Mallorca

Easy to reach and diverse in what it offers, we can think of few better Mediterranean destinations to visit. Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and known as the jewel of the Mediterranean Sea. 'The King's Island' is favorite by everyone from royalty, celebrities and millionaires right down to the common man. The island now attracts as many as 10 million tourists a year, so it is no wonder the name alone has become synonymous with 'holidays'. 

Luxury, tradition, modernity, privacy, hospitatlity

Mallorca offers the traveller rich rewards and is much more than the old cliché of ‘Sun, Sea and Sand’. Beautiful places such as Deià, Sa Calobra, Valldemossa, Sóller and even Cap de Formentor spring to mind. Mallorca (or Majorca) it could be said, is blessed, inundated with charm and beauty; take your time here and slowly the island reveals herself to you. It is a special place where traditions meet modernity, tranquillity blends effortlessly with excitement, and safety and privacy can be found cohabiting alongside one another. Look a little further still and you will quickly uncover an island exuding luxury with a talented flair. 

Europes best road cycling and training, predictable winter sunshine

Beyond the luxury to be savoured throughout the island, many visit Mallorca looking to enjoy some of the predictable winter sun whilst combining this with training on their bicycles. For the road cyclist, the island offers up unrivaled open roads, sweeping switchbacks and snarling mountain climbs. As a winter training destination the island cannot be beaten anywhere in Europe which is why many of the UCI professional cycling teams also train here (watch out for them on the roads!). 

WHY VISIT MALLORCA? HOW ABOUT SOME OF THESE EXCITING IDEAS:

• Cycle some of the greatest sun-kissed roads in Europe
• Enjoy a dose of winter sun in January or February
• Explore the Tramuntana Mountains and stunning scenery
• Medieval towns and villages unspoilt for you to explore
• Historic Palma de Mallorca - the island's bustling capital
• Local artisanal foods, wines, arts and crafts
• Proud Mallorcan cultural heritage
• Warm hospitality from the islanders
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