tours (46, 48 and 68km) along the deep blue coastline of Pollença and Alcudia (once an important Roman settlement) and into the Sierra de Tramuntana, with a strenuous climb to admire the Black Madonna of Lluc. There are several possibilities for taking short hikes and of course you may take a dive into the sea.
Day 8 Departure after breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel Rural son Jorda:
The finca with 21 rooms is composed of 3 houses built in the XVI century and they were at the time the principal buildings of the village. One of them was the owner´s, in the other one lived the caretaker and the third one was a bodega for wine making. Attached to one of the houses is a beautiful small church which dates from the XVIII century.; it has 4 chapels and direct access to the hotel for those who wish to visit it.
The estate of Son Jordá is surrounded by pine trees, palm trees, cypresses, bougan villas and many othe Mediterranean species. A very old olive tree stands majestically in the centre of the patio. The swimming-pool with confortable deck-chairs and solarium and the tennis court integrate perfectly with the rural surroundings. Narrow paths cross the grounds and a secluded bower in the garden invites you to enjoy the beauty and peace of the place.
Hotel Son Sant Jordi :
Hotel Son Sant Jordi is a family and little boutique hotel located in Pollensa old town, on the square of Sant Jordi, just 5 minutes walk from the Main Square. An inviting old house, which has been restored into a cosy little hotel. Enjoy a quiet atmosphere and friendly service during your stay in Mallorca. The hotel includes 8 double rooms,some of them with hydromassage bath and view to the garden and pool area, a restaurant, with a pleasant terrace on the small square of Sant Jordi. Our Chef offers Menu and A la carte with mediterranean cuisine, very delicious plates and a full hot buffet breakfast .There is a quiet garden with a swimming pool and a typical Mallorquín terrace, as well as a sauna for you to enjoy.
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What is Included
- 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
- 3 star hotel and luxury farm house
- Information Pack
- Routes and Maps
- Luggage transfers
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Extras
- Hybrid Rental cycle ( race bikes available)
- High season supplement
- Cost before and after tour
- Extra nights
- Single Supplement
- Travel Insurance
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2010 Prices
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Tour Code CEMAJ2
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Single occupancy
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£895
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Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room
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£635
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Rental Bikes ( Solo Person )
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£128 ( +£39)
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High season per person 30/3-30/6, 1/9-30/9, 22/12-8/1
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£84 Double, £31 Single
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How to get there
By Plane
Fly low cost to Palma with Easyjet or with other airlines , then taxi transfer
Extension hotels: El Arenal
To choose another Spanish tour check on your chosen tour : Santander 7 , La Rioja Delight , White Villages of Andalusia , Catalonia , Sweet Catalonia. Saint James way , Asturias , White Villages of Andalusia , Cycle and Culture, Andalusia Sport , Rioja Wine Trails , El Cid.
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