Balearic Islands · 8 days
The week is built around five rides from the hotel door, with two hill transfers so you get the views without grinding up the climbs. Day two heads southeast to Cala S'Almunia, a cove tucked under cliffs with a view along the coast to the southern cape, then on to Cala Lombards for a swim, returning through Ses Salines…
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Balearic Islands · 8 days · From EUR 1755 (indicative)
The week is built around five rides from the hotel door, with two hill transfers so you get the views without grinding up the climbs. Day two heads southeast to Cala S'Almunia, a cove tucked under cliffs with a view along the coast to the southern cape, then on to Cala Lombards for a swim, returning through Ses Salines. Day three starts with a transfer up to the monastery hill of Randa, a short visit, then a long descent through Algaida to Llucmajor with its old town centre and narrow streets, and back on empty lanes.
Day four is the farming country around Campos, past its romantic windmill path, with a lunch stop at a local tapas bar and a detour to Es Trenc beach for a swim before the ride home. Day five is a rest day — a beach day, or an optional boat trip to the island of Cabrera. Day six transfers up to San Salvador, a viewpoint hill, then rides past Felanitx and through Santanyí back to Colònia de Sant Jordi. The last ride, day seven, goes through lively Santanyí to the fishing village of Cala Figuera.
Distances sit between 43 and 55 km, on flat to gently hilly ground with small climbs. The operator rates it category 1–2: suitable for recreational cyclists with normal fitness. One guest review notes the hills around the region are bigger than expected, so it's not a flat week — but the guide rides with the group and adjusts.
The base, Colònia de Sant Jordi, is a small resort without mass tourism. The fishing harbour and promenade are a few minutes' walk from the hotel, and the beaches are close by. Es Trenc, the long natural beach next door, is one of the few barely touched stretches of Mallorca's coast and is where several afternoons end up.
The guide is German-speaking and qualified, and handles the programme as described, the transfers and the group's day-to-day needs. Named guides on some departures include Dirk Klüners and Dagmar Falk; on others the guide is confirmed later. Groups run 8 to 16 people, which keeps the riding pace manageable and the dinners around one table.
Flights are with Condor, Corendon, Easyjet, the Lufthansa Group, Marabu, Sundair, TUIfly or Vueling in economy to Palma de Mallorca and back, with a climate protection contribution included and a first-class Rail&Fly ticket from your German home station. Transfers on the island are covered. If you want more than a week, several dates sit back to back so you can combine two trips.
- Economy return flights to Palma de Mallorca with Condor, Corendon, Easyjet, the Lufthansa Group, Marabu, Sundair, TUIfly or Vueling - Climate protection contribution on the flight booking - First-class Rail&Fly ticket from/to your German home station - All transfers on Mallorca - 7 nights in a double room with private bathroom (bath or shower/WC) - Half board (breakfast and dinner at the hotel restaurant) - Programme as described, with 5 guided cycle tours - German-speaking qualified tour guide - Tourist tax - Bike hire: 21-speed trekking bike and pannier bag, day 2 to day 7
- Lunch on riding days - Drinks with meals unless stated - E-bike hire (bookable for a supplement) - Optional excursion to the island of Cabrera - Single room or double room for sole use supplement - Travel insurance - Personal expenses and tips