Mallorca Coast & Mountains Short Break

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Re-charge your batteries in the beautiful Tramuntana Sierra Mountains
Stay overnight in a boutique hotel in Palma and a stylish finca hotel in Soller
Enjoy relaxed walks through the mountains and along the sparkling coastline
Visit the traditional ochre-coloured villages of Deia and Soller
Cosmopolitan Palma with it's Gothic Cathedral and medieval streets

Based in Mallorca’s cosmopolitan capital Palma and the village of Soller, nestled between the mountains and the sea, enjoy fantastic coastal and mountain walks on a short walking break in the Tramuntana Sierra. Relax at the end of the day in your stylish finca hotel with lush gardens, swimming pool and tranquil surroundings of orange groves and a mountain backdrop. Spend your first night in a boutique hotel in Palma, soaking up the atmosphere of this elegant city with its quirky old quarter, before making your way to Soller by the “Orange Train” vintage railway from where you will enjoy a few days of lovely walking and sightseeing. Stroll along the coastline to Torre Picada and enjoy a walk through the mountains to the arty town of Deia before transferring back to Palma.

What To Expect

Travel restrictions and resources, to and from any destination

Perfect for those looking for a quick active break in the sun! Graded as easy-moderate overall as all of the walks are optional, you will stay overnight in a boutique hotel in Palma and a stylish finca hotel in Soller, making for a very relaxing break!

Tour Style:

Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent tour.

Activity:

Single Center Walking | The accommodation on this tour is in one main location, meaning you can unpack your bags for the duration of your trip

This trip is suitable for:

Multi-Generational, Mixed Abilities

Ideal if you have an interest in:

Elegance & Unique Stays
Coastal & Island
Mountains

Activity Level & Terrain

This trip is graded as easy-moderate overall as many of the walks are optional or have shorter options. Most of the walks follow gravel and paved tracks, and you occasionally follow minor roads, with one short section on a busier road between Deia and Soller. The longest walk we have suggested is 12km, and the shortest is 9km. Of course the walks are all optional depending on how much activity you want so you can make this break as relaxing as you wish!

Navigation

Some of the walks are waymarked with signs for the GR221 or other local paths, and we supply detailed 1:40,000 trail maps and route notes so you should not have any problems finding your way. You will also have access to GPX tracks on our smartphone app.

Accommodations

4 Nights accommodation is included in your trip. We have carefully selected boutique hotels in Palma and stylish finca hotels - a large country house in rural settings - in Soller, that ensure you will have the most relaxing of holidays in Mallorca and make your stay even more memorable. A finca is Examples of the accommodation we normally use is detailed below, however is subject to availability and therefore alternatives.

Single Rooms & Solo Walkers

This trip is not available to solo walkers. If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate your request. A single supplement is payable.

Meals

4 Breakfasts are included. To keep things flexible, lunches and dinners are not included. You can pick up picnic lunches from local shops or markets or stop off at restaurants en-route. Drinks and evening are available either at your accommodation or nearby restaurants.

Included

1 Night in a boutique hotel in Palma
3 Nights in a stylish finca hotel in Soller
4 Breakfasts
Airport transfers to and from Palma
Detailed route notes, maps and pre-departure information pack
GPX tracks and access to our smartphone app
24/7 emergency telephone support

Excluded

Travel insurance (required)
Travel to and from Palma
Train on Day 2 (payable locally, approx €18)
Tram on Day 3 to Port de Soller (approx €5)
Local bus on Day 4 from Deia to Soller
Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks
Personal equipment
Luggage transfers between Palma and Soller

Extras

Additional nights before, during or after the tour

When To Go

You can start this walking tour on any day of your choice between March and June, and September to October. We don’t recommend July or August as it tends to be too hot for walking then. The best months for walking are between March and May, and September through to October, when the temperatures are a bit cooler. Mallorca is very popular and the accommodations do fill up quickly so we recommend booking as early as possible.

Time of Year

In our opinion, the best months to travel are May and September, when the temperatures are nice and pleasant for walking. Flowers will also be in full bloom in May.

Getting to the Start

By Air - Palma is the main airport in Mallorca and has direct flights from most major airports in the UK and flying time is just over two hours from London. Airlines include Easyjet, British Airways, Ryanair, Flybe & Jet2.

Private taxi transfers to and from Palma Airport (45min) are included.

Luggage Transfer

Your bags will be transferred between Palma and Soller so that you are free to travel with just your hand luggage that day and enjoy the journey on the train.

General Information

The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes.

Equipment

Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.

Travel Insurance

It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.

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