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DAY 1 Start your journey in the mesmerizing gateway city of Palma • Bike through the countryside, passing picturesque windmills • Feeling energetic? Take on the area’s highest mountain, crowned by a famous pilgrimage spot • Relish fresh seafood on the Bay of Palma • Enjoy Mediterranean views from our exquisite hotel. » Cap Rocat - Premiere shown bottom left DAYS 2–3 Behold the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range— cycling paradise found! • Ascend the ultra-curvy Orient-Bunyola route on a ride through some of Mallorca’s most breathtaking scenery • Wind through pine forests near the monastery that once hosted Frédéric Chopin and George Sand • Overnight in enchanting Valldemossa, once a Moorish hamlet • Explore the island’s western reaches on a coastal ride. » Hotel Valldemossa - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Stroll through the perched village of Deiá, source of inspiration for the island’s artists • Relax in the cozy main square of Fornalutx before conquering Mallorca’s highest mountain pass • If you dare, brave the road to Sa Calobra, a thrilling roller coaster of hairpin turns plunging 3,000 feet to the sea • Bike the winding road to Cap de Formentor, a bluff at the northernmost end of the island • Ride along the southern side of the Serra de Tramuntana range into a fertile region dotted with vineyards and olive and walnut trees • Our stylish hideaway provides the perfect setting for post-ride siestas. » Son Brull - Premiere shown bottom right An irresistible allure. Dramatic Tramuntana peaks and gorges. Citrus groves, wild lavender and epic vistas of a turquoise sea. On Mallorca, thrills for every cyclist await. World-Class Cycling in the Mediterranean SPAIN’S MALLORCA
Balearic Sea
Sa Calobra
Pollenca
Serra de Tramuntana
Fornalutx
Deia
Orient
Valldemossa
Bunyola
Palma
PARIS
Andratx
Bay of Palma
MADRID
Cala Blava
Mediterranean Sea
6 Days Activity Levels 2-5 Premiere Hotels $6,099 to $7,299 / person double occ. Casual Hotels $4,099 to $4,599 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group o \ Search MALB on backroads.com
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