Walking on Mallorca …

Guided or solo.

Walking has become very popular with winter visitors and many hotels now provide information about walking, and can sometimes organise a guide if one might be needed. At Scott’s Galilea, our association with Mallorca’s most prestigious and experienced hiking and climbing organisation means that professional advice and counsel can be obtained. Walking can be enjoyed pretty much all year round and is a great way to see much of the island’s beauty. Many of the prettiest and lesser known areas of outstanding natural beauty are virtually only accessible on foot.

For those visitors who wish to explore solo, a good selection of books and leaflets are available, the most famous British walker on the island, who has been researching walks on Mallorca for the past 20 years, is Valerie Crespie Green. Her book, Landscapes of Mallorca, is widely available in the UK and on the island.

Various municipalities have produced walking programmes with either suggestions of where to walk solo, or offer the opportunity to walk with a local guide. Below is a selection of guided walks and hiking routes to experience the real Mallorca.

Around Soller: the Soller Hotel Association has put together a comprehensive new programme of guided walks around some of the most interesting areas of the island. The programme operates 6 days a week from September onwards and features 9 different walks. Each varies in difficulty and length and costs between 15 euros and 35 euros per person. For more details check out their website: www.mallorcamuntanya.com.

Valledemossa is famous for playing host to the composer Chopin in 1838. The town hall decided that the best way to celebrate Chopin’s bicentennial was to provide a new guided tour to show visitors where he and his lover, George Sand, stayed during their time in Mallorca and the places that provided inspiration to the great composer. The walk costs 8 euros per person. For more information and reservations: Tel: + 34 636 430000, or go to the local tourist office.
 

Calvia, the most famous resort area of Mallorca, has put together a new book of walks with British resident, Valerie Green, who has been compiling books on walks around the island for the past 25 years. The book, entitled Landscapes of Calvia, is free to visitors and available from any one of the 6 tourist offices in the region. It features 15 different walks with easy to follow detail and advice, comprehensive maps and information on the local flora and fauna. In addition, Calvia features guided walks throughout the winter season as part of its Winter in Calvia programme for holiday visitors, which is specifically aimed at the over 55s market.

Santanyi , on the southeastern tip of the island, has put together 5 suggested excursions on foot or by bicycle. These excursions take in the coastline up to Cala D’or and the Mondrago Natural Conservation Park. Brochures are available in English from local tourist offices or email:

Alcudia, on the northeastern coast, is an ancient Roman town and its history can now be enjoyed on a special multi-lingual guided walk, which is provided free of charge by the local town hall every Wednesday. To participate, visitors must meet in front of the main church of St Jaime at 10am. For further details contact the local tourist offices.

The Bays of the Capdepera, on the east coast, offer a number of excellent walks. A brochure has been put together by the local area tourist office, with a selection of 15 different walks clearly graded from easy to very difficult. The brochure is available in English from local tourist offices, and includes a good map of the area.

Palma’s historic old town. The island’s capital now features a new guided tour of the city called Palma’s Monuments. The guided walk, which lasts 2 hours, is given in English every Monday and departs from the Plaza de la Reina, close to the cathedral, at 10.30 am and costs only 6 euros per person. Visitors are advised to reserve a place, which can be done through the local tourist offices or by calling: Tel: + 34 636 430000.

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