Bike Events logo

Ride information

Support Services

Return to home page


Ride gradings

Route Challenge ratings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).


Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).


For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).


These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU.
Login Register Basket (0 items)

Majorca

Friday 31 May 2013 - Friday 11 Oct 2013

BOOK NOW

Ride Photo

This 7 day self-guided tour takes you on a picturesque trip across the beautiful island of Majorca. Explore its bays of turquoise water and fine white sands, its sunlit hills and hidden valleys, and farmlands filled with orchards of almond trees. Accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels.

Tour dates:

Low Season = Sept 20th - 27th / Sept 27th - Oct 4th / Oct 4th - 11th

High Season = May 31st - Jun 7th / Jun 7th - 14th

'High Season Plus' = Sept 6th - 13th

The cost of the holiday does NOT include flights, which must be self-booked (please see below)

Please note that this cycling holiday, run in conjunction with our partners, Eurobike, is SELF-GUIDED. The route is signed, with route notes and map provided and all luggage transfers between hotels attended to. However there is NO accompanying cycle tour guide.

Ride Details
Basic Trip CostLow Season: £578.00 / High Season: £629.00 / 'High Season Plus': £647.00
IncludesHalf board in 3 and 4 star hotel accommodation
All luggage transfers
Signed route and maps
7-day service hotline
City tour of Palma & special paella lunch!
* Price per person based on double room - single room surcharge £148
** Taxi transfer to Cala Blava €22 payable on the day
StartPalma, Majorca
FinishPalma, Majorca
DistanceAverage daily distance 30 miles
Challenge Rating
Getting There: Car
Getting There: Train
Start Times
Local Infowww.seemallorca.com
OptionsBike hire - £75
Route DetailsDay 1: Arrival Cala Blava/Puig d’en Ros
From the airport by taxi to the first hotel in Cala Blava – Puig d’en Ros (approx. 10 km).

Day 2: Cala Blava – Colònia Sant Jordi approx. 50 km
Welcome briefing, tour information and distribution of the rental bicycles. This stage follows the coast to Capocorp Vell, residence of the Cyclopes (remainders of settle-ments of natives). Typical wind mills seam the road to the salt fields of Llevant with the rose-white shimmering salt lakes. In Colónia Sant Jordi sandy beaches with crystal clear water welcome you.

Day 3: Colònia Sant Jordi – Porto Cristo approx. 60 km
Your tour leads you via Ses Salines to a botanical garden. Visit of the picturesque bay of Cala Santanyi. Cycling through little fisher villages to the famous natural bridge "Es Pontas". Near Porto Cristo the Dragon Caves impress with bizarre pictures and rock formations.

Day 4: Porto Cristo – C’an Picafort approx. 55 km
Through the sleepy village Son Carrio you cycle to Manacor, the city of Majori-cas-Pearls and ceramics. Via Santa Margalida ("most beautiful village square of Majorca") you cycle through delightful scenery to C’an Picafort.

Day 5: Port de Pollenca/Alcúdia approx. 45 km
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 (roman harbour). Along the coast you reach Alcúdia (oldest town of the island) and back to C’an Picafort.

Day 6: C’an Picafort – Port de Sóller approx. 45 km + Bus transfer
Via Muro and Inca you cycle into the interior to the mountains of the Sierra. Bus transfer to the monastery Lluc (sightseeing possible) and up to 1200 m above sea level. Enjoy a beautiful descent via Fornalutx ("most beautiful village of Spain") and through orange- and citrus-plantations to Port de Sóller. Delicious Paella is served in Fornalutx (included).

Day 7: Port de Sóller – Playa de Palma approx. 20 km + train transfer
With the nostalgic train you go through the Valley of Oranges ("No picking of fruit during the ride") down to the capital Palma. Afterwards you join a guided sightseeing tour of the old town and cathedral. The last few kilometres are leading you along the coast to your hotel in Playa de Palma.

Day 8: Departure from Palma
Other InfoEasyjet and BMI operate return flights to Majorca from most major UK airports. Please contact them direct for details. Links below:
Easyjet

Please click here for our terms and conditions
BMIbaby

SUPPORT SERVICESRULES OF THE RIDERIDE PREPARATION

BOOK NOW

Map
Ride PhotoRide PhotoRide Photo