Walking in Mallorca Map and Itinerary

Code: WSpSWM

8 Days & 7 Nights

A self guided walking holiday on the Balearic Island of Mallorca

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrive Mallorca / Valldemossa
Mallorca has excellent flight links to most UK and European destinations. Valldemossa is 24 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport and a taxi is about 36 Euro. Public transport is also available.
Valldemossa is a small town built around an old Carthusian monastery. Local residents proudly recall the historical year in which Frederic Chopin and George Sand, early European bohemians, wintered here.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel, Valldemossa
Your hotel for the first two nights in Valldemossa is a 19th century mansion in the historical centre of this beautiful village. The entrance hall and living room are decorated in the style of the Romantic period, but the rooms upstairs are all modern and ample. The pleasant Majorcan owners really know how to make a feast out of breakfast, which is served on the terrace.
DAY 2: Circular Walk from Valldemossa
Your walk follows a trail designed by Archduke Ludwig Salvador, renowned "connoisseur" of the island who spent his life investigating the geology and botany of Mallorca. The walking route offers magnificent views to the Mediterranean Sea. Possibility of extending the walk with an ascent to Es Teix peak (1062m).
Walk: 16km, 6 hrs, 700m ascent/descent
Overnight: Boutique Hotel, Valldemossa
DAY 3: Walk from Deia to Puerto de Soller
After a short transfer, you walk from the artists' colony of Deia to the coastal town of Port Soller. Your route follows the coastline, through quiet Mediterranean woodlands (pines, oaks and strawberry trees). You even cross a private estate where delicious fresh orange juice is served for walkers
Walk: 16km, 5.5 hrs, 280m ascent, 440 descent
Overnight: Beach Hotel, Puerto de Soller
In Port de Soller you can walk directly into the sea from your comfortable hotel room located right on the boardwalk of this small but sophisticated beach town. The Dutch owner has converted this hotel from a simple pension to a modern 4- star hotel, with 24 comfortable rooms (each with private terrace), café-bar on the boardwalk and a great restaurant on the rooftop terrace
DAY 4: Walk from Puerto de Soller to Cala Tuent
After a short transfer by tram to Sòller, you begin a 6-hour walk. First by way of the farm at Balitx d’Avall, situated among orange groves and olive orchards in one of the most remote valleys of Mallorca. You then follow the rugged coastline to Cala Tuent, a summer village with a lovely beach. Finish with a swim and a transfer back to Puerto de Soller.
Walk: 17km, 6 hrs, 700m ascent, 550m descent
Overnight: Beach Hotel, Puerto de Soller
DAY 5: Circular Walk from Puerto de Soller
A steep climb from the port takes you to the cliffs which form a natural overlooking the bay. At the top, you have lovely views from 'Torre Picada' along the rocky coastline to the tiny island of S'Illeta just offshore. A steep descent along a ravine brings you to 'Sa Punta Llarga', a promontory which delivers another splendid view, this time from sea level.
Walk: 9km, 3.5-4 hrs, 200m ascent/ descent
Overnight: Beach Hotel, Puerto de Soller
DAY 6: Biniaraitx to Orient
Today's route is a strenuous walk that takes you right through the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana. You will have to ascend some 800m through a narrow gorge, but your reward will be magnificent views in all directions. On the descent, you cross private summer estates to reach your hotel at Orient, which has a private swimming pool.
Walk: 12.5 km, 5 hrs, 775/985m ascent, 425/635m descent
Overnight: Farmhouse Hotel, Orient
The last accommodation is a comfortable inn situated in the village of Orient, up on the Tramuntana ridge. Fully refurbished with 18 simply but stylishly decorated rooms it is a delightful mountain retreat. A private swimming pool, terraces and a restaurant specializing in delicious local food make this a special place to stay.
DAY 7 : Circular Walk from Orient
A short walk to the ruins of Alaró Castle, situated on a hilltop at 822m, which emerges from a Mediterranean wood of oak and carob bean trees. You are rewarded with lovely views of rural inland Mallorca.
Walk: 11.5 km, 4.5 hrs, 565m ascent/descent
Overnight: Farmhouse Hotel, Orient
DAY 8: Departure Day
Your holiday finishes after breakfast when your taxi will collect you for the short transfer to the rail way station in Consell-Alaró (13 km, ± 25 minutes). After a short train ride, you’ll arrive in Palma de Mallorca where you can catch the bus to the airport.
If you have booked a transfer from the last accommodation to the airport (ca. 40 km), then you’ll be driven directly there.

From: £675.00 Book